Boston Bruins legend speaks out on the Jeremy Swayman situation

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Joshua Deeds
August 7, 2024 (10:27)

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Andrew Raycroft, former Bruins goaltender has mentioned that he hasn't heard any updates on the situation between the team and Jeremy Swayman.

The Former Calder Memorial Trophy winner has stated that he has no concern that a deal will get done between the two sides.

This was on the WEEI's Skate Pod:

"No level of concern. No updates haven't heard a thing," Raycroft said on the podcast. "... Everybody's gone. The hockey world -- everybody is gone. Since July 7 when that development camp shut down the last one in the league, everybody is gone."M

Raycroft went on to remind Bruins fans that the majority of the players are in Croatia, celebrating the recent Pastrnak wedding, which includes Swayman.

It's unlikely they'll be talking business right now.

"There's really no reason for fans to be worried about a contract until September," Raycroft said. "September 1 is maybe you can start thinking or even talking about it and even then they have two weeks (until the start of training camp)."

It's likely the two sides resume negotiations after both sides return from vacations, said the NESN Analyst.

"This is going to take two phone calls at the end of the day," Raycroft said. "Jeremy can't really go anywhere. He has to sign. He has to play. He has to make a lot of money and the Bruins have to pay him a lot of money. I think at the end of the day, it will be a couple of phone calls, they'll get it hashed out, and he'll be playing on opening night."

Neither side filed for arbitration which means they should be closer than we think they are, all they need to do is cross T's and dot some I's and even if there was an offer-sheet, the Bruins could match the deal.

Relax, Bruins fans.

Source: NESN
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