For the first time in three years, the Boston Bruins will have a first-round pick at their disposal.
Earlier in the week, GM Don Sweeney acquired the 25th overall pick as part of the Linus Ullmark trade to Ottawa that also involved goalie Joonas Korpisalo and bottom-six forward Mark Kastellic. On the surface, the return for the former Vezina Winner felt a bit underwhelming, given Korpisalo’s struggles last year and the limited cap relief following the transaction.
Perhaps in a few years, the Bruins will significantly reap the benefits of the Ullmark trade if they select a top future talent.