Bruins sign Frederic Brunet to two-year extension

The Boston Bruins have locked up a depth defenseman for a couple more seasons. The team announced on Monday that they have signed Frederic Brunet to a two-year contract extension. The new contract will be a two-way deal with an annual NHL cap hit of $875,000. Brunet, 22, had been in the final season of a three-year, $2.58 million contract, and was scheduled to become a restricted free agent after this season. The Gatineau, Quebec native has not yet played in the NHL this season. In 55 games for the AHL’s Providence Bruins, he has 11 goals and 17 assists...