The Boston Bruins, who were easily manipulating the Detroit Red Wings in Thursday’s 5-1 win, traded forward Jack Stadnica to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the rights to goaltender Michael DiPietro and defenseman Jonathan Meilenburg. The we.
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney met with reporters after the win to discuss the deal during the game.
“It’s all about timing, right?” Sweeney said, as seen in NESN’s post-match coverage. “(David Craich) gets injured during the game. I promised, and it was really an opportunity for Jack to reset and go to a team that was looking for a young center who could probably grow with the group. I think we will get a really good opportunity soon.”
After being selected 53rd overall in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Stadnica appeared in 38 games for Boston during his four-year run with the Bruins. The 23-year-old has totaled 1 goal, 5 assists and 7 points in a Bruins uniform.
Before the start of the 2022-23 season, Stadnica signed a two-year contract extension with the Bruins.
“He’s a great kid,” said Sweeney. “He works so hard and really cares. I am grateful for all the time I was able to spend with him here.”
Mailenburg was selected by the Canucks in the fifth round of the 2021 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old prospect has yet to sign an entry-level contract and is currently playing for Swedish hockey Allsvenskan he has played for league side Mora IK this season.
