When the Boston Bruins tried to bury the Linus Ullmark trade during Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, fans knew that even the front office wasn't sure if it was going to be a good deal. The Bruins were trying to nab a first-round pick in the 2024 draft, and they felt this deal with the Ottawa Senators was the best way to do so, given the event was quickly approaching.
The Bruins used the first-round pick they acquired to draft Dean Letourneau, which also turned some heads, considering it was more of a gamble than a sure-fire thing.