Bruins Nearing Multi-Year Extension With Khusnutdinov
Boston and Marat Khusnutdinov are close to agreeing on a multi-year contract extension, according to Kevin Weekes. The 24-year-old forward has five goals in nine games this season and has been used throughout the Bruins' middle six. No salary or term details have been reported yet.
Boston is reportedly moving toward a multi-year extension with Marat Khusnutdinov. Kevin Weekes shared the news Tuesday, though neither the money nor the length has surfaced. The 24-year-old has five goals in nine games this season and has been deployed across the Bruins' middle six.
Khusnutdinov has 20 goals and 43 points in just over 100 NHL appearances. Boston coach Marco Sturm has used him in many situations, and among Bruins players 23 or younger since 2020, he is one of two with a 30-point, 10-goal season. Boston has also been navigating Pavel Zacha's situation, with the sides apart earlier this month.
If completed, this extension could give Bruins fans and the Boston hockey community continuity with a young, flexible forward. It may also influence how teammates and comparable NHL players view their own contract talks, especially if the terms become public. The deal could shape Boston's salary-cap planning and future roster decisions, affecting players, staff, and supporters who follow the team's competitive direction.