Matthew Poitras
Boston Bruins, Center
Age: 21y-11m-26d (Mar 10, 2004)
Country: CA
College: Guelph
Drafted: Round 2 (#54 overall), 2022
Agent(s): John Walters (The Will Sports Group)
2023-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Matthew Poitras signed a 3 year, $2,850,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $285,000 signing bonus, $2,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,850,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
$285,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $870,000 | 1.04% | $870,000 | $870,000 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$870,000 | 0.99% | $397,700 | $1,267,700 |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$870,000 | 0.91% | $870,000 | $2,137,700 |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $775,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $870,000 | 1.04% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $870,000 | 0.99% |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $870,000 | 0.91% |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $775,000 | $95,000 | $870,000 | $870,000 | - | $870,000 | $712,567 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried |
$302,700 | $95,000 | $397,700 | $1,267,700 | - | $633,850 | $633,850 |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried |
$775,000 | $95,000 | $870,000 | $2,137,700 | - | $712,567 | $870,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$2,137,700
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 |
|
Reserve
|
$870,000 |
$870,000 |
|
| 2024 | 20 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$397,700 |
$1,267,700 |
|
| 2025 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$870,000 |
$2,137,700 |
|
| Total |
$2,137,700 |
$2,137,700 |
||||
| Total |
$2,137,700 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,852,700 | $285,000 | - | $2,137,700 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
19 |
$775,000
|
$95,000 |
$870,000 |
$870,000 |
|
| 2024 |
|
20 |
$302,700
|
$95,000 |
$397,700 |
$1,267,700 |
|
| 2025 |
|
21 |
$775,000
|
$95,000 |
$870,000 |
$2,137,700 |
|
| Total |
$1,852,700 |
$285,000 |
$2,137,700 |
$2,137,700 |
|||
| Total |
$1,852,700 |
$285,000 |
$2,137,700 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,852,700 | $285,000 | - | $2,137,700 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024 | 0 | Undisclosed |
| 2023-24 |
|
Feb 19, 2024 - Apr 18, 2024 | 0 | Shoulder |
-
Feb 04, 2026
Demoted to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Jan 29, 2026
Promoted from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Mar 07, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Feb 18, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Feb 08, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Feb 03, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Feb 02, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Jan 14, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Nov 11, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
May 05, 2023
Signed a 3 year $2.85 million contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Jul 08, 2022
Drafted by Boston (BOS): Round 2 (#54 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | G | MIN | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | S% | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BOS | 3 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2024 | BOS | 33 | 1 | 431 | 10 | 0 | -5 | 29 | .034 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 59 |
| 2023 | BOS | 33 | 5 | 442 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 40 | .125 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 111 |
