Why the Bruins decided to move Hall and keep Ullmark
Ullmark's exceptional record of 40 wins in 49 games far surpassed Taylor Hall's 36 points over 61 games.
For the Boston Bruins, who faced center-related challenges, having a reliable presence between the pipes proved to be of greater significance than a third-line winger at the moment.
Linus Ullmark displayed an impressive performance throughout the 2022-2023 Regular Season, with his stellar stats speaking for themselves:
GP: 49
W: 40
L: 6
OT: 1
GAA: 1.89
SV%: .938
On the other hand, Taylor Hall's contributions were solid but fell short in comparison:
GP: 61
G: 16
A: 20
P: 36
+/-: 11
With Ullmark's standout achievements in the net, the Bruins' focus on securing a formidable presence at the center position remains justified.
As they prioritize their roster decisions, it's clear that the importance of a strong goaltender cannot be underestimated.
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JUILLET 25 | 200 ANSWERS Why the Bruins decided to move Hall and keep Ullmark Do you think the Bruins made the right move by trading Hall instead of Ullmark? |
Yes | 149 | 74.5 % |
No | 51 | 25.5 % |
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