Fraser Minten Contract: Did the Boston Bruins Get This Right?

1. What do you think of the contract?

2. It's ok. Maybe slightly high but I like Minten and the way he plays. Tough on pucks, goes to the net. Plays the right way. I wish we would extend Zacha also.

3. Minten scores!!!!! I love this kid. Court rolling outta bed to give us the 411!!! Love it.

4. It's a big high in my view, but that depends largely on where he will be slotted in the lineup. If they stick him on the 3rd line, that's a bit rough. I imagine this means he is going to be given a chance at 2C.

5. This is the Canadians roster construction theory sign guys with upside early,young and cheap ( in comparison to said player hitting or exceeding their ceiling and gets to UFA status) its a risk but if he hits it's brilliamt but if he doesn't where the salary cap is only going up it's not an albatross so good move all around. Lett Elias Lindholm be a lesson for the front office take a chance and pay a player for future performance instead of paying out the nose for past performance.

6. I would have liked to have seen him play for one more season before committing to him for that long. I would have preferred a 4-5 year deal. I think the money is a little high, but I can live with it considering what everyone else is getting right now and if he plays to potential I'm sure it will be worth it.

7. Absolutely love this deal. Three years down the road the Bruins will have a high quality center at a tremendous value. I enjoy watching him play. Extremely versatile player. Thanks for the update!

8. love it! get khuzy locked n we golden

9. Pasta should be paid double what he makes…

10. We should do more of this with our young talent.Once a player gets close to their contract expiration they start thinking of what they could be making elsewhere.

11. Absolutely love it.
    Best thing Sweens have done in forever.

12. i love it, he's worth it and it will age like a fine wine… but i guess we know whats going to happen with Zacha (although i wish it was Lindholm)

13. I'm betting on that he'll be our next top center. To me this was a good signing now

14. I think Donny did this…cause he had to! I like him but let's face it he didn't get anyone else.

15. Good signing. Bit high today but in 3 or 4 years it will look like a bargain. Plus, if they need to move him for some reason in the future, his contract doesn't make him un movable like E. Lindholm.

16. I like the signing but there is some caution. Sweeney’s signing of Steeves and Hokijaru (butchered spelling), leave me with questions about his talent assessment.

17. Smwaaaart

18. I don’t know about the contract but I do like how… “chippy” he can be, I was watching last seasons highlights and he does seem to get into the scrums when “necessary”.

19. I like the bet, just needs to be a 45-55 point guy who plays great defence for this to be good to great value

20. I love it. I think they got him for a steal. The cap is going UPPPP and signing him for 7 years means hell be getting damn near leauge minimum by the end of it, kinda like pasta right now, a 100 point player for 11 is nearly half what theyll get next season. This team is in a good spot to contend next season or the one after

21. There's no protection on the first 5 years either, so it'll be incredibly tradeable if they need to go that route before year 6.

    I think it'll end up being an incredible deal by then though and it'll be tough to move away from him. Even if he ended up as 3C I think 7.2 will still be looked at as a good value in a few years.

22. I'll also add (like you alluded to) 16 goals on the 3rd line is pretty damn good for a 21 year old. Most of these kids putting up 60+ points are playong top line minutes on BAD TEAMS. When minten gets more leash, more minutes and probably PP1 time hell he putting up 60-80 points just like bergeron did. Its the full 200 foot game that gives his wingers way more time in the o-zone and makes them more comfortable playing their game. Minten and Bergy had almost identical stats in their first full seasons. Not saying hes bergy 2.0 but i think hes on track to be that type of player and that gets the bruins f/o rock hard 🤣🤣

23. Minten is a great player. So happy he is signed!

24. Don’t believe he’s shown enough to earn that kind of contract

25. If he produces its good deal. He plays like a Boston Bruin so I expect him to get better

26. I absolutely love this deal and think it's going to be an absolute steal

27. I agree with your entire synopsis Court. Worth every penny. Congratulations to Fraser and congratulations to Don and Cam for acquiring Minten, a first round pick, and a 4th round pick (Vashek Blanar a very promising defensive prospect) for Brandon Carlo. Credit where credit is due. Shrewd. The other thing to remember about the Bruins future in the centre position, Dean Létourneau. Fraser and James will have a chance to grow with Dean. The Bruins could be a powerhouse down the middle in the coming years. Plenty to get excited about. Go Bruins Go.

28. Nice deal

29. I expected it sooner rather than later. He's a solid NHLer, played 82 games last season, and in the current environment, you need to lock him up.

30. If he's a solid 1c or 2c for the next seven years this contract is a steal that will age well.

31. Hard to say about the contract length and AAV looks like an overpay but too early to say

32. I think it’s a solid signing especially if Hagens doesn’t work out as a center.

33. Good job by the Bruins, making the move early. I may be wrong here, but I personally expect a shorter deal for Khusy, and possibly coming midway/later in the season too. I'm a huge Khusy fan, but I can't deny he could end up basically anywhere in the lineup, which could influence his results and value for the Bruins. It's the blessing and curse with comes being a "Swiss Army Knife" player – you are a useful player to have around, but you may not get big minutes consistently. BTW, great video – I love your content!

34. Great deal, great to hear. His all around game is top shelf. He's 6'3'' and wins faceoffs, can play on the PP and PK, hits, and
    plays the "200 foot game" and at Center which is an extremely important position of need for the B's.
    He's the future of the Bruins and will be a Captain some day.
    Now, sigh Khuzy and Poitras and get rid of the extra bodies and GO BRUINS!

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