BREAKING: “Boston Bruins Poised for Offseason Moves with Increased Cap Flexibility”

The Boston Bruins are set to embrace newfound flexibility this offseason after being constrained by limited salary-cap space in previous years. With a projected $21.7 million in cap room for the upcoming 2024-25 season, General Manager Don Sweeney is poised to take advantage of the trade and free-agent markets.

One potential move to free up additional cap space involves trading goaltender Linus Ullmark, who has one year left on his contract and reportedly rejected a trade before the March deadline. With rising star Jeremy Swayman expected to take on the starting goalie role, Ullmark could find himself on the move to a team not on his no-trade list, with the New Jersey Devils expressing interest.

Sweeney may use some of the available cap space to strengthen the team’s forward depth by pursuing an experienced two-way center like Elias Lindholm, who was recently traded to the Vancouver Canucks. Should Lindholm hit the open market as a free agent in July, the Bruins could make a move to secure his services.

Additionally, there’s speculation that the Bruins could target defenseman Noah Hanifin if he becomes available in free agency. Sweeney reportedly had interest in Hanifin before he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, and his potential availability this summer could spark renewed interest from the Bruins.

NHL insiders suggest that Sweeney has laid the groundwork for significant offseason moves, setting the stage for the Bruins to bolster their roster and remain competitive among the league’s top teams for years to come. With cap flexibility on their side, the Bruins are poised to make waves in the upcoming offseason.