Elliotte Friedman shares huge update on Bruins negotiations with Jeremy Swayman

Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman revealed some important news for Boston Bruins fans on his latest edition of the 32 thoughts podcast. Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been without a contract as an RFA all offseason to this point, which has started to raise concerns among fans considering we are half way through August already. This update will not quell those fears, as he revealed that the too sides still do not appear to be close to an agreement.

Swayman's contract negotiations are understandably tough. The team has shown they are committed to him as their number one goaltender as they traded Linus Ullmark earlier in the summer. However, the team has just 8.6 million dollars in cap space, which may not be enough to sign their star goalie. Not many goaltenders around the league are worth that kind of contract, but Swayman appears to be one of them as he has excellent career numbers. In 132 career games, he has a record of 79-33-15, a goals-against-average of 2.34 and a save percentage of .919. All three of those numbers put him among the elite of the elite at his position. Last season was a slight downturn putting up numbers just below his career average, but he also set a career high in games played with 44, plus an additional 12 playoff contests.

When asked about his contract situation recently, Swayman revealed that he is not worried about his status. He seems to believe that it will be resolved before it becomes a problem.

«There's a lot of confidence. And I say that because I've treated it like business as usual this year. I've been at Warrior, I've been working out with our guys, our staff, our players. And I know that there's something special building in this locker room this year, and I can't be more excited about that. I know that it will take care of itself with time, and all I can do is control how I'm going to be a better goalie for the Boston Bruins this year. So, that's all I'm focused on. And I know, again, it will work out, and I couldn't be happier to be a Bruin«.

The Boston Bruins were among the best teams in the NHL last season. Will they be able to repeat that process relying on Swayman alone, instead of a tandem? Could that move help the team reach even bigger highs? Stay tuned to find out.

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Insider provides update on Jeremy Swayman's contract talks

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