Player Discussion Jeremy Swayman II - still waiting

[Dr Quincy]

I literally excluded Forsling in my post. He was the one example I used.

Not really. You mentioned him as a guy who outperformed his contract. This upcoming year is the 1st year under this contract. Unless you are thinking that it was only his playoff run that he had that somehow outperformed the contract he signed in March.

But he had great numbers all year long... we can compare those same stats w/ McAvoy using regular season stats if you like?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Not really. You mentioned him as a guy who outperformed his contract. This upcoming year is the 1st year under this contract. Unless you are thinking that it was only his playoff run that he had that somehow outperformed the contract he signed in March.

But he had great numbers all year long... we can compare those same stats w/ McAvoy using regular season stats if you like?

Again, was talking about past finalists. Maybe the Panthers repeat. But not what I was saying.

I also think Forsling and Reinhart signing below market in a no tax state where you can play golf every day having already won a Cup isn’t really the vibe the OP was talking about with players sacrificing for the greater good. But that was a bit so…

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Best save percentage in the playoffs.

But only 6th in goals against.

Bruins system generally keep those high quality shots down. Im not saying he's a bum what Im saying is he has proven nothing to me that warrants him being one of the highest paid goalies in the league. Folks are underrating the loss of Ullmark and what he meant to Swayman's success.

Can he be the same goalie without his mentor?

I hope he comes in at 7m a season short term.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Bruins system generally keep those high quality shots down. Im not saying he's a bum what Im saying is he has proven nothing to me that warrants him being one of the highest paid goalies in the league. Folks are underrating the loss of Ullmark and what he meant to Swayman's success.

Can he be the same goalie without his mentor?

I hope he comes in at 7m a season short term.

Get used to disappointment

 

[Mamrd]

This is a business. Period.
The rest is just emotional fandom not rooted in the reality of it being a business.

One of those can't survive without the other one.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Ullmark at 5m > Swayman at 10m

Sweeney moves Ullmark before having Swayman signed.

Swayman Frederic 1st for B.Tkachuk. With Ullmark resigned for another 4 years at 5m/6m. Hope it works out somehow. Mr Harvard giving me late summer anxiety here. Imagine feeling confident going into the season with Korpisalo - Bussi

 

[Gee Wally]

One of those can't survive without the other one.

True. But it has and it will. Supply and demand. Business. Not emotion.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828583477052055920

 

[Gee Wally]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828583477052055920

Worth a listen

 

[Oates2Neely]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828583477052055920

Sounds like he’s looking for his payday. Whether one agrees or not, sounds like he’s looking to be a top paid goaltender. I don’t see less than 8.5m getting it done

 

[Therick67]

Seems like Sweeney underestimated how much the arbitration process pissed of Swayman and he’s going for every dime.

I didn’t love the Ullmark return and it may end up costing the Bruins more than they thought..

 

[Dicky113]

At this point fire Sweeney and trade swayman. He’s going to handcuff the team for the next eight years at this point. Goalies just aren’t worth what he’s looking for.

I can’t believe how bad Sweeney has f***ed this up. I wonder what it would take to get Ullmark back …

 

[DKH]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828583477052055920

Worth a listen

Comparables

He’s not even comparable to Saros

Predators Agree to Terms with Juuse Saros on Eight-Year, $61.92 Million Contract Beginning in 2025-26 | Nashville Predators

Goaltender is Second in Predators History in Wins, Shutouts

www.nhl.com

 

[UncleRico]

Well that doesn’t sound like he will be coming cheap

 

[Pia8988]

Good for Sway

 

[Kegs]

Well that doesn’t sound like he will be coming cheap

He won’t be cheap if they do long term imo. Could probably get a cheaper one or two year deal but I think it’s probably best to lock him in for as long as possible and pray the cap goes up.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Get used to disappointment

Westly?

 

[DKH]

I don’t know one person who pays for his own phone plan and does his own laundry who thinks Swayman should get $10 M

He is worth around $7 M by comparables

 

[EverettMike]

#Swayfan

#PaySway

#Pays4OwnPhoneDoesOwnLaundry

 

[DKH]

Those with real jobs know you don’t just give players what they want

 

[Bread and Circuses]

I'm just here so I won't get fined

 

[UncleRico]

Swayman may say he’s over last years arbitration but you can tell there’s still something there between him and management

 

[EverettMike]

Swayman may say he’s over last years arbitration but you can tell there’s still something there between him and management

I don't think he wants to leave at all, but seems obvious he wants to get paid at his max value and won't be giving the team a hometown discount.

Good for him. My bet is this gets resolved by a short term contract. Something like 3/21.

 

[UncleRico]

I don't think he wants to leave at all, but seems obvious he wants to get paid at his max value and won't be giving the team a hometown discount.

Good for him. My bet is this gets resolved by a short term contract. Something like 3/21.

Ya I think he’s back too. Just holding a bit of a grudge it seems

 

[Pia8988]

I don't think he wants to leave at all, but seems obvious he wants to get paid at his max value and won't be giving the team a hometown discount.

Good for him. My bet is this gets resolved by a short term contract. Something like 3/21.

Walking him to UFA would be classic Sweeney