Bruins Sign Defenseman Boychuk to Two-Year Deal

The Boston Bruins announced on Thursday that they have signed defenseman Johnny Boychuk to a two-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 51 games last season with the Bruins, Boychuk had five goals and 10 assists for 15 points. He also appeared in two games with Providence of the AHL, scoring one goal. He missed five games last season with an orbital bone fracture. Not a bad depth signing for the Bruins, as Boychuk really improved his play throughout the course of last season. He has a good shot, plays a physical game and throws plenty of hits, and works very hard on the ice. Look for him to be the fifth or sixth defenseman on the team next season.