What happened: The contract carries a $7.2 million annual cap hit and runs through 2033-34. Minten is coming off an 82-game 2025-26 campaign.
Why it matters: The term removes his restricted free agency from next summer while locking in a core salary slot for seven seasons. It shifts the development risk onto the club after Minten's first full NHL season.
By the numbers: Minten recorded 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 2025-26. He also posted a plus-20 rating, with 30 points at even strength and two overtime goals.
What to watch: Training camp will show whether Minten enters 2026-27 in a top-six center role.