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

[Score08]

My prediction is this gets done at $8.25M right before Dec 1st

I’m hoping at some point swaymans dad slaps him upside the head and asks him what’s wrong with him. Sway seems to be completely devoid of any sagely advice in this process that forces him into recognizing the sweetheart setup he has in Boston.

 

[AlwaysSunnyInDetroit]

has he asked for a trade yet?

 

[BigTomBomber]

My prediction is this gets done at $8.25M right before Dec 1st

So roughly $6.25 (prorated) for this year, then $57.75 over the next 7. So $64m…..

 

[gstommylee]

has he asked for a trade yet?

who wants to acquire him and go through the same nonsense crud.

 

[HuGort]

As a hard core bruins fan, I can comfortably say they’re not cup contenders this year. They still have holes in scoring depth that need to be addressed, and certainly won’t get any better by giving a half season goalie 9 million year. But who knows, lighting can strike, but the odds are they are still a piece or two away from serious consideration, IMO.

Once you get in playoffs anything can happen

 

[TD Charlie]

So if Swayman plays way more games and puts up the great Numbers whats he worth in 2 years as a UFA?
I am guessing he can find a hell of a lot more that 8 million. It's not his fault the team only lets him play half the games right now

So if Swayman plays way more games and absolutely shits the bed what’s he worth in 2 years as a UFA?
I am guessing he will find a hell of a lot less than 8 million. It’s not his fault the team had him play more than half the games

It’s a long term deal at an agreeable salary. There’s risk on both sides. That’s the point.

 

[BB79]

I think 8 x 8 is a lot of money for a guy with 150 games of NHL experience. It's too bad.

I'm not a fan of long term contracts for goalies in general. Way too much risk (i.e. Rick DiPietro)

 

[Coffees]

who wants to acquire him and go through the same nonsense crud.

Anaheim

 

[VaporTrail]

Spite their own teams success to stick it to agents? Seems like a lose-lose scenario for all involved

Yep stick it right to him, and then take thst money to sign or trade for someone else.

 

[RoadWarrior]

What are you going on about? The bruins spend to the cap every year, how’s this cheap? How old are you?

It’s not the cap. He’s always driven players off the team who won’t take a home town discount. They’ll trade Swayman. Make no mistake.

 

[gstommylee]

Anaheim

Doubt even they would.

 

[VanIsle]

Swayman is a moron if he doesn't take the proposed offer.

$97561 is the amount per game he will lose out on if offered $8 million per year for ease of numbers.

Missing time will hurt his progression, and who would want to take this guy on in the future.

Kids wrecking his future.....


I would walk away from him right now, get what you can and let him and Gross be losers together.

Embarrassing. . . .

You ain't worth that much bud.

He will never be in the top 5 behind another team....


Good luck bud.....

 

[Score08]

It’s not the cap. He’s always driven players off the team who won’t take a home town discount. They’ll trade Swayman. Make no mistake.

I think you might be 35 yrs too late in your assessment

 

[RoadWarrior]

I think you might be 35 yrs too late in your assessment

They’re going to trade Swayman.

 

[EXTRAS]

Just thinking back, who was the last Bruins goalie to put up bad numbers in Boston and their system?

Blaine Lacher?

2007-2008 Manny Fernandez played 4 games and didn't look good. Was injured and never recovered. so 14 years ago?

Wow I forgot all about manny fernandez. Just looked at his stats and he had some really great seasons.

 

[gstommylee]

They’re going to trade Swayman.

Say who? no one is gonna give up assets only to pay the guy 9m+

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

Can anyone tell me if Elliot Friedman confirmed when Swayman and camp received the final 8x8 offer?

 

[AKL]

If these numbers are accurate, Sweeney and the Bruins are absolved and Swayman and his agent are dumb as shit