Bruins add another goaltender to the mix for training camp

The Boston Bruins have added to the goaltender room, in the absence of Jeremy Swayman at training camp.

As announced by the team on Thursday, the Bruins have signed goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). Kaskisuo is a native of Vantaa, Finland, who played 13 games with the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL), an affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, during the 2023-24 season. He posted a record of 7-4-0 with a 2.90 goals against average and a .909 save percentage.

Kaskisuo originally signed a two-way deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016, and bounced around the minors before debuting in the NHL for a game in the 2019-20 season. He later signed with the Nashville Predators and checked in during one game in the 2020-21 season, making three saves.

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The Bruins had Kaskisuo in town and suited up for the first day of open training camp practice at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton on Thursday. Kaskisuo worked in goal with Group B, along with Brandon Bussi and Ryan Bischel. At one point in a 2-on-2 drill, Kaskisuo stoned Bruins forward prospect Trevor Kuntar on multiple opportunities at the doorstep.

Ultimately, Kaskisuo will likely be a body for camp and nothing more, as Swayman and his camp continue to work with the Bruins toward a new contract. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney indicated that the Bruins will sign Swayman prior to the Dec. 1 deadline, but the possibility remains that negotiations could in fact stretch well into the regular season.

The Bruins will hold their second open training camp practice of the season on Friday. Read more about the first day of camp below.

Matt Dolloff is a writer and digital content producer for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Read all of his articles here.

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