Rumors have been swirling regarding the potential trade of veteran goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins, with reports suggesting that a deal was close at the National Hockey League's trade deadline.
According to Friedman, it was a challenging week for Ullmark, who expressed a strong desire to remain in Boston. Despite this, the Bruins explored multiple options, including locations where Ullmark had no veto power. Ultimately, none of these options materialized, leaving Ullmark with the Bruins for the time being.
Looking ahead, Friedman predicts an intriguing goalie market in the upcoming summer. With several teams pulling back their goalies from potential trades, including Calgary with Jacob Markstrom and Nashville with Juuse Saros, the market is expected to be flooded with talent.
The experience of being potentially traded leading up to the deadline will likely influence Ullmark's decisions regarding which teams to include on his list, potentially complicating future trade negotiations for the Bruins.