NHL 2023-2024 Out of Town: Regular Season III
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Money can't buy looks and he is living proof
On a serious note ,giving him 1 million for skills seems just wrong.I would rather a setup like they use to have yrs ago in baseball where they pick fans who get a card with each players name and won a new house if your player won derby.Was sad when they stopped that.This giving rich players more cash for this seems like bullshit.Certainly does not make me tune in.
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TORONTO — The text rolled across Ken Swayman’s iPhone, and he went numb for a second.
“Your son’s an All-Star,” was Jeremy’s message. “We did it.”
The first part of the text choked Dad up a bit. The second part wasn’t a big surprise.
“We did it.”
From the frozen ponds and rinks in Alaska to TD Garden and the myriad stops in between, it’s always been about the we — not the me — for Jeremy Swayman.
The Bruins goalie has been basking in the spoils of his first All-Star Game weekend, including Thursday’s Player Draft and Friday’s Skills Competition.
Observing and enjoying it along with him is Ken.
“I always promised him, I said, ‘You show me that you put in 100 percent — and we had our own definition of 100 percent — and I’m going to match it,’” said Ken. “I don’t care how much it costs; I don’t care how much time I have to take off. “I don’t care how much I have to wiggle my schedule.
“I’ll do whatever we have to do to give you opportunities like you’re on. And it was great. So, it continues today. It’s a journey.”
It’s a journey that has included a lot of stops and a lot of help to take.
“It’s really special to spend moments like this with your people,” said Jeremy. “I’m thrilled to be here because you get to share it with people that have been there every step of the way.”
Ken Swayman instilled a work ethic in Jeremy at home.
“If you’re going to cut the grass, you’ve got to cut it damn good,” said Ken, recalling an instance of fatherly guidance. “You better cut it the best you can cut it. And if anyone looks at it, they’re going to go, ‘Man, that’s a good mowing job.’ That’s how I raised him,” he said this week.
After leaving Colorado Springs, Swayman played for Sioux Falls in the USHL for the 2017 season and was wooed by a ton of colleges.
It was the same year the Bruins called his name in the fourth round of the NHL draft, forcing Ken to give up his lifelong devotion to the Rangers.
“I became a Bruins fan that day and never looked back,” Ken said.
When the recruitment dust settled, the Alaskan kid ended up in Orono, Maine.
“All these colleges were talking about the program, about what kind of conference they’re in and obviously what they have to offer for their players,” Swayman recalled. “And all I talked about with the Maine coaches was the incredible hiking that’s around Maine, the fishing that’s available, and of course the campus and how beautiful it is. And that was when I knew I was like, ‘That’s going to be a serious contender.’”
After three years and 47 wins with the Black Bears, Swayman joined the Black and Gold.
Just 25, Swayman has a chance to be franchise cornerstone in Boston for the next decade. It would be a dream come true.
“One hundred percent,” Swayman said without hesitation when asked if he’d like to remain in the Hub of Hockey. “I’m so grateful to be a part of this community, and it’s one of the best places to play in the world because of that.
“And I couldn’t be happier going outside, seeing Bruins sweatshirts, Bruins jerseys, Bruins license plates, and it goes all the way up through New England. Being a part of Maine and seeing it go all the way up there — Bruins flags outside of dorm rooms and in all the suburbs — it’s a very special place to play, and obviously the history that comes with it makes it even more special.”
Also today’s Globe:
Look for Fitzgerald to be a buyer these next five weeks leading to the trade deadline.
“I’ve got $9 million I can spend,” he said.
Much of that is the dough available due to Hamilton getting shut down. He is in year three of a seven-year deal that carries a $9 million AAV.
Early last month, the Devils also placed ex-Bruin Tomas Nosek ($1 million) on long-term injured reserve after foot surgery.
Nosek deserved a more lucrative deal after his strong two years in Boston, the first under Bruce Cassidy and the second under Jim Montgomery. But like many others, some with considerably higher profiles, he encountered a tight UFA market last July and finally landed his deal with the Devils nearly three weeks into the sign-up period.
The hobbled vet, now 31, will hit the market again July 1. The Bruins could use him in a fourth-line support role.
Devils have spending money
Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald says it’s likely that his top blue liner, ex-Bruin Dougie Hamilton, won’t be back in uniform until the fall. The 6-foot-6-inch Hamilton, 30, underwent surgery Dec. 1 for a torn pectoral muscle after producing 5-11–16 in 20 games.Look for Fitzgerald to be a buyer these next five weeks leading to the trade deadline.
“I’ve got $9 million I can spend,” he said.
Much of that is the dough available due to Hamilton getting shut down. He is in year three of a seven-year deal that carries a $9 million AAV.
Early last month, the Devils also placed ex-Bruin Tomas Nosek ($1 million) on long-term injured reserve after foot surgery.
Nosek deserved a more lucrative deal after his strong two years in Boston, the first under Bruce Cassidy and the second under Jim Montgomery. But like many others, some with considerably higher profiles, he encountered a tight UFA market last July and finally landed his deal with the Devils nearly three weeks into the sign-up period.
The hobbled vet, now 31, will hit the market again July 1. The Bruins could use him in a fourth-line support role.
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Been a long time since I had an inkling to hate Canucks fans again, but just reading some of the crap the last day… They are back. Cocky , arrogant, with a sense of entitlement to the Stanley Cup. The world is a much better place when the Canucks stink. I have always said, I don’t hate the team, I hate the fans.
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I think something happened with the girls ear peice, I think she has trouble hearing him and couldn’t harmonize right
This pic is going to get red hot if they meet in the Finals and Swayman outduels him.
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Wow, less scoring on 3on3
I don't think that's what they wanted
Goal by Jenner, team Mayo. Love to see him score.
I don't think that's what they wanted
Goal by Jenner, team Mayo. Love to see him score.
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