Bruins Lock In Brunet: Cost-Effective Depth

0:00On March 11th, here's the latest surrounding the NHL. The Boston Bruins have locked in prospect Frederick Brunette with a two-year contract extension worth $875,000 per year. The 22-year-old defenseman, a fifth-round pick from 2022, was due to hit restricted free agency this summer, but general. Manager Don Swinney jumped ahead to secure him early. In the American hockey league with Providence this season, Brunette has tallied 11 goals and 28 points over 55 games. Standing 6 foot 3 and 200 pounds, he's a mobile left-shot player who makes plays in all three zones and brings a complete game to the table. The Bruins faced stiff competition on defense, especially on the left side where they boast names like, Hampe's Lynn Home, Nikita Zatterov, and Mason. Laurie. That depth has led to some shuffling, with players flipping sides to fill gaps on the right alongside Charlie McAvoy. Brunette already tasted NHL action last season, logging 14 minutes and 23 seconds in his debut against New Jersey, where he blocked five.

1:06Shots and added hits. This deal positions him as cost-effective depth insurance amid injury risks. Looking ahead, the team plans off-season moves for more right-shot defenders to bolster coach, Marco Stern's system. Brunette should push hard and training camp next fall, ready to step up if chances open on the blue line. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.