Confirmed with Link: Brazeau traded to Wild for Jakub Lauko, Marat Khusnutdinov and a 2026 6th Round Pick (BOS)

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Will update thread with proper tag and details as soon as they are finalized.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Also if this is the entire deal, it’s a great job by Sweeney.

 

[Thirty Seven]

Meh

 

[BostonBob]

Kevin Weekes just posted the same trade:




Khusnutdinov ( 5 feet 11 inches and 176 lbs ) was picked by Minnesota in the 2nd round ( #37th overall ) in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Marat Khusnutdinov Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Statistics of Marat Khusnutdinov, a hockey player from Moscow, Russia born Jul 17 2002 who was active from 2019 to 2025.

www.hockeydb.com

 

[Aeroforce]

 

[CDJ]

It would be funny if Lettieri was getting sent back over there

 

[Mione134]

Good deal.

 

[Sheppy]

Seems like a lateral move with very little substance to it. One of those “eh, whatever” trades.

Lauko is pretty bad but plays with energy, which is nice, but yeah.

I don’t know enough about the other dude involved, hopefully he pans out.

 

[stungun54]

was hoping the wild were taking Coyle back... always tomorrow i suppose.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Lauko? Bizarre, but really nice guy, great motor. Does add some speed and compete. I'll take that. Brazeau is not getting you much at this point. Know nothing really about Marat other than that he exists and was a pretty high pick. Worth a punt I guess.

 

[Dr Hook]

always liked Lauko, glad he’s back. He’s got some energy and speed.

 

[Tbaybruin]

Great trade. Braz hasn’t been good since January. I hope Coyle and Beecher get moved now

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Not sure I love getting 2 contracts back for 1, but I am so thrilled to never have to see Brazeau again that I'm good with anything

 

[Carl Hungus]

Don't get this one, Braz at least can score when he's on. Would probably rather a late round pick lottery ticket as a return than Lauko. Nothing against Lauko who I like as a person

edit: assumed prospect was a nothing throw-in, happy if I was wrong with that assumption

 

[Sheppy]

Reading up on Khustnidinov, I was a bit ignorant in my initial thoughts.

They might have someone with a bit of potential there.

 

[PlayMakers]

It's a shame about Braz. I thought he might be something there in the first half but he really faded and couldn't seem to do anything to stay in the lineup. Maybe this will be the wake up call he needs.

Lauko is a terrific 4th liner. He's young, cheap and is going to be fun to watch opposite Kastelic.

The prospect is a bonus. Former 37th overall pick. Had a big season in the KHL in '23 and wore a letter as a 21 year old, played all year in the NHL but didn't really find his footing as a rookie. I'm surprised people are turning their nose up at a 22 year old, skilled, two-way center prospect.

 

[The National]

Great trade. Bruins caught lightning in a bottle with Brazeau IMO he isn’t an NHL level skater and was walking at year’s end. All for taking a shot on Khusnutdinov, seems to have some decent upside from video Ive seen of him.

Lauko brings good energy, think he’s injured right now though.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

 

[DKH]

Like Marat - no ice time for him in Minnesota so this ought to be interesting

Tough to not like Lauko and ill gladly take him over Braz

I always appreciated Lauko could get nothing done but look good doing it. That’s actually a talent

 

[BruinDust]

They took a UFA that they signed out of the AHL a little over a year ago, that had a hard time in the 2nd half even getting into the line-up, into two younger RFA forwards both with decent amounts of NHL experience (Khusnutdinov will have over 80 NHL games by seasons end) who realistically MIGHT be 2 of your bottom 4 forwards (F10/11/12/13) next season.

Instead of having to go out on July 1st and sign a couple 4th line forwards and likely older ones. Most of their depth guys from this year won't be back.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Bruins also get their 2026 6th round pick back in this deal as well.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Looks like we also got a 6th from Minnesota too

 

[The National]

They got a 6th too

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

It's a shame about Braz. I thought he might be something there in the first half but he really faded and couldn't seem to do anything to stay in the lineup.

Lauko is a terrific 4th liner. He's young, cheap and is going to be fun to watch opposite Kastelic.

The prospect is a bonus. Former 37th overall pick. Had a big season in the KHL in '23 and wore a letter as a 21 year old, played all year in the NHL but didn't really find his footing as a rookie. I'm surprised people are turning their nose up at a 22 year old, skilled, two-way center prospect.

This is far better than getting a mid round pick. It’s a guy who has developed a bit, highly skilled and ambitious and if he is ever going to be an NHL contributor, we’re going to know far sooner.

And we get Lauko back (RFA) who fit here and helps with our speed deficiency.

I couldn’t have asked for a better return for Brazeau.

 

[CDJ]

Getting the pick back is a cherry on top