{
  "id": 6302629,
  "title": "Bruins lock up young center Fraser Minten with a 7-year, $50.4 million extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bruins-lock-up-young-center-fraser-minten-with-a-7-year-50-4-million",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T17:27:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/09/08/bruins-lock-up-young-center-fraser-minten-with-a-7-year-50-4-million-extension"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Bruins have extended their contract with young center Fraser Minten for seven years, with a total payment of $50.4 million. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, grants Minten a cap hit of $7.2 million per season and ensures he remains with the team as he develops into a star player. The 22-year-old, who was a second-round draft pick of Toronto in 2022, joined the Bruins in March 2025 as part of a trade sending Brandon Carlo to the Maple Leafs. Minten will earn a base salary of $850,000 in the final year of his rookie deal. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney praised Minten's growth, highlighting his hockey sense, competitiveness, responsible two-way game, and offensive improvement. Last season, Minten played in all 82 games, scoring 17 goals and 18 assists, with his 17 goals ranking fifth on the team. His 35 points were the highest total for a Bruins rookie since the 2017-18 season. This extension also strengthens the Bruins' youth by supporting established franchise players David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Boston Bruins extend Fraser Minten's contract for 7 years, $50.4 million",
    "Minten, 22, signed on Tuesday with $7.2M cap hit per season",
    "Rookie salary $850K, last year Minten scored 17 goals, 18 assists"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}