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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[JCRO]

Also very glad both sides made it a point to get this done prior to game 1.

 

[Mainehockey33]

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

How else can the relationship be repaired? /sarcasm

 

[Hookslide]

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

Don't hold your breath

 

[pgm16]

Life is good in Bruins world again

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

I bet both sides were never as butt hurt as the comments or media sensationalism led on and the details of an 8 year contract for someone in a position like Sway was a bit challenging to get right for both sides.

 

[Hookslide]

How else can the relationship be repaired? /sarcasm

Trade him and get some goal scoring....not sarcasm

 

[Bridges31]

Does anyone think this might be a sign and trade????



/s

 

[Terrier]

The AAV is more than fair. I always thought the landing spot would be an 8x8.

 

[Hookslide]

Does anyone think this might be a sign and trade????



/s

Hope so.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[conFABulator]

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.

I know and agree.

Even that though...I don't think this was well played by the Bruins. Leaving $8.5M in cap space doesn't really leave you in a strong sport to say we can't go above $7.75M, trading Ullmark didn't help the negotiating position and it sounds like arbitration stung a bit too.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Don't hold your breath

Challenge accepted.

 

[Bridges31]

Hope so.

I don’t think he’s worth that contract at this point in his career but they are way better off with him than without him.

 

[Gee Wally]

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

*Dropping by

No, I meant bye. Like buh bye.

 

[Wilhelm Scream]

Happy this is over. Happy he got paid AND he probably still feels the need to prove the haters wrong.

Go Bruins.

 

[goldenblack]

Do we know about NMC/NTC etc?

 

[Gee Wally]

Do we know about NMC/NTC etc?

Probably later once puckpedia has it. No matter what though he isn’t eligible first two years. Too young.

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

I have like 5 guys texting me constantly saying how much we suck for "giving in"...and they are Leaf fans!! lol

 

[Dr Quincy]

I hope you are correct, the kid should be traded for his own sake and career

ANA w/ Gibson out... maybe. They have high priority so it will depend on how confident they are w/ Calle Clang as the backup for the first month, whether any better position players are available and whether any Gs they like better than Bussi are available.

But Bussi is a 26 year old goalie who has had one really good AHL season and one good AHL season. If he gets claimed by ANA he's likely waived again in November when Gibson comes back.

 

[PaulD]

,Well done. Both sides gor it done before season starts.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Happy this is over. Happy he got paid AND he probably still feels the need to prove the haters wrong.

Go Bruins.

Well, he certainly has gained more haters than he had at the end of last years playoff.

 

[PaulD]

I have like 5 guys texting me constantly saying how much we suck for "giving in"...and they are Leaf fans!! lol

who's team pays over 50 million a season to their play off flopping core. lol

 

[NDiesel]

Finally, welcome back Sway

 

[Oates2Neely]

If we are to believe the rumors:

Bruins initial offer 6.5m
Swayman initial ask 9.5

It would seem they met in the middle

 

[goldenblack]

I have like 5 guys texting me constantly saying how much we suck for "giving in"...and they are Leaf fans!! lol

This is what a lifetime of shame will do to fans. You have to treat them like trauma victims.