An insider recently disclosed the reasons behind the Boston Bruins’ decision to trade goaltender. This summer, the Bruins faced a significant choice regarding their goaltending situation. While many anticipated Jeremy Swayman would be named the starter for the upcoming season, the quick trade of the top goaltender caught everyone off guard.
Just before the start of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 24th, the Bruins sent him to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a package that included Joonas Korpisalo and a first-round pick in 2024.
During the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman discussed Boston’s prompt decision to move on from him. He emphasized that it was largely due to his ability to modify his no-trade list, which he could do on Canada Day.
The trade to the Senators presents Ullmark with a new challenge: helping the team reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017. While Ottawa has had various goaltenders over the years, they have been searching for a true starter since Craig Anderson’s departure. Ullmark has the potential to fill that role and will start without the complications of a 1A/1B situation.
As Boston’s training camp approaches next week, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney faces the task of securing a contract for Jeremy Swayman to avoid starting the season with a goaltending duo of Joonas Korpisalo and Brandon Bussi.
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