Jeremy Swayman's contract situation just took a turn for the worst
The ongoing negotiations between Bruins starting goaltender Jeremy Swayman and Bruins management apparently has taken a turn for the worst. Both sides are far apart in terms of term and value of money which puts the Bruins in a precarious position to start the season.
However, a new proposal may be emerging that could tide over the Bruins while seeking some certainty in Swayman's game. According to Kevin Paul of the Boston Globe, the Bruins may look towards a shorter bridge deal which would be in the range of two to three years. These deals have been done before throughout the NHL as several great players have emerged on the right side of the contract.
Even though he had a great playoff, the Bruins need to see if he can handle a full season as the starter and it's likely that they would go with a starter only style of goaltending rather than a tandem like they've been doing over the past couple of years with Linus Ullmark.
One advantage of doing this style would give the Bruins a little breathing room in terms of shaping up their cap situation over the next couple of years well knowing that's women will be paid a higher salary and could bolster his numbers even more to eventually seeking the mega contract he's looking for.
Swayman has stated in interviews recently that his entire vision and understanding of his situation has completely changed as he is a business student and has learned the business of the NHL.
While some have suggested he is seeking over $10 million per season, given his limited amount of play in the NHL and only one playoff series win, it's unlikely the Bruins will give him that kind of money this early on and maybe a bridge deal could be their only hope.
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Would you sign Jeremy Swayman to a 2 year bridge deal with the Bruins? | ||
| Yes | 71 | 75.5 % |
| No | 23 | 24.5 % |
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