Boston Bruins sign Fraser Minten to a seven-year contract extension

The Boston Bruins announced a seven-year contract extension for center Fraser Minten on Tuesday morning. The deal carries an average annual value of $7.2 million. The announcement follows Minten’s performance during the season, with the organization looking to secure him as part of their future core alongside other top prospects such as James Hagens. General manager Don Sweeney facilitated the signing, which ties the forward to the team long-term. Minten previously participated in team events, including a puck toss during fan appreciation activities at TD Garden earlier this year.

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