Player Discussion Jeremy Swayman II - still waiting

[Hookslide]

Doesn't speak to my point. You think if Ullmark is still here Swayman lowers his ask?

He can ask for whatever he wants, but makes his chance of getting what he wants less likely.

 

[Number8]

Love your passion. I think Sweeney just did not handle this process well at all, but I will guarantee this, no matter what he signs for if he does 6-10 mil does not matter he will be ripped in this town if he struggles to do the job, he is escalating the many in his corner today, that will not be there if he struggles they will lead the charge against him.

I think Sway is a competitive guy and will welcome the pressure.

I don't want a goalie who is worried about fan reaction after he signs a deal. I want a goalie that comes out of what appears to be a nasty arbitration hearing and says "f*** you, I'll show you who is a scrub and who is not a scrub".

It's odd, the Bruins sort of created the playoff monster we had last season AND the guy they are negotiating against now.

Montreal ran Patrick Roy out of town (and please believe me - I am not comparing the two as goalies or even their situations) and old Patty's confidence and performance did just fine in Colorado. Goalies are a different breed -- some just don't give two shits what the fans think or say. Probably the best ones don't give even one shit.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

He can ask for whatever he wants, but makes his chance of getting what he wants less likely.

Why? It makes his chance of getting traded to another team much more likely. But again, why would he settle for less?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Yeah, that's all true. But he could have signed for something like 8 x $3M months ago. That's a lot of money -- much more than many of us will ever see. But he didn't.

So while everything you say above is true.... F him. I live an die for this team and don't even get paid for doing it!!!! He should think about THAT.

Hahaha!

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Part of this is a self inflicted wound by the front office, besides the reasons already mentioned. They put him through the wringer a bit last time, he's just returning the favor now that he has the leverage.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Part of this is a self inflicted wound by the front office, besides the reasons already mentioned. They put him through the wringer a bit last time, he's just returning the favor now that he has the leverage.

Swayman elected arbitration, not the Bruins. This whole thing where he’s acting like he’s the only player to ever go through arb is crazy, especially when the Bruins didn’t opt for the second year when they could have.

He also doesn’t have more leverage but I repeat myself.

 

[UncleRico]

Swayman elected arbitration, not the Bruins. This whole thing where he’s acting like he’s the only player to ever go through arb is crazy, especially when the Bruins didn’t opt for the second year when they could have.

He also doesn’t have more leverage but I repeat myself.

1) why do you think swayman elected for arbitration

2) why do you think the bruins only went one year

 

[MillerTime29Bombs]

What is the process if no agreement? Does he sit out or does he play for the contract that was offered ( 3.5? 2 years?… sorry I thought I saw this weeks ago?) and if so is he then a UFA? Can he legally just not report?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Does anyone really think Swayman will actually holdout?

Its not as if he's earned a $10 mil deal and the team is trying to screw him.

He's a hockey player, not a business tycoon. I expect to see him in goal on opening night.

 

[UncleRico]

Does anyone really think Swayman will actually holdout?

Its not as if he's earned a $10 mil deal and the team is trying to screw him.

He's a hockey player, not a business tycoon. I expect to see him in goal on opening night.

Are future contracts based off past performances or perceived future performance?

 

[dangermike]

Are future contracts based off past performances or perceived future performance?

yes?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Are future contracts based off past performances or perceived future performance?

Not all contracts are created equal.

If based on perceived future performance, Connor Bedard would be making 15-20 mil.

If on past performance, Marc-Andre Fleury could be making 8-10 mil.

Swayman is still a restricted free agent. He's not on the open market yet. He'll get all he can from the Bruins and then be in goal opening night.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Harry Sinden would have loved a fanbase like you guys.

 

[UncleRico]

Not all contracts are created equal.

If based on perceived future performance, Connor Bedard would be making 15-20 mil.

If on past performance, Marc-Andre Fleury could be making 8-10 mil.

Swayman is still a restricted free agent. He's not on the open market yet. He'll get all he can from the Bruins and then be in goal opening night.

Well Connor bedard hasn’t been a RFA/free agent yet

Harry Sinden would have loved a fanbase like you guys.

Harry sinden is why we have a fan base that is so accepting of 1 cup in 50 years.

 

[Therick67]

I don’t know how anyone can look at this and not think Swayman will get more now, since they traded Ulmark. Yes, Ulmark was going to be a free agent - but he was an option for the Bruins to resign. Trading him leaves the Bruins with one less option.

I think they get it done and, but I don’t blame him for trying too get as much as he can.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Well Connor bedard hasn’t been a RFA/free agent yet



Harry sinden is why we have a fan base that is so accepting of 1 cup in 50 years.

Hence the "all contracts are not created equal".

 

[Number8]

Hahaha!

Please, for the love of all that is holy, tell me you knew I was being facetious!

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Please, for the love of all that is holy, tell me you knew I was being facetious!

That's why I laughed.

It was facetious and funny!

 

[SwayHeyKid]

I think Sway is a competitive guy and will welcome the pressure.

I don't want a goalie who is worried about fan reaction after he signs a deal. I want a goalie that comes out of what appears to be a nasty arbitration hearing and says "f*** you, I'll show you who is a scrub and who is not a scrub".

It's odd, the Bruins sort of created the playoff monster we had last season AND the guy they are negotiating against now.

Montreal ran Patrick Roy out of town (and please believe me - I am not comparing the two as goalies or even their situations) and old Patty's confidence and performance did just fine in Colorado. Goalies are a different breed -- some just don't give two shits what the fans think or say. Probably the best ones don't give even one shit.

Forward Jack Studnicka headlines Bruins’ Day 2 draft picks - The Boston Globe

Boston added a pair of forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie in Rounds 2-7 on Saturday.

www.bostonglobe.com

We're really excited about (Swayman), Bob Essensa (the goalie coach) really liked and scouted him. Most of our staff was on board. We had targeted another goalie, but he went before our sixth pick. said assistant general manager Scott Bradley.

Remember this classic after draft quip? Kid has been doubted for awhile, all levels.

 

[Bruins4Lifer]

Forward Jack Studnicka headlines Bruins’ Day 2 draft picks - The Boston Globe

Boston added a pair of forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie in Rounds 2-7 on Saturday.

www.bostonglobe.com

We're really excited about (Swayman), Bob Essensa (the goalie coach) really liked and scouted him. Most of our staff was on board. We had targeted another goalie, but he went before our sixth pick. said assistant general manager Scott Bradley.

Remember this classic after draft quip? Kid has been doubted for awhile, all levels.

What am I missing here? Sounds like they really liked the Swayman pick at the time, and there was another goalie they were going to take with their 6th pick in 2017 who was selected before they had the chance.

 

[Number8]

That's why I laughed.

It was facetious and funny!

Bless you!

 

[SwayHeyKid]

What am I missing here? Sounds like they really liked the Swayman pick at the time, and there was another goalie they were going to take with their 6th pick in 2017 who was selected before they had the chance.

True must be reading it incorrectly.

 

[Bruins4Lifer]

Forward Jack Studnicka headlines Bruins’ Day 2 draft picks - The Boston Globe

Boston added a pair of forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie in Rounds 2-7 on Saturday.

www.bostonglobe.com

We're really excited about (Swayman), Bob Essensa (the goalie coach) really liked and scouted him. Most of our staff was on board. We had targeted another goalie, but he went before our sixth pick. said assistant general manager Scott Bradley.

Remember this classic after draft quip? Kid has been doubted for awhile, all levels.

Oh maybe it was this part: "Most of our staff was on board."

Not all of the scouting staff, only most. Swayman made a list of names of the entire scouting dept. and since then he's been scratching names off until he finds out who the ****er was among the group that doubted him.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Oh maybe it was this part: "Most of our staff was on board."

Not all of the scouting staff, only most. Swayman made a list of names of the entire scouting dept. and since then he's been scratching names off until he finds out who the ****er was among the group that doubted him.

Hahaha no I read it like they wanted another goalie instead. You were correct

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

If anything his attitude makes me want him as a Bruin more. You need a stone cold goalie like that when you have multiple 7 game series' to get through.