The Boston Bruins have made a significant move to address their goaltending needs by signing Kasimir Kaskisuo, a former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie, to a professional try-out agreement. This comes at a crucial time, as the team’s presumed starter, Jeremy Swayman, has yet to sign a contract extension ¹. Swayman’s absence from the training camp roster has created an opening for Kaskisuo to fill, providing much-needed depth to the team
Kaskisuo, 30, brings a wealth of experience from his time in the AHL, including a five-season stint with the Toronto Marlies ¹. Although he has only played two NHL games, his consistency in the AHL will be valuable for the Bruins. Last season, he played 13 games for the Laval Rocket, posting a .909 save percentage and a 2.79 goals-against average
The Bruins’ goaltending situation has been uncertain since trading Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators and acquiring Joonas Korpisalo ¹. With Swayman’s contract negotiations ongoing, Korpisalo is now expected to start the season as the No. 1 goalie ¹. However, the lack of depth behind Korpisalo, comprising Brandon Bussi and Michael DiPietro, prompted the Bruins to sign Kaskisuo ¹.
Key Implications:
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Kaskisuo’s Experience: Provides a steady presence in net, despite limited NHL experience ¹
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Swayman’s Holdout: Continues to impact the team’s goaltending situation ¹
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Korpisalo’s Role: Expected to start as No. 1 goalie, barring a Swayman extension ¹
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Bruins’ Depth: Kaskisuo’s signing addresses the need for additional goaltending depth ¹
By signing Kaskisuo, the Bruins have taken a step towards solidifying their goaltending position, but the situation remains uncertain until Swayman’s contract is resolved
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