The Bruins didn’t only [trade away franchise cornerstones](https://nesn.com/2025/03/bruins-reportedly-trading-brad-marchand-to-panthers/) on Friday, they also reportedly brought aboard one intriguing young piece.
Boston potentially acquired defenseman Henri Jokiharju just seconds before the NHL trade deadline on Friday, [according to TSN’s Darren Dreger](https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1898106759153127801). It’s unknown whether or not the call was made in time, though.
Jokiharju, 24, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the season and carries a $3.1 million cap hit for 2024-25. The Bruins would give him this stretch run to potentially earn another contract heading into next season.
Jokiharju was a late addition to Team Finland’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off, sliding into the final defensive spot following injuries to Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpaa.
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