The Daily: Report says Ullmark Nixed Trade; Pens Makeover Coming

Reports say Boston Bruins Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Linus Ullmark used his modified no-trade clause to nix a trade to a Western Conference team.

Boston Hockey Now’s Jimmy Murphy reported that the team was not the Los Angeles Kings, even though the Kings were aggressively pursuing a goalie.

In accordance with his contract, Ullmark could list 16 teams on his no-trade list. Murphy reported that Ullmark likes living in Boston. Murphy was able to confirm that 14 of the teams on Ullmark’s no-trade list were in the Western Conference.

The Bruins were willing to deal Ullmark because they boast another quality goalie in Jeremy Swayman. He has played 36 games this season, while Ullmark has played 31.

I have been reporting all along that the #GoKingsGo were after Linus Ullmark, and on @BOSHockeyNow and on @sickpodnhl, I said I didn't think that or any trade out west would go through because Ullmark didn't want to head west. This makes total sense! https://t.co/v62l2OhXRd

— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) March 8, 2024

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Hockey Now Network

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Florida: The Florida Panthers already had impressive depth, but made bargain acquisitions to improve on it.

New Jersey: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald admits having interest in re-signing Tyler Toffoli this summer. They traded Toffoli to the Winnipeg Jets before Friday’s trade deadline.

Montreal: Montreal Hockey Now evaluates the impact of the Jake Allen trade on the Montreal Canadiens.

Philadelphia: Jonathan Bailey gave the Philadelphia Flyers a B- grade for acquiring defenseman Erik Johnson for the stretch drive of their playoff race.

Pittsburgh: GM Kyle Dubas confirmed that the Pittsburgh Penguins will undergo a major makeover in the upcoming offseason.

San Jose: Logan Couture’s season is over, and he’s just concentrating on playing again. He says he’s not worried about his future with the San Jose Sharks.