Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic answers questions on the Bruins,

With the obvious need to replenish draft picks and prospects for at least a minor rebuild, why keep two starting goalies? Even if Linus Ullmark could have only garnered a late first- or second-round pick, wouldn’t that have been worth it? Also, with Brad Marchand having a list of 15 teams he could be traded to this season, does it make sense to explore trading him this year? What would his potential return be? — Brendan N.

The Bruins’ perspective is that having the best goaltending rotation in the league will be their position of strength for 2023-24. That should keep them competitive. Fair point in terms of using Ullmark to accumulate futures. But would a Jeremy Swayman-Brandon Bussi tandem give them a chance to win this season? Their odds would certainly not be as good. The organization still believes the roster, with Ullmark and Swayman, can make the playoffs.

Trading Marchand would bring about a similar scenario. They would not be as good in 2023-24. As for his return, I think it would be a first-round pick and a mid-level prospect.

So the Bruins knew Bergeron was retiring in May and this was still Don Sweeney’s plan for July 1? — Louis S.

He didn’t have many alternatives. Not enough free cash to be a major player in UFA.

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