On September 17, the Boston Bruins officially unveiled their lineup for the 2024 training camp. Notably, restricted free-agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman was absent from the roster, making him one of the team’s greatest players right now. Out of the 50 players scheduled to report to Warrior Ice Arena on Wednesday, September 18, Swayman is not on the roster since he still needs to sign a new deal with the team.
Only a few days before the regular season begins, the 25-year-old free agent is still unsigned because the Bruins and Swayman have not yet reached an agreement. As a result, Boston will not have one of its starting goalies for camp. But among the Bruins’ camp attendees were five goalies: Nolan Maier, Michael DiPietro, Joonas Korpisalo, Brandon Bussi, and Ryan Bischel.
It’s true that Korpisalo, who was just acquired from the Ottawa Senators, will likely start in Swayman’s place, but the Bruins are still in a precarious situation because of Swayman’s ongoing contract dispute. With a 79-33-15 career record, 2.34 goals-against average, and a.919 save percentage, Swayman has made a name for himself as one of the NHL’s best young goalies. That really cannot be compared to what the Bruins would receive from Korpisalo, who is viewed more as a true backup than a starter.
The agreement between the two parties is being delayed, though, as the Bruins have been hesitant to grant Swayman a long-term contract because of worries about his lack of experience as a full-time starter. According to recent sources, Swayman may be looking for a deal worth more than $10 million, but no more than Juuse Saros’ $7.74 million average annual value (AAV). Ryan Whitney of Spittin’ Chiclet claims that the Bruins “lowballed” him with an offer of about $6.2 million per season. Speaking on September 14 on the Bruins Rinkside show, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic accurately predicted Swayman’s departure from camp since the source saw no obvious resolution in sight at the time.
“Shingzawa stated that he wouldn’t be shocked if this goes to camp and he isn’t signed. “I think we’ve come to know Jeremy as someone who is very sure of himself, very confident, very secure in what he’s done and what he can be.”Jeremy is extremely self-assured, self-assured, and secure in his abilities and accomplishments.” If Swayman’s holdout lasts later in the season, things could get more complicated. In order to be eligible to play in the 2024–25 season, Swayman must sign his contract by December 1st, according to NHL regulations.
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