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New development: Jeremy Swayman negotiations take surprising turn

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Maverick Mitchell
September 25, 2024 (10:44)

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Jeremy Swayman Contract negotiations heating up

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With only 2 weeks until the regular season kicks of for the Boston Bruins, their star goalie remains one of two remaining RFA's in the NHL to be signed, and NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has a major update.

NHL insider and well respected TSN analyst Pierre LeBrun got an inside scoop on where the Bruins and Swayman are in contract negotiations. He stated that both sides are holding firm on what they want, but a new deadline could be set compared to what originally reported. General Manager Don Sweeney said that the deadline would be around December 1st, but now, LeBrun mentioned it could be closer to the Bruin season opener on October 10th.

"There's ongoing dialogue. I checked in on this again on Tuesday and I was told it's status quo and they're still not there," LeBrun said Tuesday on Early Trading. "It gives me the sense that, even despite the pressure of the situation, that their real deadline is opening night as opposed to the start of camp last week. Both sides will keep going here.

"The key thing is that Swayman is still very focused on getting an eight-year deal. That's still the No. 1 priority for him, and the Bruins are looking at a long-term deal as well. But, you can't have the [New York Rangers goaltender Igor] Shesterkin discussion without having Swayman tied into it in the sense that they are different negotiations. Swayman, in terms of the collective bargaining agreement, isn't at the same leverage point because he won't be a UFA at the end of the year. So, Shesterkin has the higher leverage point.

"...Just because all these goalies [across the league] are signing for whatever they signed for the last couple years, Swayman can't find a way to push through. I think we're seeing that in his negotiations with the Bruins, so it's a fascinating one."

With Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers looking for a contract in the ballpark of $10.5 million, Swayman has been rumored to want around the same, and he was very blunt on a recent interview per the 'Shut up Marc Podcast' that he has not intentions in signing a team friendly deal.

"If you were to ask me that same question a year ago, I would answer it truthfully, and I would say it's scary'' said Swayman. «It's a lot of resentment towards people that want you to succeed, and when you're not getting compensated for your endless efforts and doing what you do best, it's a nerve-wracking feeling because it's your family you're fighting for.

«The answer I'm going to give you this year is that I've educated myself, and that I understand the business side of it all. And it's given me a complete new mindset of understanding the business and how to react to it.

"I understand the cap is going up and where it will be in years. I understand my comparables and how I can't ruin the goalie market for other guys that are going to be in my shoes down the line." - Swayman

At this point in time, it is unclear where the Bruins and Swayman stand in terms of contact and conversations, but as the preseason comes to a close, the level of worry is rising.

Source: TSN
RFA Swayman focused on eight-year deal as talks continue with Bruins

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