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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[HustleB]

I've never seen the board more pro management. I don't know how to take that since I think the rest of the population interested in this type of thing seem more evenly dividided.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Absolutely and it would go over here like hot cakes. All he has to say is "They didn't accept our 'offer', so that's no longer on the table." You are telling me that wouldn't be applauded by fans (based on the reactions of people here)?


If it was me, I'd sign my young franchise goalie and try to get out of the 2nd round of the playoffs.

That's just me though.

Would you sign him for more or less than the Dipietro contract?

 

[Dr Quincy]

Would you sign him for more or less than the Dipietro contract?

4.5m a year?

Definitely more.

 

[Pia8988]

For the one millionth time, the Bruins did not take Swayman to arbitration. Going to arbitration was Gross & Swayman's decision.

A decision not made in a vacuum.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Not sure, but if it was me I’d take the $64M instead of sitting out a season and possibly taking less to play for a team like Anaheim. That’s just me though.

Agreed but none of they other stuff is even rumored to happen.

 

[nORRis8]

Not a single offer sheet yet. Other GMs probably not buying what swayman and his agent are selling either and see the drama this player brings

Exactly. Cuz after all...Swayman is perceived to be a "franchise" goalie.
He's played 142 NHL games. Never a starter.
But he's a franchise goalie somehow.

 

[Mainehockey33]

4.5m a year?

Definitely more.

67.5 million, I don’t think 15 year contracts are allowed anymore.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

We should probably wait three weeks before determining which side is lying.

Maybe Paul Bissonette can help determine it.

Well the gag order in Boston kind of lets you know what’s going on since nobody responded

 

[jgatie]

A decision not made in a vacuum.

But a decision made just the same. He asked for it. He got it. He should STFU about getting what he asked for.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Possibly, but it’s not their fault.

Was it their fault they traded Ullmark before having Swayman signed sealed and delivered?

 

[Boston Bandit]

I am pro management

I am pro Swayman

I am pro Boston Bruins

I am pro getting the deal done

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Keefe was in August, the Spittin Chiclets stuff was September

Ok so Boston started the media bullshit

 

[Sheppy]

Was it their fault they traded Ullmark before having Swayman signed sealed and delivered?

I'm talking about Korpisalo and Patera.

And yes. I think $8M for Swayman is more than a fair offer.

 

[Pia8988]

But a decision made just the same. He asked for it. He got it. He should STFU about getting what he asked for.

And the Bruins now have 0 franchise goalies

I also love this irony. Bruce was fired for being too mean, but now that is Donny and Cam being twats it's the players that are soft.

 

[Eddie Munson]

And the Bruins now have 0 franchise goalies

I also love this irony. Bruce was fired for being too mean, but now that is Donny and Cam being twats it's the players that are soft.

In fairness there are 20+ other teams without franchise goalies. Some of them have won cups lately in spite of it.

And speaking of winning cups…. Apparently mean wins. Make’’em cry Donny!

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Over paid
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Exactly. Cuz after all...Swayman is perceived to be a "franchise" goalie.
He's played 142 NHL games. Never a starter.
But he's a franchise goalie somehow.

Hit the nail on the head, my friend.
Gross, the Boras wannabee of hockey agents

 

[Pia8988]

In fairness there are 20+ other teams without franchise goalies. Some of them have won cups lately in spite of it.

Sure, they had elite rosters or had the fortunate event of having to beat Boston in the finals

 

[DaStinger]

Can we just offer max contracts for all players going forward? This way nobody gets their feelings hurt.

 

[BamBamCam]

All this he said she said BS. All I know there is 64 million reason why this thread should be closed.

 

[jgatie]

And the Bruins now have 0 franchise goalies

I also love this irony. Bruce was fired for being too mean, but now that is Donny and Cam being twats it's the players that are soft.

If you can't tell the difference between interactions with a coach for every working hour of every working day and interactions with management every X number of years for contract negotiations then I don't know what to tell you.

 

[DKH]

Hopefully Team Sway reads this place. Real world he has very little support.

Never thought I’d hear so much pro Sweeney especially on the radio

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Can we just offer max contracts for all players going forward? This way nobody gets their feelings hurt.

Bruins rarely have players of that pay scale which makes the Swayman thing odd.

 

[Pia8988]

If you can't tell the difference between interactions with a coach for every working hour of every working day and interactions with management every X number of years for contract negotiations then I don't know what to tell you.

Yeah, one has more impact to your life

 

[Yeti34]

Not a single offer sheet yet. Other GMs probably not buying what swayman and his agent are selling either and see the drama this player brings

Or they don’t want to pay multiple picks and mortgage the future on a goalie

 

[jgatie]

Yeah, one has more impact to your life

Ever more reason why you shouldn't take it personally.