BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins did not want to part with Brad Boyes after a promising rookie season.

The Bruins on Thursday agreed to terms with Boyes on a multiyear contract.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Boyes, 24, had a team-best 43 assists and finished second on the squad with 69 points this past season. He finished third among first-year players in the league in assists and points and earned a berth on the NHL All-Rookie Team.

"Brad had a terrific season last year and his best hockey is still ahead of him," new Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said. "His game is well suited to the new rules and we look forward to having him build on his success of last season."

Drafted 24th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2000, Boyes made his NHL debut in 2003-04 with the San Jose Sharks, recording two penalty minutes in one game.