What is going on with Jeremy Swayman's contract?

[@bruinsdiehards]

Do you think a deal will get done?

[@2buxaslice]

No idea why people refer to Tuukka as controversial. He was amazing. He was not the reason we didn't win a cup with him as starter. He's the best goalie in Bruins history.

[@johnbrowne2170]

I agree, but the best post season performance was Tim Thomas.

[@bruinsdiehards]

He is my favourite Bruins goalie of all time but some fans always dump on me for it. I will never understand the Tuukka hate. I also agree he is the best Bruins goalie

[@bruinsdiehards]

Statistically, Rask has a better postseason in 2019. If he wisn the cup that year we would be having a different conversation

[@SomeOne-uy4kj]

Let's be fair. Had he- like many others -played for a subpar team with a weaker defense, the stats would be down in many areas, particularly wins. In addition, he got the benefit of working with Ullmark. He got to alternate. In summary, the Bruins as an org deserve some credit.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Many a Bruins goalie had inflated win stats because of the system and the team in front of him.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

I like jeremy, this might sound negative but these are the facts where I see them. He hasn't proven himself as a starter, he got through the Toronto series without Matthews. He hasn't played a full schedule of all the big boys in their houses. Until then, he's worth about $5 mil. Which is what Linus got when he was at that point of not quite proving himself. Jeremy was initially brought up because covid knocked out Rask & halak. He wasn't brought up because he was ready so I don't think it's fair to count his first season. He was instructed to stop pucks and create offensive end face-offs. He did it. Not only does Jeremy have a very aggressive agent, but a very aggressive Alaska father. That makes a difference. We are not a homogeneous world, we come from different cultures. Alaska is an extremely aggressive place. They don't look for "fair" - they look to take it all! Also respect Sway for standing up to the NHL - players' salaries need to go up compared to the revenues. I hope they work it out - still sad to see Linus go, I do think he's the better goalie right now but we need to look to the Future I'll stand behind my black and gold till I'm dead and cold. Or I don't feel like watching NHL anymore... I almost don't recognize the sport I've been watching for well over a half century. We're getting there. 🙄

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

@@TheFoolintherainn more bullshit..he has proved himself as the starter hence playing all but one playoff game and standing on his head in the playoffs against two very good teams..and yes Toronto did have Matthew's sans 1 game.. And sway played the much harder sched than ullmark this past season and played twice as many games as ullmark against the top ten offences in the league..do I need to keep exposing your lack of hockey knowledge.. You say Swayman would never make it, too short , only called up to sell jerseys, blah blah blah.. You need help.. I think you need to seek professional help.. And why still on bruin sites? You said yourself you are cheering for Ottawa this year so get lost clown

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

the lgbqt stuff they try to push is annoying if im fair, im at a hockey game to enjoy hockey, period full stop!

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

@@TheFoolintherainn I've proven all these things you say false a long time ago yet you refuse facts and real data.. Get a life

[@ericcouture96]

I love swayman...everything about him, his play, his back story...but he isnt a proven enough goalie to get 8.5 for a lenghty deal. He just doesnt have the proven experience yet. What has he won? 1 playoff round.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah, I think the Bruins will use that as well. As I mentioned, he also has never been a starter

[@ericcouture96]

@@bruinsdiehards that's exactly what will handicap him at the negotiating table. These other top paid goalies are starters with a backup not necessarily a tandem 1a and 1b. Should be interesting when it gets ironed out. I'd love to see 7 or slightly under for 6 or 7 years.

[@trevorrochon6983]

He absolutely isn’t worth 8.5. Ottinger signed for 4 million. Saros 7.75. I love sway but I can’t see why he thinks he should be the highest paid recent goalie in the nhl. Other than price and bob.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Agreed

[@stephendimino332]

The only reason we kept swayman was he was younger and cheaper. Now he wants big boy money. Our defense made him. Let him hit the road. I am rooting for korpasalo when sway leaves. See ya!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well I hope Korpi plays great but I also hope they sign Swayman

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

I agree 100%

[@seanharrigan6365]

Swayman will be worth the money, so pay him.

[@MarkMethheimer-ux3qd]

Nothing below 9.5m im calling it vasi signed for 9.5m in tampa where there is no taxes a couple years back when the cap was flat. The cap has now increased and the taxes in boston are also a contributing factor.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well hopefully its less

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

lmao swayman is NOT vasi dude fuks sakes

[@Sam-z1t6p]

Michael Landsberg look alike right on😮

[@bruinsdiehards]

Can I get paid like him please? The guy was the GoAT

[@kristinejackson8268]

I would have let swayman go and kept ullmark and worked on a goalie in the farm system to take over when allmark was done.

[@UpChuckTheBoogie]

@@kristinejackson8268 Me too

[@michaellalli7693]

I am concerned (worried) that Swayman’s agent is a Scott Boras hardliner. Hoping Boston can mutually find a resolution to these negotiations. I like your projection for a contract? Thanks for the updates.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I will say his agent does always gets his client signed as opposed to traded

[@UpChuckTheBoogie]

Trade swaymen to Edmonton for drydydel

[@ericcouture96]

Yeah that will NEVER happen. Not even a thing that could happen.​@@UpChuckTheBoogie

[@UpChuckTheBoogie]

​@@ericcouture96It's too much money for a goalie they need more scoring

[@ericcouture96]

@@UpChuckTheBoogie even if it was probable Edmonton would NEVER trade draisaitl for a goalie who hasn't ever been a legit starter. Maybe if we threw in Pasta and Poitras or lysell or another prospect. I feel you're valuing Swayman wayyy too high

[@trevorrochon6983]

6.5-7 x 8 is a fair price for both

[@bruinsdiehards]

I agree

[@trevorrochon6983]

@@bruinsdiehards if anything. Sway needs to prove he can play 55 games. If I’m him I sign a 3 year at 6.5 betting on myself and if he’s what he thinks he is in 3 years he could get 10 with a higher cap.

[@MarkMethheimer-ux3qd]

Buddy he's getting 10m Louis Gross cooks he got willy 11.5 x 8 if you think swayman is getting anything less then 10m your wrong.

[@trevorrochon6983]

@@MarkMethheimer-ux3qd lol. He ain’t getting 10

[@bobshannon8917]

Swayman is a complete downer.... Fire the Agent....Sign the FN Contract....Make Summer Fun... Again

[@Chris_Restall]

As a Lifelong Bruins Fan… “Pay that man his Money.”

[@bruinsdiehards]

Rounders was such a good movie

[@johnbrowne2170]

So if they don't sign him, trade him. Stop fooling around.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well there is a lot of time before that but if they trade him that would be brutal

[@bobshannon8917]

Swayman's BS is getting old.....Sign and get rid of the penny pincher agent...buy some Cripto to make up the difference....Dude your not making the right news!

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

could really care less if he stays or goes. What id like to see is players playing for the love of the sports and their fanbase. The goalie hug, the lgbqt crap they try to push is insanity in a hockey game period full stop! We have the staff and players to replace him if needed! I mean what says he is gonna be a top goalie this year? Personally i think ullmark was a better goalie lol

[@bruinsdiehards]

I hope they sign him soon but I see your point. Goaliss feel more replaceable than ever

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

@@bruinsdiehards havent seen a dominik hasek type goalie in many moons my brother. those guys could swing games without the best d in front of them, P roy, marty B, felix potvin....miss those dudes!

[@trevorrochon6983]

I can’t imagine guys saying they love being on a certain team but then hold them ransom in negotiations

[@bruinsdiehards]

From what I understand the player let their agents do their things and very rarely step in otherwise