The Boston Bruins have officially signed defenseman Mason Lohrei to a two-year contract extension, General Manager Don Sweeney announced on June 23. The deal will keep Lohrei with the team through the 2026-27 NHL season and carries an average annual salary cap hit of $3.2 million.
Lohrei had a standout season in 2024-25, playing in 77 games and contributing five goals and 28 assists, totaling 33 points. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 220 pounds, he brought a strong physical presence to the Bruins’ blue line. His offensive production placed him second in power play points (16), fourth in assists, and fifth in total points among Boston skaters.
Mason Lohrei (NHL)Lohrei Emerges as Key Two-Way Defenseman, Leading Bruins Blue Line Production
Notably, Lohrei led all Bruins defensemen last season in assists, overall points, and power play points, while also logging an average ice time of 19:32 per game. His performance highlighted his growth into a reliable two-way defenseman capable of contributing in all situations.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lohrei was selected 58th overall by Boston in the second round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Since making his NHL debut, he has appeared in 118 games with the Bruins, accumulating nine goals and 37 assists for 46 points, cementing his role as a key piece of Boston’s defensive core.
