Bruins and Jeremy Swayman at Impasse Over $64M Contract
With the season opener approaching, Bruins' goalie Jeremy Swayman remains unsigned as negotiations stall over an eight-year deal.
- Bruins' GM Don Sweeney and goalie Jeremy Swayman have not reached an agreement on a new contract, leaving Swayman unsigned as the season opener nears.
- Cam Neely hinted at an $8 million annual offer over eight years, but Swayman's camp expressed disappointment and denied such an offer exists.
- Joonas Korpisalo, acquired in the offseason, is set to start in net for the Bruins' opening game against the Panthers.
- Swayman, a restricted free agent, has until December 1 to sign a contract or he will be ineligible to play in the NHL this season.
- Swayman seeks a significant pay increase after a standout playoff performance, but the Bruins are cautious about committing to a long-term, high-value deal.