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The Boston Bruins appear headed for a goaltending shake-up this offseason, with Joonas Korpisalo likely on the way out following blunt exit interview remarks.

Korpisalo frustrated with limited role, says he wants more

Joonas Korpisalo didn’t hold back when asked about his first year in Boston.

After a season where he saw limited action, the veteran netminder voiced clear frustration with how things were handled.

I don’t think there’s any goalie in the league who’s comfortable playing 20-25 games, he said during his exit meeting.

I’m gonna push for more games, for sure.

That kind of candor usually means one thing: change is coming.

Korpisalo, 30, came into the year hoping to compete for meaningful minutes.

Instead, he found himself watching from the bench more often than not.

It’s a tough situation for a goaltender who’s proven he can handle heavier workloads elsewhere.

Swayman’s extension leaves little room in Boston’s crease

The writing might’ve already been on the wall.

Jeremy Swayman, despite a down season, secured an eight-year deal and remains the organization’s go-to guy moving forward.

That contract sends a message: the Bruins have their starter, and he’s not going anywhere.

As for Korpisalo?

Unless something changes drastically, he’s not getting the bump in starts he’s after.

The Bruins now face a logical decision.

If Korpisalo doesn’t fit their long-term plans, it may be best for both sides to explore a trade.

He played well in the chances he got, but paying a backup $3 million to sit idle doesn’t align with the team’s roster-building goals—especially when internal options are knocking.

Younger goalies, tight cap make trade likely

Prospects like Michael DiPietro and Brandon Bussi have been quietly developing in the AHL.

Either one could step into the backup role at a fraction of the cost. I

t’s a financially sound move and gives Boston some breathing room under the cap.

Plus, timing might be in their favor.

The free agent goalie pool is thin this summer. That scarcity increases Korpisalo’s value, and teams looking for an experienced netminder may see him as a reliable stopgap or tandem partner.

Trading him now could give the Bruins a decent return and free up space to make other key moves in the offseason.

It’s not personal—it’s business.

Korpisalo wants more. Boston likely can’t give it to him. The rest may come down to finding the right suitor and making sure the Bruins don’t walk away empty-handed.