As the NHL trade deadline approaches, rumors are swirling about potential moves that the Boston Bruins could make to improve their roster. One player who has been mentioned in trade talks is goaltender Linus Ullmark.

There are several reasons why the Bruins may be considering trading Ullmark. One of the main factors is his contract situation. Ullmark is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, and the Bruins may not be willing to commit to a long-term deal with him. Trading Ullmark now could allow the team to get some value in return before potentially losing him for nothing in free agency.

Another reason why the Bruins may be looking to move Ullmark is their depth at the goaltender position. With Tuukka Rask returning from injury and Jeremy Swayman playing well in his absence, the Bruins may feel that they have enough depth in goal to part ways with Ullmark.

Additionally, the Bruins are in need of help at other positions, particularly on defense. Trading Ullmark could free up cap space and assets that could be used to acquire a defenseman to bolster their blue line.

Of course, these are just rumors at this point and it remains to be seen whether the Bruins will actually pull the trigger on a trade involving Ullmark. However, it is clear that there are several factors that could be driving the team’s consideration of moving the goaltender. As the trade deadline approaches, it will be interesting to see how things unfold for Ullmark and the Bruins.