Jeremy Swayman officially signs with the Boston Bruins following dramatic negotiation process
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After a contentious negotiating process, goaltender Jeremy Swayman was officially signed to a contract by the Boston Bruins.
The Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman have reportedly resolved their contract dispute, according to a flurry of reports this morning. Elliotte Friedman says the finishing touches are being applied to a long-term extension.
On Sunday, Jeremy Swayman inked a $66 million, eight-year contract with the Boston Bruins. It is valued at $8.25 million on average annually and is valid through the 2031-2032 season.
The restricted free agent goalie, 25, was coming off a one-year contract worth $3.475 million that he had been given by an impartial arbiter on August 1, 2023.
It is a bit of a surprise that Jeremy Swayman has been extended. Recent events involving the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman appeared to portend the arrival of a protracted holdout.
Following months of back and forth drama, Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins have agreed to an extension. It felt like a deal was a long way off in recent weeks. A trade appeared more likely than an extension when Bruins front office member Cam Neely addressed the media and criticized Jeremy Swayman and his representative.
Cam Neely, the president of the Bruins, stated earlier this week that he believed Swayman desired to remain in Boston.
"I strongly believe that Jeremy wants to play here," Neely said Oct. 2. "I've asked him flat-out, do you want to play here, and he does. I believe that they'll get a deal done. It's unfortunate it's not done today."
Swayman played for the Bruins in 44 regular-season games (43 starts) last season, going 25-10-8 with a 2.53 goals-against average,.916 save percentage, and three shutouts. In 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games, he finished 6-6 with a 2.15 GAA and.933 save percentage.
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