For his first game of the 2024–25 NHL season, Jeremy Swayman was back in goal on Thursday night at home against the Montreal Canadiens. It was also his first game back after agreeing to a big contract extension with the Boston Bruins a few days before the new season began. Swayman clinched the agreement with a $66 million, eight-year contract.
His old friend and fellow goalie, Linus Ullmark, also did a great job at the negotiating table shortly after he was signed. Ullmark and the Ottawa Senators signed a $33 million, four-year pact. Regarding Ullmark’s strike gold, the 25-year-old Swayman had nothing but positive things to say. It’s amazing. According to NESN’s Greg Dudek, Swayman stated following the game in Montreal, “It’s a goalie union.”
“It’s amazing to see individuals recognized in that way; we all know how difficult it is to win games in this league. Those two guys put in a ton of work, and we are really happy for them and their teams.” Goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) of the Boston Bruins checks in before a game.
Sam Navarro/Img Pictures Sam Navarro/Img Pictures After playing with the Bruins from 2021–22 to 2023–24, Ullmark, 31, was dealt to the Senators in June of last year in exchange for Joonas Korpisalo, Mark Kastelic, and a 2024 first-round pick.
He assisted his club in winning on Thursday, too, as he turned aside thirty of the thirty-one Florida Panthers’ attempts on goal en route to a 3-1 triumph. Swayman, however, struggled more in goal, giving up four goals on 24 shots while leading the team to a 6-4 victory over the Habs.
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