A Surprising Development in Bruins Negotiations with Jeremy Swayman

"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."
Shesterkin and Swayman are similar in many ways, as they're two of the top goalies in the NHL. They're both negotiating new deals with their respective GM's and both apparently want to sign deals that get them paid similarly, and not take team-friendly deals.

Swayman would discuss the issue on the "Shut Up Marc" Podcast which detailed his perspective on negotiations.

There's no definitive answer as to where Swayman and the Bruins are in terms of contract negotiations.

But if there's anything there should be red flags all around the front office, as the season approaches and Swayman remains out of the training camp lineup.

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New development: Jeremy Swayman negotiations take surprising turn

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