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Bruins sign Marat Khusnutdinov to three-year extension

The forward’s next contract carries a $3.95 million annual cap hit and covers the 2027-28 through 2029-30 seasons.

File photo: Boston Bruins forward Marat Khusnutdinov battles for the puck against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.
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Boston has secured three more seasons of Marat Khusnutdinov, signing the forward to an extension that takes effect in 2027-28. NHL.com confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, with an average annual value of $3.95 million through 2029-30.

The 24-year-old has one season left on his current contract, which carries a $925,000 annual cap hit. Without the extension, he could have reached restricted free agency on July 1, 2027.

Khusnutdinov has contributed two goals and three assists in his first 10 games this season. He finished 2025-26 with 15 goals and 18 assists for 33 points across 77 appearances, setting career highs in each scoring category.

Boston acquired him from Minnesota in March 2025. The Wild had selected him 37th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft.

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