Fansided · Sep 4, 2025
Linus Ullmark & Leevi Merilainen make a top 10 list
Linus Ullmark | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImagesIn June 2024, the Ottawa Senators made a bold statement when they traded for 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins. Trading for Ullmark helped the Senators find a number one goaltender to help them win games.
While Ullmark was solid, last season the Senators saw something not many expected which was a rise from Leevi Merilainen. Prior to last season, Merilainen played in just two NHL games, but had an incredible Winter surge to save the Senators season.