Player Discussion Jeremy Swayman: VII - agreed to 8 x 8.25 aav

[smithformeragent]

One could make the argument that we're beating a dead horse here.

So be it. Discuss, if you so choose. We'll keep all the Swayman talk contained to this thread.

If you have nothing meaningful to contribute to the conversation, move along.

We will not have this devolve into thread hijacking and flaming of other posters.

@Gee Wally

We have numerous deletions and more in here. We know tension and emotions are high.
But you folks must simply stop taking personal shots at each. Stay to topic.

If not we will be left with no choice other than adding thread bans.

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[Gee Wally]

I’d say Neely’s comment lead to Swayman’s camp coming down from their ask.

Thats my feeling too.

 

[Bodit9]

Glad he's signed. Gonna be tough to cheer for a Gen Z whiny bitch though.

 

[Bridges31]

Thats my feeling too.

Once the public perception of Swayman started to change and there was a firm hold on the Bruins side of things, I don’t think Swayman had any choice but to realize he was being a little unrealistic.

 

[ON3M4N]

Im good with this deal, but I was also one of the few that was fine going higher on Swayman

 

[BruinDust]

Halfway through this contract we'll all look back and see how ridiculous this entire debate was. By Year 4 this contract will be an absolute steal with the drastically rising salary cap.

Let the good times roll! Enjoy the season B's fans.

 

[conFABulator]

I’d say Neely’s comment lead to Swayman’s camp coming down from their ask.

He did get a larger number than the one Neely blurted out, so it does seem Swayman got more money as a result.

 

[Ladyfan]

I'm glad you let me back in Susan

I would never block you @DominicT

 

[shelbysdad]

I'm glad you let me back in Susan

Hey Dom....do you see a lot of paper transactions this year for cap space purposes?
Thanks

 

[Bridges31]

He did get a larger number than the one Neely blurted out, so it does seem Swayman got more money as a result.

I mean I guess overall, but that’s exactly what a negotiation is. If the rumors are true that he wanted McAvoy money, then he really had to budge from what he was asking.

It wasn’t that far off from Neely’s comment.

 

[UncleRico]

So their goaltending tandem is 11.25 million AAV combined? Ouch.

Florida panthers just won a cup with their goalies counting as a higher percentage against the cap last year than swayman/korpisalo going into this year.

Shouldn’t be an issue.

 

[Ladyfan]

I’d say Neely’s comment lead to Swayman’s camp coming down from their ask.

I believe this to be absolutely true.

Thanks Cam !

 

[Bridges31]

Florida panthers just won a cup with their goalies counting as a higher percentage against the cap last year than swayman/korpisalo going into this year.

Shouldn’t be an issue.

Swayman is a hell of a lot better than Bob too IMO so you’re right in that aspect.

 

[Beesfan]

He did get a larger number than the one Neely blurted out, so it does seem Swayman got more money as a result.

No one is at their final negotiating position at that stage. Bruins left 8.5m in cap space for a reason. That was what they were willing to pay Swayman push come shove.

 

[Mainehockey33]

I can't believe the B's signed such a mentally weak, greedy, Gen Zer who hasn't proven anything. Now picking them to finish 8th because they threw away the team culture....


or is everything cool now and we'll just forget what some people were saying as recently as yesterday?

It’s not over until Neely makes a public apology.

 

[Gee Wally]

He did get a larger number than the one Neely blurted out, so it does seem Swayman got more money as a result.

He also got a ton less than asking. Over a million. But thanks for dropping bye.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

The prodigal son returns!

We are so back!

 

[Eddie Munson]

Finally. We can all move on with our lives and finally go back to just hating Sweeneely!

 

[BradPark22]

After living through the John Graham, Rob Tallas, Jeff Hackett era I will say we’ve been pretty blessed as fans to have incredible goaltending over the past decade plus.

Who could forget the stellar play of Steve Shields and Felix Potvin.

 

[Ladyfan]

Finally. We can all move on with our lives and finally go back to just hating Sweeneely!

Not all hate Cam and/or Don

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Once Shesterkin signs (>10M/yr), this will be a bargain, but, burn book boy better produce or the natives will never let him forget.

 

[Hookslide]

Glad he's signed. Gonna be tough to cheer for a Gen Z whiny bitch though.

If he plays well and they are losing 2-1 /3-2 games he might not be here long, and they will be looking for forward help. If does not play well, they are stuck with one long shitty contract, along with Elias Lindholm.

 

[UncleRico]

It’s not over until Neely makes a public apology.

Don’t think that’s coming especially since he’s ducking the media today

 

[conFABulator]

I mean I guess overall, but that’s exactly what a negotiation is. If the rumors are true that he wanted McAvoy money, then he really had to budge from what he was asking.

It wasn’t that far off from Neely’s comment.

Yeah, we don't know how intentional and measured Neely's comments were. If Swayman wanted $9M a year and Neely through out $64M to pressure Swayman to take less, then it worked.

It's not a bad number, but I feel like Boston could have done better if they handled Swayman differently from the beginning...arbitration, when they traded Ullmark, Neely's comments...at the end of the day a $750K overpay isn't going to hurt much in years four through eight.

It doesn't feel like a Bruins' discount in any way and Boston used to get those. McAvoy, Pastrnak, Lindholm, Zadorov...all market value or higher.

 

[goldenblack]

Yeah those who crapped on Neely's move, I dunno. Results are results.

 

[conFABulator]

He also got a ton less than asking. Over a million. But thanks for dropping bye.

Everyone gets less than asking. It's how negotiation works.

*Dropping by