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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. Oilers face Panthers with Stanley Cup up for grabs in Game 7 More NHL coverage 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
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?
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He was such a good fit for us. Sad to see him go.
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.