‘It was a feeling of emptiness,’ Linus Ullmark’s EMOTIONAL phone call to Jeremy Swayman left veteran with ‘lot of tears’
The Boston Bruins have traded veteran goalie Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators, ending a memorable chapter of on-ice bear hugs and camaraderie. The trade, which took place on Monday, marked a significant change in the 2024 NHL Trade market.
Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman’s friendship is well-known throughout the National Hockey League, extending beyond the ice rink. After receiving the call from his agent and GM, Ullmark immediately reached out to his close friend to share the heartbreaking news.
In a recent interview with the What Chaos podcast, Linus Ullmark recounted the emotional moment. The call involved “a lot of tears” as they came to terms with the reality that they would no longer be working together.
“I remember I gave him the call as soon as I talked to the GMs and my agent. I called him right away, and I was shaking. It was a feeling of emptiness…” Linus Ullmark on the What Chaos podcast.
Ullmark admitted he initially struggled to move on, but after an emotional release and a comforting hug from his wife, he began to accept the change and prepare for his new journey.
Linus Ullmark Talks About Joining Senators After Trade from Bruins
Despite the bitter feelings of leaving the Boston Bruins, Ullmark is looking forward to starting his new chapter with the Ottawa Senators. “It’s a very young, but exciting team,” he remarked.
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Reflecting on his experiences against the Senators, Ullmark praised their solid gameplay, adding:
“There’s a lot of speed and a lot of skill…they really showed how dangerous and how good they can be. And it’s all about consistency in my mind…that’s going to be a very dangerous team going forward.” – Linus Ullmark, per NHL.com.
Ullmark is optimistic about the 2024-25 season with his new team. Confident in his abilities, he said, “I showed my skill level,” and is eager to elevate his performance with the Senators
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