Linus Ullmark Breaks The Silence On Shutting Down A Blockbuster Trade

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Tyler Ball
March 12, 2024 (10:49)

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The trade deadline can be a stressful time for players around the NHL. This is especially true when a player enjoys playing where he is at. This was the case for goaltender Linus Ullmark who is rumored to have blocked a trade out of Boston. A couple of days go he spoke about those rumors.

Ullmark Reportedly Blocks Trade Out Of Boston

On trade deadline day reports began to come out that the Boston Bruins narrowly missed out on a trade. The trade would have sent Linus Ullmark to a new home however Ullmark used his no-trade clause to block the trade.

The Bruins almost completed a trade to send Linus Ullmark to the Kings, per @frank_seravalli

The deal fell through so goalie hugs are here to STAY in Boston

While the report from Frank Seravalli had indicated that the Los Angeles Kings were the team involved this was later shot down by another report.

According to a trusted source, the team Ullmark reportedly nixed a trade to was not the #GoKingsGo.

The source would not say who it was 'out of respect for all involved'

All of this speculation has led to a lot more questions than answers when it comes to the future of the Bruins goaltender. The speculation led to reporters asking Ullmark about the situation in a recent interview.

Ullmark Breaks His Silence On The Trade That Never Was

During an interview on March 9th Ullmark was asked about the trade. Specifically he was asked if he denied a trade to move elsewhere. Ullmark would not give a concrete answer but confirmed he loves where he is at.

Linus Ullmark would not confirm or deny he nixed trade: «I'm just very happy to be here. This is the team I want to be on.»

With Ullmark still in a Bruins uniform, he went out and backstopped his team to a win the other night. After the game, Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman shared their famous goalie hug. This time the hug had a little more meaning with Swayman making sure to tell Ullmark he is staying in town.

After an emotional trade deadline week for Linus Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman let him know he wasn't going anywhere

Ullmark was asked about this moment he shared with Swayman and confirmed that it was an emotional and special one for him after the events of the last week.

Ullmark: «I got emotional when Swayman said all these nice things to me at the end of the game today. It's tough to talk about, but I'm so gosh darn happy.»

No one can predict Linus Ullmark's future beyond this season. One thing is certain for now though he is the Boston Bruins goalie and will be trying to help them win the Stanley Cup.