Don Sweeney acquired a right-winger the Bruins were rumored to get for weeks.
The Bruins traded for forward Ondrej Kase of the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for David Backes, prospect Axel Andersson, and a 2020 first-round pick on Friday.
Sweeney told reporters on in a conference call that he is “really pleased” with the trade.
“(Kase is) a young, talented player,” the Bruins’ general manager said. “He adds speed and offensive ability. It addresses a need.”
“He adds another dimension to our hockey club. . . we’re in it to win it,” Sweeney added.