Since Bruins insider Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic raised the question of whether Boston could trade goaltender Linus Ullmark, there's been a flurry of activity in the market. Notably, the options for trading goalies have dwindled, particularly with the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes no longer seeking goaltending upgrades.
According to insider Pierre Lebrun, the New Jersey Devils are eyeing Ullmark from the Bruins if they can't secure Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames before Friday's trade deadline. LeBrun also suggests Kevin Lankinen from the Nashville Predators as a rental option, with a potential revisit during the offseason for the other two goaltenders.
While many believe Jeremy Swayman is ready to take on the Bruins full-time starter role, trading Ullmark could open up opportunities to bolster other areas of the roster and free up $5 million in cap space. However, parting ways with Ullmark could disrupt the strong goaltending duo and impact team morale during a critical time in the season.
