Where do the Bruins, should the Bruins stand on each goaltender conundrum?

With trades swirling all over the NHL, and free agency and the draft looming on the horizon, the Boston Bruins have a bit of a conundrum going on.

It is not who they are going to draft, it is not who their new coach in Providence is going to be, and it is not even what their new assistant coach Jay Leach's role is going to be. Their problem is they have three qualified goaltenders, and two spots to fill going into the season.

The three are Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark, and Brandon Bussi. Another problem that presents itself here too is that only one of the three is under contract, that being Ullmark. And to make matters worse, it is looking more and more like he will be traded, where to is up in the air as of the writing of this article.

Reportedly, according to Mark Divver of NHL.com, a contract is in the works for Bussi.

As for Swayman, there has been nothing publically announced regarding his contract. However, it would definitely behoove Bruins' General Manager, Don Sweeney, to avoid arbitration at all costs.

What should Boston do about all of these conundrums? It's a puzzle, and here's what this reporter feels is the best possible scenario for any of them.

Linus Ullmark

With Ullmark, Boston is stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, the Bruins can bundle him and another viable asset and get a valued asset whether than be an additional left-handed shot on defense or an earlier draft pick.

The flip side of that, however, if Boston decides to keep him around, they will have a veteran goaltender and have at least one spot in net locked down. The question is of the other two goaltenders (Bussi and Swayman), who do the Bruins decide to prioritize after that?

While he did have a good season, chances are, they are just looking for the most viable trade option for Ullmark, and that's exactly what they should do. Right now, there have been rumors of many different teams, but now that Ullmark's no-trade list has been narrowed down to 14 teams, it's likely he will be moved, it's a matter of where.

If he goes, at least we will be left with this lasting memory.

What they should do:
Find a team-friendly deal, and trade him to someone who does not pose a threat, but can give Boston a valuable return.

Brandon Bussi

Bussi is kind of the odd one out of this group. He does not have any NHL experience, despite being called up a few times, but each time he has played in the preseason he has had a strong showing.

Bussi has made saves when he needed to, and utilized his 6'5" frame to his advantage, especially when he has to sprawl from one side of the net to the other.

Many people in the media, and organization too, think that he is ready to called up to the NHL and it's just a matter of him making a lasting impact. The only problem that presents itself is this.

Say, for argument's sake, Ullmark is gone and it's Bussi and Swayman battling for a starter's spot. That's two guys that are the same age going for the same position. The only difference between the two is one is older, but less experienced, and the other is older and is much more experienced.

Bussi is reportedly having contract talks with the team, and while it's intriguing to hear to hear that, it's not intriguing enough that fans are going to be clamoring to hear more just yet.

What should they do:
Really what Boston needs to do first with Bussi, is make a decision on Ullmark. If Ullmark is to stay, the Bruins need to sign Bussi to a two-way deal, giving him a chance to show Sweeney what he can do in the NHL.

If Ullmark goes, then he needs to get signed to at the very least a short term deal so they're not tied down to him as a backup, or God forbid a starter if Swayman walks.