Boston Bruins concerned about an offer sheet for Jeremy Swayman
In the NHL, offer sheets are a legal but rarely used tool to acquire restricted free agents.
However, with the current salary cap constraints and teams having limited cap space, some speculate that this might be the year for offer sheets to make a comeback.
The Bruins, who have $6.2 million in cap space and need to sign Swayman and two other restricted free agents, might be vulnerable to such an offer.
While the Bruins aim to re-sign Swayman, his strong performance last season, including a 24-6-4 record, a 2.27 GAA, and a .920 save percentage, could attract interest from other teams.
The Chicago Blackhawks, with $17.2 million in cap space, are one potential candidate to submit an offer sheet to Swayman. They also possess multiple high draft picks in 2024, adding further intrigue to the situation.
Boston's general manager, Don Sweeney, has expressed confidence in Swayman and his desire to keep him long-term.
However, matching a lucrative offer sheet could impact the Bruins' ability to address other needs and potentially miss out on a first-round draft pick.
Sweeney's comments suggest a strong inclination to retain Swayman, but the possibility of an offer sheet looms.
As the agent quoted suggests, it is a situation worth monitoring as the Bruins navigate the delicate balance of cap space, player contracts, and future prospects.
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Would this be a big hit for the Boston Bruins if they ended up losing Jeremy Swayman? | ||
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