Speculation: Where does Ullmark go?

[Kegs]

If he has the western conference teams on his NTC and Boston doesn't want to deal him to a divisional opponent it might get interesting.

I’m sure Boston doesn’t mind trading him to a divisional opponent.

 

[CDN24]

That comes with an extension?

I think Ulmark will insist on an extension to waive his NTC. That said there are teams he won't need to waive for. It is in Ulmark's interest to sign an extension before playing for his new team. Ulmark is a good goalie but not a great one by any stretch. He had a great year in 2022-23 behind a great defense, was okay this year on a lesser but still defensively responsible Bruins team. His value now for signing a contract is likely higher than it will ever be. If he goes to a team with a poor D or poor defensive structure he will get exposed as average and that lowers his value. I think that is the main reason he refused to waive at the deadline, he wants to be able to extend before leaving the safety of that bruins defensive structure.

 

[BruinsJoe]

I think Ulmark will insist on an extension to waive his NTC. That said there are teams he won't need to waive for. It is in Ulmark's interest to sign an extension before playing for his new team. Ulmark is a good goalie but not a great one by any stretch. He had a great year in 2022-23 behind a great defense, was okay this year on a lesser but still defensively responsible Bruins team. His value now for signing a contract is likely higher than it will ever be. If he goes to a team with a poor D or poor defensive structure he will get exposed as average and that lowers his value. I think that is the main reason he refused to waive at the deadline, he wants to be able to extend before leaving the safety of that bruins defensive structure.

You are wrong A to Z with Ullmark, he s a great goalie who save constantly this Bs team D corp last 2 years and it was the same with a really bad Buffalo team, Ullmark he s elite and you probably dont see him play often

 

[Fire Sweeney]

I can see him going to Ottawa, but it will most likely be for garbage like Joseph+Hamonic, not Chychruyn or a major roster player

 

[bov]

Carolina or Columbus.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

I can see him going to Ottawa, but it will most likely be for garbage like Joseph+Hamonic, not Chychruyn or a major roster player

Ottawa fans if this is the trade

 

[SPV]

I’ve jokingly said this before, but Ullmark to Toronto for Tavares with 3 million retained, both guys will cost 8 million next year, both teams fill their biggest needs. Rivalry becomes a little more intense. Add the rights to Debrusk as he is ‘rumored’ to be interested. It’s a joke , but it really does fit.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Ullmark is what Toronto needs but no way Boston trades him there. Don't count LA out, they could pull off a Ullmark and Keumper tandem for next year.

 

[StuckOutHere]

Pure speculation here, but he either remains on the Bruins or plays for another team.

 

[stats1]

I’ve jokingly said this before, but Ullmark to Toronto for Tavares with 3 million retained, both guys will cost 8 million next year, both teams fill their biggest needs. Rivalry becomes a little more intense. Add the rights to Debrusk as he is ‘rumored’ to be interested. It’s a joke , but it really does fit.

Tavares isn’t moving his young family to Boston for 1 year and then deal with the possibility of moving again in free agency. Tavares is a lock to be in Toronto at least 1 more year. Not to sound like a jackass but most of the time it’s not just the player making these decisions. Most of these guys have families.

Ullmark another example. He wants to stay in the East it’s easier on his family and his wife apparently is not fond on big city life so for sure Ottawa might be attractive

 

[remer]

Ullmark likely destinations:
1. Ottawa
2. Detroit
3. Colorado
4. Washington
5. Columbus
6. Carolina

 

[squashmaple]

I think we can safely cross Columbus off the list: Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins is staying, says Don Waddell: no trade, no buyout

Also not sure why anyone thought they'd be on the list in the first place since he's got an NTC and they're, you know, Columbus.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I think we can safely cross Columbus off the list: Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins is staying, says Don Waddell: no trade, no buyout

Also not sure why anyone thought they'd be on the list in the first place since he's got an NTC and they're, you know, Columbus

Waddell is obviously tanking.

 

[BostonBob]

I’ve jokingly said this before, but Ullmark to Toronto for Tavares with 3 million retained, both guys will cost 8 million next year, both teams fill their biggest needs. Rivalry becomes a little more intense. Add the rights to Debrusk as he is ‘rumored’ to be interested. It’s a joke , but it really does fit.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Ullmark trade talks picking up — The Fourth Period

Trade talks involving Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark have picked up steam, as he could be the next big goalie to move, reports David Pagnotta.

www.thefourthperiod.com

Pagnotta mentions that Toronto and Ottawa are on his NTC, but two sources told him he'd be accept a trade to Ottawa. Take it for what it's worth I guess.

 

[hockeykicker]

The funny part is Ulmark's NTC is a 16 team no trade list. Moves to 15 teams after July 1st. Wow, one less team. Genius management to get that lowered by one team in that last year.

What are the Caps plan in net now that they traded Kuemper? Would Ulmark have the Caps on his NTC list?

They have Lindgren who is their number 1 and either clay Stephenson or hunter Shepard who are both just dominating AHL

 

[wintersej]

I think Ulmark will insist on an extension to waive his NTC. That said there are teams he won't need to waive for. It is in Ulmark's interest to sign an extension before playing for his new team. Ulmark is a good goalie but not a great one by any stretch. He had a great year in 2022-23 behind a great defense, was okay this year on a lesser but still defensively responsible Bruins team. His value now for signing a contract is likely higher than it will ever be. If he goes to a team with a poor D or poor defensive structure he will get exposed as average and that lowers his value. I think that is the main reason he refused to waive at the deadline, he wants to be able to extend before leaving the safety of that bruins defensive structure.

Go look at his numbers in Buffalo. A consistent career .915 guy in a league where the average is .900 is better than OK.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Leafs have three goalies on Entry Level Contracts who are not ready for the NHL.

Keith Petruzzelli is an RFA who will likely not receive a qualifying offer.

Leafs are looking for two more goalies. One to play regularly in the NHL and another as a veteran third goalie, similar to the role of Martin Jones last year.

So I am right.

They have three other goalies under contract.

And aren't two of them the best thing since sliced bread (at least according to a number of Leafs fans) ?

 

[jkutswings]

No idea if the player or the team would be ok with Ullmark heading to Detroit, but as a Wings fan I'd be happy to part with 15 overall this year in a deal for him.

Assuming he's ok with a 4-5 year deal and doesn't think he's in the same boat as Saros asking for 8 years.

 

[Forge]

No idea if the player or the team would be ok with Ullmark heading to Detroit, but as a Wings fan I'd be happy to part with 15 overall this year in a deal for him.

Assuming he's ok with a 4-5 year deal and doesn't think he's in the same boat as Saros asking for 8 years.

Just my own guess, but I'm gonna say he gets 5 years, 6 - 6.25 million

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Boston either is trading him to a division rival or keeping him. I just can't see Boston giving him to Toronto, which basically just leaves Ottawa or a real surprise team.

Ottawa I guess has an extra first (25) to trade. They'd be idiots to use their #7 in any way to acquire a goalie (but I wouldn't rule that out).

Imo I think Markstrom is great comparable for Ullmark's value. Markstrom's contract is $4.25m for the next two years (for NJ). Ullmark is making $5m next year and then UFA (or a pay increase). I'm not sure I want to be paying what Ullmark is going to ask for on his next deal. So really, something around #25 plus something is what I think Ullmark SHOULD fetch.

And then if I'm Boston, I wonder whether I'd just rather keep him for a year and maybe that's what they decide

Linus is much younger and a much better goalie, he will demand a better return

 

[Daffy]

Linus is much younger and a much better goalie, he will demand a better return

He's not a much better goalie than Markstrom come on now lol.

 

[The don godfather]

He's not a much better goalie than Markstrom come on now lol.

Hes a vezina winner 4 years younger no big deal.

 

[archangel2]

A middle 1st round pick and a 3rd pairing defenceman for a 34-35 years old goaltender, it's nothing?

Be ready to pay way more for the best goaltender save percentage wise in the last 2 years combine in the NHL.

1st + top prospect should be the floor.

yes and no. Depends on the team. Ullmark was in a 1A and 1B tandem where Swayman was the guy the bruins preferred in key games. Not all teams maybe sold on Ullmark putting up the same stats behind a different team. Also, Ullmark has only 10 playoff games

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

You are wrong A to Z with Ullmark, he s a great goalie who save constantly this Bs team D corp last 2 years and it was the same with a really bad Buffalo team, Ullmark he s elite and you probably dont see him play often

People that don't watch the Bruins think they're D bails them out.

When really it's Swayman/Ullmark making big saves keeping them in the games