Bruins Reportedly Extend Khusnutdinov for Three Seasons
Boston is reportedly signing Marat Khusnutdinov to a three-year extension with a $3.95 million annual cap hit. The 24-year-old forward has five points in 10 games this season and set career highs with 15 goals and 33 points last year.
The reported three-year pact would pay Marat Khusnutdinov $3.95 million annually, totaling $11.85 million. Boston acquired him in March 2025 from Minnesota with Jakub Lauko and a sixth-round selection for Justin Brazeau. The Wild drafted him 37th overall in 2020.
Khusnutdinov, 24, was due to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights in July. He currently earns $925,000 and has two goals and five points through 10 games this season. Across 178 NHL appearances with Minnesota and Boston, he has 23 goals and 54 points. The Bruins have not announced the extension.
The reported extension could give Boston cost certainty on a young forward while offering Khusnutdinov long-term financial security. Bruins fans and teammates may see it as a signal that management values his versatility, though the cap hit could shape future roster flexibility. For other restricted free agents with arbitration rights, the deal may serve as a comparable in negotiations. Its broader social effect is likely limited, but it may reinforce how sports contracts connect fan expectations, labor markets, and community attachment to players.