Jeremy Swayman makes a shocking statement
On Saturday, Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman earned his first All-Star nomination, chosen by fans as one of four goalkeepers. He will participate in Toronto alongside his teammate David Pastrnak and coach Jim Montgomery. While the fan voting aspect of the All-Star selection is essentially a popularity contest, Swayman's recognition is undoubtedly merited.
Following a 4-3 overtime victory in St. Louis on Saturday, Swayman's season record stands at 12-3-7. He is currently sixth in the NHL for save percentage (.918) and eighth for goals-against average (2.49). Additionally, he ranks seventh in goals saved above expected and third in 5-on-5 save percentage.
When asked on Saturday night about the significance of his All-Star selection, Swayman provided a rather intriguing response.
"But yeah, after dealing with what I did this summer with arbitration, hearing things that a player should never hear, it feels pretty special to be in this situation. So, I'm extremely honored and I'm really excited to join Pasta and Monty."
The latter part is particularly noteworthy. It's well-known that Swayman disliked the arbitration process during the summer. There was a significant gap of $2.8 million between his expectations and the Bruins' offer, and they couldn't reach a settlement before the hearing. An independent arbitrator eventually made a decision, fixing the amount at $3.475 million.
Arbitration sessions can be quite tense and awkward. In these meetings, the team is essentially required to present arguments about why the player doesn't deserve the salary they believe they're worth, with the player present to listen to every detail.
We hope that this will not affect long-term contract negotiations with the Bruins.
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