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Linus Ullmark Officially Speaks Out For The First Time Since Trade Rumors
Trade rumors have been swirling around, especially one involving Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark potentially heading to the LA Kings. Finally, Ullmark himself has broken his silence on the matter.
In the mix of speculation, it was suggested that the Bruins had a deal lined up that would've seen Ullmark join the Kings, with Pierre-Luc Dubois coming the other way. Details of the supposed trade remain a mystery, as the move never materialized.
There's talk that Ullmark might have exercised his trade protection rights to block the deal. When probed about the rumor, Ullmark sidestepped a direct answer.
Ullmark: "I got emotional when Swayman said all these nice things to me at the end of the game today. It's tough to talk about, but I'm so gosh darn happy."
This vague response leaves much to interpretation. It suggests the trade talks might have been more than just rumors, but Ullmark is steering clear of confirming anything, likely to avoid any awkwardness with his current team.
On the ice, Ullmark's performance since the rumors began has been nothing short of stellar. In his first game post-deadline, he saved 38 shots, helping the Bruins secure a dominant 5-1 victory over the Penguins.
Whether or not the trade rumors affected his game, Ullmark's display showed the Bruins might have dodged a bullet by keeping him around.
Source: Houseofhockey
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| Yes, he knew what he was doing | 73 | 69.5 % |
| No, he has a no trade clause | 32 | 30.5 % |
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