Blackhawks Trade Victor Soderstrom Rights To Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Victor Soderstrom to the Boston Bruins in exchange for defense prospect Ryan Mast and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick. Soderstrom, 24, had a strong 2024-25 season in the Swedish Hockey League with Brynäs IF, posting 37 points in 49 games, making him a valuable asset for the Bruins who hope he may return to North America. He was originally a first-round pick by Arizona in the 2019 NHL Draft and has experience in both the NHL and AHL. Mast, a 22-year-old defenseman known for his size, played 37 games with the Providence Bruins last season and was a sixth-round pick in 2021. The trade reflects Boston's interest in bolstering their defensive prospects while Chicago gains size and a draft pick. Soderstrom remains under contract with Brynäs for another year, making his potential return to the NHL a point of interest.