Overview

• Frederic and the Bruins reached a two-year, $2.3 million per year contract, avoiding arbitration.
• Frederic initially asked for a one-year, $2.9 million deal, while Boston countered at two years, $1.4 million annually.
• The 24-year-old forward set career highs with 67 games played along with 14 goals and 22 points last season.
• Despite his strong regular season, Frederic was held scoreless in the Bruins' first-round playoff loss to the Panthers.
• His new contract allows Boston to retain the young forward at a reasonable rate as he continues developing.