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Senators Trade for Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins

Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk | Last updated Jun 24, 2024 8:30 PM ET

The Ottawa Senators have acquired goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins in exchange for (Boston’s original) 2024 first-round draft pick (no. 25 overall), center Mark Kastelic, and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. As part of the transaction, the Senators will retain 25% of Korpisalo’s remaining salary.

Both the Bruins and Senators have confirmed the deal, one that was finalized just minutes before puck drop of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.

TRADE ALERT: The #Sens have acquired G Linus Ullmark from @NHLBruins in exchange for (Boston’s original) ’24 first-round draft pick (no. 25 overall), C Mark Kastelic and G Joonas Korpisalo. As part of the transaction, the #Sens will retain 25% of Korpisalo’s remaining salary. pic.twitter.com/9K8Emr4Ayt
— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) June 24, 2024

Jeremy Swayman is expected to sign a significant contract as a restricted free agent with the Bruins this summer. That made a Linus Ullmark trade to Ottawa possible. Ullmark reportedly had the Senators on his no-trade list, but he clearly was open to waiving for the Sens. It is expected the team will try to immediately sign him to a long-term extension.

Ullmark, who joined Boston in 2021 on a four-year, $20 million deal, excelled after inconsistent seasons in Buffalo. In 2022-23, he dominated, winning 40 of 48 starts with a 1.89 GAA and a .938 SV%, earning the Vezina Trophy. His performance dipped this season, but he remained above average.

Boston, needing to sign Swayman long-term, couldn’t afford to keep both goalies. Ottawa, struggling with goaltending, hopes Ullmark will improve their situation. Korpisalo and Forsberg both underperformed last season.

This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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