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.

Jeremy Swayman

I mean, Swayman has been talked about as the cornerstone of the franchise in Boston for years, even since he was playing at the University of Maine, Goaltender Development Coach and former NHL netminder, Mike Dunham, even said that he was "the future of goaltending in Boston."

After the season that Swayman put together, he's primed and ready for a spot on the NHL roster to himself where he gets the bulk of the starts. He did put together a starter-worthy season, and is ready for the next stage.

Right now, don't be surprised if Boston is simply working out the numbers to see where exactly they can meet Swayman. Whether that is saying that they will pay him what he wants given their cap space or meeting in the middle.

What they should do:
The Bruins need to go out of their way to sign Swayman pre-arbitration, or if he even makes it past arbitration match any offer sheet presented to him.