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Bruins Lock Up Geekie, Jokiharju With Multi-Year Extensions

Boston has secured its top-line scoring alongside defensive depth with these contract extensions.

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Apr 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Bruins agreed June 29 to a six-year extension with left winger Morgan Geekie carrying a $5.5 million average annual value through 2030-31.
  • Geekie set career highs in 2024-25 with 33 goals and 57 points, ranking second on the team behind David Pastrnak.
  • His shooting percentage jumped from 13.1 percent to 22 percent, the second-highest among NHL players with at least 30 goals, per NHL Edge data.
  • Boston also signed defenseman Henri Jokiharju to a three-year, $9 million extension to reinforce its blue line.
  • Jokiharju contributed three goals and 10 points in 60 games after being acquired from Buffalo, adding steady defensive play.