Boston Bruins consider Fraser Minten extension before September deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Boston Bruins face a deadline in September to potentially extend Fraser Minten's contract, which expires at the end of the 2026-27 season. Minten, 22, had a standout season with 35 points and has been eligible for an extension since July 1. General Manager Don Sweeney confirmed discussions on Minten's future but noted that no progress has been made yet. With a new collective bargaining agreement on September 16, 2026, the maximum contract length will decrease, making a timely extension critical before the Bruins' training camp. Minten's market value is expected to rise, influenced by recent contracts awarded to younger players in the league.
- •Minten is eligible for an extension since July 1.
- •He finished last season with 35 points and plus-21 rating.
- •Deadline for an eighth-year extension is before training camp.
- •Sweeney confirmed no progress on Minten's extension negotiations.
- •Younger players are increasingly signing long-term contracts.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins Have Short Window to Maximize Fraser Minten Extension
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