Bruins ink Krug to 4-year, $21M extension

The Boston Bruins have locked down pending restricted free-agent defenseman Torey Krug to a four-year contract worth $21 million ($5.25M AAV), the team announced Thursday.

Retaining Krug was a priority for Bruins general manager Don Sweeney this offseason, as he's one of if not the most important piece on Boston's blue line.

Krug, 25, scored only four goals, but still produced a career-high 44 points in 81 games last season, while logging over 21 minutes of ice time.

With over $24 million in cap space and Krug now retained, the Bruins are widely expected to be buyers this offseason.