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Senators acquire 2023 Vezina winner Linus Ullmark from Bruins for 1st-round pick, 2 players | CBC Sports
The Boston Bruins traded 2023 Vezina Trophy winning goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators on Monday in exchange for the Senators' 2024 first-round draft pick, forward Mark Kastelic and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo.
As part of the transaction, the Senators will retain 25 per cent of Korpisalo's remaining salary.
It answers a looming question the Bruins had about who they would have starting between the pipes next season.
The plan was for Ullmark to be Bruins' No. 1 netminder to open this season. But, instead he alternated with 25-year-old Jeremy Swayman, who was 25-10-8 in 43 starts with a 2.53 goals-against average during the regular season. The plan was to do the same in the playoffs; but after Ullmark lost Game 2 of the first-round series against Toronto, Swayman started the rest of the way, going 6-6 with a 2.15 GAA.
Boston was eliminated by the Florida Panthers in six games in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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The 30-year-old Ullmark spent three seasons in Boston, signing prior to the 2021-22 season as former goaltender Tuukka Rask attempted to return from a hip injury. When Rask's comeback attempt ended after just four games that season, Ullmark stepped in to the primary role and excelled, posting a NHL-best 1.89 goals-against average to help the Bruins set an NHL single-season wins record.
Swayman had a .933 save percentage and 2.15 goals-against average in the postseason. In his two postseason starts, Ullmark had a .886 save percentage and 3.90 GAA. Ullmark's numbers were down from .915 and 2.57 during his 39 regular-season starts.
Ullmark is set to make $5 million US next year. Swayman is expected get a raise from the $3.475 million he was awarded in arbitration.
Boston's cupboard won't be completely empty behind Swayman with Ullmark gone.
Korpisalo, 30, appeared in 55 games with Ottawa during the 2023-24 season, recording a record of 21-26-4 with a 3.27 goals- against average and .890 save percentage.
In addition, the Bruins earlier Monday signed depth goalie Brandon Bussi to a two-way contract for next season worth $775,000
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Who else is pumped for some late night puck drops?
Lets see Matty P taking 2nd line duties and running with his chance on these late night games this week! What are you excited for in the upcoming few games?
- www.wbur.org Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins forward and captain, announces retirement after 19 seasons
The five-time Selke Trophy winner announced Tuesday that he will not return for a 20th season with the only team he has ever played for. The Bruins captain said he is leaving with no regrets.
He was such a good fit for us. Sad to see him go.
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Bruins Announce 2023 Preseason Schedule | Boston Bruins - BostonBruins.com
The Bruins' preseason schedule will begin on Sunday, September 24 when the Bruins take on the New York Rangers at TD Garden at 5 p.m.
The Boston Bruins announced today, June 21, the club's official six-game 2023 preseason schedule, which will begin on Sunday, September 24 when the Bruins take on the New York Rangers at TD Garden at 5 p.m.
BOSTON BRUINS 2023 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
*Preseason games broadcast info TBD
Sunday, September 24 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
- Preseason game vs. New York Rangers, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26 (KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY)
- Preseason game at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.
Friday, September 29 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
- Preseason game vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
Monday, October 2 (Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA)
- Preseason game at Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
- Preseason game vs. Washington Capitals, 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 5 (Madison Square Garden, New York, NY)
- Preseason game at New York Rangers, 7 p.m.
