After a first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year, the Bruins aimed to bounce back in 2024. Though they didn't make a deep playoff run, their win over the Toronto Maple Leafs showed enough promise for the future. Star goaltender Jeremy Swayman proved he's the No. 1 in Boston, and despite his friendship with Linus Ullmark, it seems the two will soon part ways.
Rumors have been circulating since the trade deadline that Boston is open to trading Ullmark. With the Kings and Devils acquiring goaltenders Darcy Kuemper and Jacob Markstrom, Ullmark's potential destinations have dwindled. However, Ottawa Senators reporter Bruce Garrioch now suggests that the Ottawa Senators, a rival in the Atlantic Division, are in a prime position to acquire the veteran goalie.
Ullmark reportedly turned down a deal to the Kings at the trade deadline, so even if the Senators offer a good package, it might not be enough for the Bruins. With the Senators looking to make a playoff push under their relatively new owner, they are expected to aggressively pursue goaltending help, which is a major need for the team moving forward.
