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Bruins sign young defenseman to two-year extension
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The Bruins locked up one of their young defensemen Monday morning when they signed Frederic Brunet to a two-year extension.
The contract carries an $875,000 annual cap hit.
The deal is a two-way contract for the 2026-27 season and one-way for the 2027-28.
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Brunet is having a strong season in Providence. In 55 games, the 22-year-old leads the team’s defensemen with 11 goals and 17 assists.
Brunet made his NHL debut with the Bruins during the 2024-25 season when he was called up in April for Boston ’s finale. He logged 14:23 of ice time in the 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils .
The Bruins drafted Brunet in the fifth round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
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