Sportsnet Elliotte Friedman " 32 Thoughts " Column ( Updated October 9th - 2024 )

[BostonBob]

Of course the only Bruin news is about the Swayman contract situation.

5. Otherwise, not a ton from the weekend on the RFAs. Quiet around Jeremy Swayman as everyone tries to bridge the philosophical differences. I stick to my prediction Dawson Mercer builds a bridge deal. The most stress-free negotiation so far is Thomas Harley’s, but we’ll see what happens this week.

6. One thing that’s definitely happened with Swayman: it has reminded teams why you should move mountains before taking cornerstone players to arbitration. Every few years there’s a case — Tommy Salo, P.K. Subban, Shea Weber — leaving lasting bitterness on someone’s part. (I always admired Brendan Morrison for not losing his mind when the NHL’s lawyer called him the mouse to Todd Bertuzzi’s elephant.) The best news for the Bruins is their No. 1 goalie still wants to sign long-term.



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[MarchysNoseKnows]

The Bruins didn’t bring Swayman to arbitration smh my head.

 

[BostonBob]

The Bruins didn’t bring Swayman to arbitration smh my head.

I think Friedman is referring to last season.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I think Friedman is referring to last season.

And the point is still true

 

[BostonBob]

No Bruin news this week but still a good read.

32 Thoughts: How Igor Shesterkin's next contract will change the market

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[Hookslide]

No Bruin news this week but still a good read.

32 Thoughts: How Igor Shesterkin's next contract will change the market

As the season begins, NY Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin enters the final year of his contract. If he sets a new high bar at the position, what will that number be? Plus thoughts on other goalie situations in Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver, and predictions for what's ahead.

www.sportsnet.ca

Igor will set the market for goalies and Swayman will pout that he is not getting the credit for setting the market.