I think the majority of the vitriol is about how he handled the offseason, put himself first, missed camp, and then has stunk. Clearly seen shots are going in from the blueline. Team is not what it was defensively but Korpi, while flawed, will make a few of those saves you need.
Agent held a gun to Swayman's head and told him to say all that stupid stuff and still does?
I've never really hated a Bruins goaltender in my life. I have been disappointed in a few, but that's about it.
I am sure the agent was a big part of negotiating this contract and subsequent hold out, but Swayman, bragged about his business degree, so I think he shares the bulk of the responsibility, agents' job is to land a contract in the best interest of his client. I get it that this agent, is not someone many of us would want share a cocktail with, but he had a job. Many players have tough contract talks, and many reach a point where they tell the agent get it done. I do not absolve Sway, of any of the negative vibes that came out of this mess. I do not think he should have got that contract, but I will say he mouth and attitude is what is causing many to turn on him, and his play is accelerating those feelings.
This is it. With his personality he's either going to be seen as confident or arrogant but he's the same guy in both cases. If he's playing well and winning his actions and his comments will be seen as extreme confidence and nothing rattles him etc. But if he's playing poorly and losing (which he is) the same things will be seen as arrogant and people will yell "just stop the puck". This is who he is. I still really think what he needs is a full summer with a good sports psychologist.
You've been a fan long enough to know that someone probably would in the right situation. It happens all the time.
