Boston Bruins to trade top goaltender to the Edmonton Oilers: A new trade proposal has been made
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According to an NHL insider, the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers may combine for a trade involving goaltender Michael DiPietro.
NHL analyst Rob Couch of NHL Trade Rumors has proposed a trade between the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers, that sends top goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro to the Oilers.
After losing in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals to the Florida Panthers, it's clear that the Edmonton Oilers need a new goaltender in nets.
Last season, Stuart Skinner finished the year with the 31st worst goals against average in the league with a 2.81.
Because of this, analysts, and insiders believe that the Oilers are going to look for a new goaltender sooner then later.
Bruins to trade DiPietro to the Oilers
Rob Couch of NHL Trade Rumors suggsted that the Edmonton Oilers trade for Boston Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro.
"A goalie who is absolutely ready for the NHL is Michael DiPietro. The Boston Bruins have Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo under contract for at least the next three seasons, even though Korpisalo appears to be on the trade block and could be moved.
"DiPietro is 26 years old and has only played in three NHL games, but after spending all of 2022-23 in the ECHL, he found his way back to the AHL and has dominated for the Providence Bruins, finishing last season with a 2.05 GAA and .927 SV% in 40 games. He is eligible for waivers and I have a good feeling a team is going to grab him if he becomes available. He could be an immediate option in the NHL for Edmonton and even potentially play 30-35 games," Rob Couch wrote.
"DiPietro is 26 years old and has only played in three NHL games, but after spending all of 2022-23 in the ECHL, he found his way back to the AHL and has dominated for the Providence Bruins, finishing last season with a 2.05 GAA and .927 SV% in 40 games. He is eligible for waivers and I have a good feeling a team is going to grab him if he becomes available. He could be an immediate option in the NHL for Edmonton and even potentially play 30-35 games," Rob Couch wrote.
The Boston Bruins don't have any room on the roster for DiPietro with Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo being starting and backup goaltenders.
Being traded to the Oilers would change things for the young goaltender, especially if he can make a good impression during training camp, then he could earn a bigger role within the organization.
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