Bruins after dark

Joonas Korpisalo and Andrew Peeke are reportedly on the block as the Bruins look to clear cap space and regroup after a letdown 2024-25 campaign.

Change is coming after things fell short

The Bruins rolled the dice last offseason, throwing big money at Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to tighten up their lineup.

On paper, it looked like a push to get over the hump.

In reality? It didn’t click.

The team sputtered, and the results were nowhere near what fans—or management—had in mind.

That’s put Boston in a spot where moves feel not just likely, but necessary.

With another summer reset looming, it sounds like some contracts are already being looked at closely.

According to The Hockey News, a pair of names are starting to come up in trade discussions Joonas Korpisalo and Andrew Peeke.

Korpisalo’s time might be running out

Let’s start with Korpisalo.

He came in expecting a legit tandem setup in net. That never materialized.

Jeremy Swayman grabbed the starter’s role and never really looked back—especially after signing that eight-year extension.

Sources say Korpisalo wasn’t thrilled about how his workload dropped as the season wore on

It’s not hard to see where this is going.

He’s got a $3 million cap hit, and in a league where every dollar matters, that’s a steep price for a goalie riding the bench most nights.

Moving him could give the Bruins some breathing room to go after more pressing needs this July.

Peeke could be next out the door

Then there’s Peeke. He’s in the last year of his deal, and while he was steady enough on the third pair, the Bruins have younger options who are ready to step in.

Don’t be surprised if Boston tries to flip Peeke to create space on the back end and the cap sheet

Shedding his $2.75 million salary might not be the kind of blockbuster move fans are hoping for, but it’s the kind of subtle shift that lets teams make bigger ones down the line.

And this summer, Boston needs all the flexibility it can get.

Pressure’s on in Boston

If both players are dealt, that’s nearly $6 million off the books.

That’s not pocket change. And with a few key holes to fill—particularly up front—it could be the difference between running it back and taking a real shot at improvement.

Expect the Bruins to be active.

Sweeney and his staff know this roster needs tweaking, and that likely starts with clearing space.

Korpisalo and Peeke might just be the first dominos to fall.