Unexpected team emerges as frontrunner for Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark
A surprising team has emerged as the frontrunner to land Boston Bruins Vezina trophy winner Linus Ullmark.
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.
Garrioch later wrote: "League sources say the Senators have circled back to the Bruins to see if there's a fit to acquire Ullmark to steady the club's struggling net and those talks have intensified." He also noted that Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios "has been making a hard push to try to acquire Ullmark."
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.
Source: Hockey Feed Division rival emerges as frontrunner for Linus Ullmark
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20 JUIN | 134 ANSWERS Unexpected team emerges as frontrunner for Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark Will the Boston Bruins move Linus Ullmark this summer? | ||
| Yes | 115 | 85.8 % |
| No | 19 | 14.2 % |
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