Swayman, drafted 111th overall in 2017, was expected to become the Bruins' main goalie after the offseason trade of
Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators. Last season, Swayman played in 44 games, posting a 25-10-8 record with a 2.53 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. He was also an All-Star in 2024 and shared the William M. Jennings Trophy with Ullmark in 2023 for allowing the fewest goals during the season.