Bruins trade for Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm

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The Bruins looked as if they had found the left-shot defenseman they were looking for.

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Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen

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Defenseman John Moore, a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 second-round pick, and 2024

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Second-round pick, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday

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The Ducks will retain 50 percent of Lindholm’s salary

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Lindholm was the top players on the trade market ahead of Monday’s deadline

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22 points in 61 games this season

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Even plus/minus while playing for a team that’s well below .500.

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Lindholm was also a pivotal part of the Ducks’ penalty-killing unit

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Eighth ranked in the league.

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Vaakanainen, 23, was the Bruins’ first-round pick in the 2017

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Moore, 31, signed a five-year, $13.75 million deal with the Bruins in 2018

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The Bruins holding a 38-19-5 record as of Saturday

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Boston’s also just three points behind Tampa Bay for second place in the Atlantic Division.

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