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Rumor: Boston Bruins acquire a goaltender from the Edmonton Oilers
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New rumors and speculations have linked the Boston Bruins to acquiring a net-minder from the Edmonton Oilers, and it's shocking.
While the Boston Bruins continue to undergo major changes in attempt to push their ongoing rebuild, a new report has surfaced the media regarding the Bruins' expected next move.
Bleacher Report has just unveiled a trade that would see the Boston Bruins combining or a trade with the Edmonton Oilers.
New speculations have linked the Boston Bruins to acquiring a goaltender from the Edmonton Oilers
A recent report by Bleacher Report has linked the Edmonton Oilers' Stuart Skinner to the Boston Bruins.
Recently, Bleacher Report listed three potential trade destinations for Skinner this year, and one of the clubs named was the Boston Bruins, alongside Utah Mammoth and Buffalo Sabres.
"It's not all goaltender Stuart Skinner's fault that the Oilers have not been able to conquer the Panthers in two consecutive Cup Finals, but the goaltending could certainly be more consistent-and something needs to change for Connor McDavid to raise a Cup in Edmonton," wrote Sara Civian.
"Skinner can be a starter with a $2.6 million contract next year, which is solid value for any team not contending for a Cup. A team with some goalie-depth uncertainty, like the Mammoth or Sabres, could take a harmless flyer with a contract like that as the Oilers free up space for a different direction in net."
"Skinner can be a starter with a $2.6 million contract next year, which is solid value for any team not contending for a Cup. A team with some goalie-depth uncertainty, like the Mammoth or Sabres, could take a harmless flyer with a contract like that as the Oilers free up space for a different direction in net."
At this time, it is uncertain what the Boston Bruins would be willing to trade in exchange for Stuart Skinner, but if he does in fact come to Boston, the deal is suggested to be with goalies as the focal point.
Last would most likely mean either Joonas Korpisalo or Michael DiPietro would depart from Boston and make their way into Edmonton, as Jeremy Swayman's position in the Bruins roster is almost guaranteed to stick, especially following his recent long-term deal with the organization.
Could you see the Boston Bruins combining for a trade with the Edmonton Oilers to acquire Stuart Skinner?
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SEPTEMBRE 24 | 207 ANSWERS Rumor: Boston Bruins acquire a goaltender from the Edmonton Oilers Could you see the Boston Bruins combining for a trade with the Edmonton Oilers to acquire Stuart Skinner? | ||
| Yes | 41 | 19.8 % |
| I'm unsure | 30 | 14.5 % |
| No | 136 | 65.7 % |
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