The Boston Bruins have used the tandem goaltending strategy for the past few years. Given their caliber in the last few seasons, many attributed this to their recent success. However, with increased returns come increased costs, and the team could no longer afford both. After their run ended in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Boston Bruins decided their best choice moving forward was with 25-year-old Jeremy Swayman. The team traded former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for
Mark Kastelic,
Joonas Korpisalo, and the pick used to draft
Dean Letourneau.