The writing’s on the wall that Linus Ullmark’s tenure in Boston could be coming to an end.
Though the Bruins have benefitted from boasting the best goalie tandem in the league, Jeremy Swayman’s upcoming raise and his dominant play in the playoffs mapped out a future where the 25-year-old goalie holds court as Boston’s No. 1 option in net.
It remains to be seen how Boston would navigate the trade protections involved with Ullmark’s contract, as the reigning Vezina Trophy winner has a 16-team no-trade list.
And even if the Bruins find a suitor that Ullmark signs off on, the actual return for a No.