BREAKING: Bruins need to make an urgent decision
Boston Bruins' General Manager Don Sweeney finds himself in a challenging salary cap predicament as negotiations for Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic's new deals loom large.
According to Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now, trade discussions in the NHL have been relatively quiet lately, but the approaching arbitration hearings for these two restricted free agents could change the landscape.
To accommodate the anticipated substantial raises for Swayman and Frederic, Murphy suggests that Sweeney might explore trading defenseman Derek Forbort or another contract. This strategic move would create the necessary salary cap space.
Projections indicate that Frederic could secure a three-year, $6.8 million contract with a $2.2 million cap hit, while Swayman might ink a two-year, $7.5 million contract with a $3.7 million cap hit.
To achieve this, an additional $3 million in salary cap space may need to be freed up, making Forbort a potential trade target.
The Bruins have faced challenges in the off-season, with significant departures from the team.
To secure deals for their promising young talents and maintain a competitive roster for the upcoming season, Sweeney must make strategic moves.
As training camp draws near, the Bruins will carefully navigate the salary cap situation, knowing tough decisions lie ahead. It's a critical period that will shape the team's outlook for the upcoming season.
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19 JUILLET | 249 ANSWERS BREAKING: Bruins need to make an urgent decision Should the Boston Bruins trade players to create cap space for Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic? | ||
| Yes | 188 | 75.5 % |
| No | 61 | 24.5 % |
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