Speculation: The Bruins and Jeremy Swayman are far apart in contract term (length) and dollar amount.

[bb_fan]

I don't think some ppl here have brains. Guenther is projected to be a ppg winger in the future. Swayman is very likely getting carried by the Bruins defensive play.

PPG winger > Average Goalie

been hearing this since 2007....

 

[bert]

been hearing this since 2007....

Its been true in the past but not last year. I do think the Bruins will be better defensively this year however. Swayman is the real deal for sure but I dont think he's worth more than 8 X 8. do we know if thats on the table?

 

[Ghost of Murph]

Why trade Ullmark if you're not willing to pay Swayman?

Also, why trade Ullmark before signing Swayman? You lose all leverage in negotiation when you trade Ullmark.

I've never been impressed with Don Sweeney's critical thinking ability.

Sweeney clearly bungled things. Said all along he chose to trade the wrong goalie. Ullmark is better and obviously cheaper. He's proven and a total team oriented player. Swayman has yet to prove he can handle a big load of games, handle large amounts of high quality chances like Ullmark had to do, and win multiple playoff series. Dude is greedy and arrogant. Sweeney chose wrong and is now going to have to pay for his foolish decision one way or another.