Player Discussion Jeremy Swayman -V - all still silent

[Dr Quincy]

Trade him. Every goalie in Boston looks and plays better than he does anywhere else.
Upside? - a great player will be coming back in any trade. Some more cap space created. Swaymans inflated ego leaves with him.
Downside ?.... I'll have to think about it.

Why would a team trade a lot for a G that is no better than Bussi or Korpisalo and who has an inflated ego that's asking for an overinflated salary?

 

[Hookslide]

Maybe we can get him back after he’s “proven” it, right?

HAHA......Much calmer response than I expected.

 

[wintersej]

Trading him would be silly. Let him go shop for an offersheet.

 

[Kegs]

And this thread is still an abomination. You guys believe everything you read on the internet?

 

[SwayHeyKid]

And this thread is still an abomination. You guys believe everything you read on the internet?

People I trust have told me if I read it on the internet it must be true

 

[UncleRico]

Did chiareli give him a rw? I remember krecji playing with plugs before Sweeney.

Yes, Nathan Horton and it lead to a Stanley cup. Funny how that works out huh.

Unless you think Nathan Horton is a plug.

 

[Hookslide]

And this thread is still an abomination. You guys believe everything you read on the internet?

You mean we shouldn't, damm I did not know that thanks for the tip.

 

[Over the volcano]

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Seems like realistic numbers and probably close to what I see happening. It's not going to be 10, and I don't think he's asking for that. I do think the Bruins have stuck with 6-6.5m in some sort of deal, but not sure of the length on that one. Based on the comps they used and the offer they made in arbitration last year, I think it's not too illogical to say that they are in the "pay him less than he's actually worth, because we don't have to offer more" camp. That's fine. It's a tactic and they are within their rights.

I just think it's a dumb tactic with this particular player, and needlessly dumb and needlessly frugal.

Trouble was in the air when they went to arbitration with him and Frederic. Taught em hardball and now hes playing. Got to think Frederic will do the same next year as a UFA.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

They should talk to Chicago about a trade. Sweeney seems to get along well with their GM and they seem infatuated with ex-Bruins (Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno just named captain, Tyler Bertuzzi, Craig Smith, Pat Maroon).

And they have assets. Multiple 1sts and 2nds this year, good young center prospects, even a good young goalie prospect.

Mrazek, Kurashev, Boisvert and Gajan for Swayman and a 3

 

[Hookslide]

People I trust have told me if I read it on the internet it must be true

Yeah that's what I was told, man I got it all wrong.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Has any player whined about arbitration more than Swayman? Its all he brings up. Get over it and be an adult. His agent, Gross, was Nylander's when he held out. Use the early season to evaluate Bussi and Korpi while you have the roster spot. Swayman can use his credit card for a couple of months.

You do realize he talked about it in an interview when asked about it and he replied honestly. A much better tactic in answering a question than the Bruins brass did about Mitchell Miller.

I guess it could be possible he’s on a street corner stopping cars with an arbitration sucks billboard looking for donations.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

You do realize he talked about it in an interview when asked about it and he replied honestly. A much better tactic in answering a question than the Bruins brass did about Mitchell Miller.

I guess it could be possible he’s on a street corner stopping cars with an arbitration sucks billboard looking for donations.

He's talked about it multiple times since it happened, not just the latest interview. Mitch Miller has nothing to do with anything. He can start a podcast with his agent. He'll have free time.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

He's talked about it multiple times since it happened, not just the latest interview. Mitch Miller has nothing to do with anything. He can start a podcast with his agent. He'll have free time.

Where? Also was he asked about it or just blurted it out?

 

[NeelyDan]

Yes, Nathan Horton and it lead to a Stanley cup. Funny how that works out huh.

Unless you think Nathan Horton is a plug.

Man I freakin loved Nate - a damned near perfect hockey archetype

You guys ever get annoyed that you can’t help but like certain posters? @UncleRico won me over and it’s infuriating

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Trouble was in the air when they went to arbitration with him and Frederic. Taught em hardball and now hes playing. Got to think Frederic will do the same next year as a UFA.

I would try to lock Freddy up for a long time if I were them. Would start trying now, wouldn't cost that much IMO. He's a guy who prob could get 5 from a team in the UFA market with the way some of these deals are today.

 

[ranold26]

Why isn't he in camp? Because he doesn't have a contract. Why would he go to camp and risk getting hurt. If he gets hurt with no contract then he's no getting paid and misses a season.

Do you work for free?

It’s obvious that one needs to sign to be in camp. I didn’t think I needed to mention that in my post. Oh lawd

 

[Nothingbutglass]

Where? Also was he asked about it or just blurted it out?

google it. plenty of articles from Herald, NYTimes, etc from months ago.

 

[BamBamCam]

 

[ON3M4N]

It’s obvious that one needs to sign to be in camp. I didn’t think I needed to mention that in my post. Oh lawd

Then you answered your own question about why he wasn't in camp. I'm sure he'd love to be in camp.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

google it. plenty of articles from Herald, NYTimes, etc from months ago.

I did. One interview came up that everyone repeated.

 

[ranold26]

Then you answered your own question about why he wasn't in camp. I'm sure he'd love to be in camp.

We’re arguing semantics here

 

[Over the volcano]

I would too, but don't see him doing them any favors.

It is funny looking at what folks in here thought he was worth before he signed this deal to get him to UFA

I would try to lock Freddy up for a long time if I were them. Would start trying now, wouldn't cost that much IMO. He's a guy who prob could get 5 from a team in the UFA market with the way some of these deals are today.

 

[PB37]

We are using a guy who just undersold himself using his jersey number as a salary?

I’ll use Rask as my comp.

Using a salary from 11 years ago and his 4th contract ( as opposed to his third like Swayman ) is a choice but it's yours to make.

 

[UncleRico]

Man I freakin loved Nate - a damned near perfect hockey archetype

You guys ever get annoyed that you can’t help but like certain posters? @UncleRico won me over and it’s infuriating

Hahaha gave me a good laugh here. You’re a good dude and I apologize for winning you over haha

 

[Nothingbutglass]

I did. One interview came up that everyone repeated.

What was the date of the interview? Boston.com link is 1/15/2024. with video. The Athletic interview is dated 10/13/2023 with quotes from Swayman. Are you sure you googled it?