In a surprising move, the Boston Bruins have traded goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators this week, marking the end of his tenure with the team. This trade not only shook up the Bruins' roster but also meant the end of the heartwarming goalie hugs shared between Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman.

The trade, which took place on Monday, saw Ullmark being exchanged for goalie Joonas Korpisalo, forward Mark Kastelic, and a valuable first-round pick in this year's NHL draft. The deal not only provided Boston with much-needed cap space for the upcoming free agency period but also solidified Swayman's role as the Bruins' top netminder.

As news of the trade spread, Swayman, the 25-year-old rising star, took to his Instagram story on Tuesday, sharing a picture of himself and Ullmark at a Bruins Foundation event. Swayman captioned the photo by calling Ullmark his "brother for life," showcasing the strong bond they had developed during their time together.

Swayman continued to pay tribute to Ullmark, posting a series of highlights from Ullmark's three-year tenure with the Bruins on his Instagram story. It was undoubtedly a heartfelt farewell from Swayman to his former teammate.

Ullmark, too, expressed his gratitude on Instagram, sending a heartfelt goodbye to the Bruins organization and thanking the team's fans for their support throughout his time in Boston. Despite only being teammates for a short period, Pat Maroon, another Boston player, also expressed his gratitude towards Ullmark.

The trade has undoubtedly left a void in the hearts of Bruins fans, who had grown accustomed to the endearing goalie hugs shared between Ullmark and Swayman. But they can hold on to the memories of this remarkable goalie duo, cherishing the moments they brought to the ice.

Bruins supporters will eagerly await the first matchup against the Senators at TD Garden, marking Ullmark's return, to give him the recognition he deserves. Even though the goalie hugs may be a thing of the past, Bruins fans will always hold Ullmark and Swayman in high regard, appreciating the incredible performances they delivered on the ice.