McAvoy discusses lack of contract talks with Bruins

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Brennen Beaudin
September 8, 2021 (12:06)

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Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be due for a major pay raise next offseason, when he receives a contract extension. It doesn't matter whether it is a bridge contract or a long-term extension, he will surely be seeing a hefty increase in his bank account.

The 23-year-old has continuously expressed how much he loves being a Boston Bruin, and that doesn't seem to change anytime soon even after his 3-year, $4.9 million bridge deal expires. McAvoy and the Bruins could have started contract talks back on July 28, but there has not been a lot of communication between the two sides. Even with this, McAvoy is more focused on preparing for the NHL season and forming more chemistry with his new teammates.

«Honestly, I don't have any comment on it,» McAvoy told the Boston Globe on August 26 at the Ray Bourque Foundation golf tournament in Stratham, N.H. «I'm just really excited for the year, just worrying about this summer, being in the best spot to get ready for camp. I think we're going to have a heck of a team. I can't wait to meet the new guys. I just want to get after it.»

If the Bruins for some reason do not extend McAvoy before July 1 of next year, they will have to qualify him at $7.3 million, but it's very unlikely that will need to happen. It is expected that he will have a contract before then, and more than likely it will exceed his qualifying value.

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