Bruins sign defenseman Mason Lohrei to two-year contract extension
The Bruins' top pick (No. 58 overall in the 2020 draft), Lohrei made his debut in the 2023-24 season, less than a year after his two seasons at Ohio State, and this past season submitted a line of 5-28–33 in 77 games. His career stat line: 118 games, 9-37–46 and minus-45.
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