Trade announced by the Bruins involving Linus Ullmark: Surprise development
The Ottawa Senators have aggressively pursued Linus Ullmark and may be the frontrunners for the former Vezina Trophy winner.
According to Elliotte Friedman of the 32 TP, the Ottawa/Boston discussions about moving the goaltender have been meaningful.
But before the deal moves forward, it appears the Senators want reassurance and a long-term deal in place prior to making the trade happen:
Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast confirmed the OTT/BOS discussions are very real, and it's gotten to the point where OTT wants an extension in place before paying the price Boston is asking for #nhlbruins
We all know the price for goalies has been a premium lately, giving how much the Calgary Flames received in return for Jacob Markstrom, with a 1st-round pick attached, with defenseman Kevin Bahl.
Of course for the 2022-2023 Vezina winner, the Bruins want to secure a 1st round pick, given how Markstrom's trade set the market.
But GM Don Sweeney will have to work his magic to get Ullmark extended, as his $5 Million AAV contract will be ending in 2024-2025.
So in order to keep the team's future rolling, Sweeney not only has to find a way to make a stubborn goalie happy, but possibly waive his NTC if the Senators are indeed on that 16-team list.
Ullmark finished the 2022-2023 season with 49 Games played, a 1.89 GAA, and a .938 save percentage.
And in 2023-2024, Ullmark played 40 games with the Bruins, with a 2.58 GAA and .915 save percentage.
For now, we will watch as this story develops.
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JUIN 24 | 154 ANSWERS Trade announced by the Bruins involving Linus Ullmark: Surprise development Should the Bruins trade Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators? |
Yes | 81 | 52.6 % |
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