Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney Frustrated With Rumours

Following their elimination from the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers in April, trade rumors have swirled around Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk.

In a salary cap move last Monday, the Bruins traded winger Taylor Hall and the rights to pending unrestricted free agent Nick Foligno for defensive prospects Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula.

According to various sources, Bruins GM Don Sweeney has engaged in trade discussions involving goaltenders Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman, defensemen Brandon Carlo and Derek Forbort, and forwards Jake DeBrusk and Trent Frederic. Sweeney clarified that this doesn't imply active shopping of these players, but rather interest expressed by other teams.

Responding to the trade rumors surrounding Grzelcyk, who carries a $4.2 million salary cap hit, Sweeney expressed frustration with the cap situation and the origin of the rumors.

"I didn't start any rumors. So, you want to ask me where they came from?" Sweeney stated, expressing exasperation. "You want to look in the mirror? Maybe you guys started them, you know, is it hypothetical that they're having conversations about players, our lineup? No. It's fact, and there's no question that I'm never going to discuss whether or not a team has called me. That's just the job. It doesn't matter who it is. That's disrespectful to a player, from my point of view, being a former player."

Sweeney emphasized Grzelcyk's versatility and his ability to excel alongside Charlie McAvoy on the top defensive pairing. He acknowledged the defenseman's varied usage throughout the lineup and highlighted his contributions to the team's success in the regular season.

While expressing good wishes for departing player Dmitry Orlov, Sweeney reaffirmed his belief in Grzelcyk's role within the Bruins' lineup and his potential for future success.

As the offseason progresses, it remains to be seen if the Bruins will make further moves to navigate salary cap challenges and reshape their roster for the upcoming season.

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3 JUILLET \| 265 ANSWERS Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney Frustrated With Rumours Will the Bruins trade any of the players Sweeney has stated he's had trade talks about?
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