Insider reveals why the Bruins decided to trade Linus Ullmark before July 1st

The Boston Bruins’ decision to trade goaltender Linus Ullmark before to July 1st was recently disclosed by an insider.

While it was generally anticipated that the Boston Bruins would start Jeremy Swayman in goal starting the next season, the team’s swift trade of Linus Ullmark was an unexpected turn of events that left the organization facing a difficult decision this summer.

The Boston Bruins dealt Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators just before the puck dropped in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 24th in exchange for Joonas Korpisalo and a 2024 first-round selection.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman discussed Boston’s decision to let go of Linus Ullmark so soon on Friday’s episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast. He concluded that the team’s ability to modify its no-trade list was the primary factor in their decision.

According to Friedman, the Swedish goalie was able to move the teams on his not-trade list on Canada Day, which is why the Boston Bruins wanted to handle Linus Ullmark’s position before signing Jeremy Swayman, who is still eligible for arbitration as of Friday.

Linus Ullmark has a new task when he plays for the Ottawa Senators: getting them back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017. With all due respect to the goaltenders Ottawa has had recently, they haven’t had a real starter since they parted ways with Craig Anderson. Linus Ullmark could be the one they’ve been looking for. Additionally, Ullmark will be given starting duties from the off and won’t have to cope with a 1A/1B scenario.

Like every other team in the National Hockey League, Boston’s training camp is scheduled to begin next week. As such, general manager Don Sweeney of the Bruins has a lot of work ahead of him to secure Jeremy Swayman a contract. avoid starting the season with a tandem of Joonas Korpisalo and Brandon Bussi.