Jeremy Swayman's recent comments raises concerns with his future in Boston
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Not long after the Boston Bruins traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators, goaltender Jeremy Swayman's recent comments about the team have sparked concerns that he might also be on the move.
The Bruins have relied on a tandem goaltending strategy for the past few years, which many believe contributed to their recent success. However, with success comes higher costs, and the team could no longer afford to keep both goaltenders. After their 2024 Stanley Cup playoff run ended in the second round, the Bruins chose to move forward with 25-year-old Jeremy Swayman. They traded former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Mark Kastelic, Joonas Korpisalo, and the draft pick used to select Dean Letourneau.
However, the Bruins have struggled to finalize a contract with Swayman. With the season approaching, fans are worried that he may not be part of next year's lineup. After discussing his situation and progress toward a deal, Swayman seemed unconcerned, leaving the negotiations entirely in his agent's hands, regardless of the outcome.
"I do love it, and that's all I can control, and I know that. I have complete trust in my agent and I know that it's going to get done eventually[...]
I'm getting just as much experience right now as I did last year, with different ways of it all. And we know, it's a business. It's unfortunate at times, but I know I'm gonna be playing hockey at the end of the day. And I really hope with it's the Boston Bruins."
I'm getting just as much experience right now as I did last year, with different ways of it all. And we know, it's a business. It's unfortunate at times, but I know I'm gonna be playing hockey at the end of the day. And I really hope with it's the Boston Bruins."
Swayman, currently a restricted free agent (RFA) and ranked by NHL Network as the league's fourth-best goaltender, faces a challenge. The Bruins have just over $8.6 million in cap space, which may not be enough to meet his contract demands. Hopefully, both sides can reach an agreement; otherwise, Swayman may have to continue his career elsewhere in the NHL.
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