The Bruins look like they got the left-shot defenseman they were looking for.
The Ducks are trading defenseman Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen, defenseman John Moore, a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 second-round pick, and 2024 second-round pick, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday. As part of the deal, the Ducks will retain 50 percent of Lindholm’s salary. Boston also received AHL defenseman Kodie Curran.
Lindholm, 28, was viewed as one of the top players on the trade market ahead of Monday’s deadline. He has 22 points in 61 games this season and has an even plus/minus while playing for a team that’s well below .