The Bruins didn’t only trade away franchise cornerstones on Friday, they also reportedly brought aboard one intriguing young piece.
Boston potentially acquired defenseman Henri Jokiharju just seconds before the NHL trade deadline on Friday, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. It’s unknown whether or not the call was made in time, though.
Jokiharju, 25, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the season and carries a $3.1 million cap hit for 2024-25. The Bruins would give him this stretch run to potentially earn another contract heading into next season.
Jokiharju was a late addition to Team Finland’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off, sliding into the final defensive spot following injuries to Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpaa.