BOSTON – (Staff Report from Official Team News Release) – The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Hampus Lindholm and defenseman Kodie Curran from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen, defenseman John Moore, a 2022 first-round draft pick, a 2023 second-round draft pick and a 2024 second-round draft pick. The Anaheim Ducks will retain 50% of Lindholm’s salary.
Lindholm, 28, has tallied five goals and 17 assists for 22 points in 61 games this season. The 6-foot-4, 216-pound defenseman has appeared in 582 NHL games with Anaheim, totaling 57 goals and 165 assists for 222 points. The Helsingborg, Sweden native was originally selected by Anaheim in the first round (6th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Curran, 32, has appeared in 37 games this season for the San Diego Gulls, recording 1 goal and 15 assists for 16 points. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound defenseman was signed as a free agent by Anaheim on June 3, 2020.
Vaakanainen, 23, has recorded four assists in 15 games for the Bruins this season. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound defenseman has appeared in 31 career NHL games with Boston. The Joenssu, Finland native was originally selected by Boston in the first round (18th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Moore, 31, has appeared in seven games for the Bruins this season. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound defenseman has recorded one assist and a plus-two rating. The Winnetka, IL native has appeared in 544 career NHL games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Ranges, Arizona Coyotes, New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins, tallying 38 goals and 80 assists for 118 points. Moore was originally select by Columbus in the first round (21st overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
