Inside the Bruins’ Contract Negotiations: Fluto Shinzawa on Swayman’s Uncertain Future
During this morning on the Toucher & Hardy radio program, Fluto Shinzawa from The Athletic talked about the Bruins’ contract standoff with goalie Jeremy Swayman. With training camp underway, Swayman is still unsigned, creating some tension. Shinzawa mentioned that Swayman’s salary demands are higher than what the Bruins are offering, as they’re looking for a long-term deal but have financial limits.
Shinzawa noted that Swayman’s absence from camp might mean he’s holding out, which could impact his readiness. He suggested a possible compromise could be a shorter-term deal with a higher salary than the Bruins would ideally like to offer. It looks like it might take some time to reach a resolution, and an announcement today seems unlikely.
Shinzawa also pointed out that Swayman’s absence could affect the Bruins’ goaltending and overall team dynamics.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Contract Standoff: Jeremy Swayman is still unsigned as training camp begins, leading to tension between him and the Bruins.
Salary Disagreement: Swayman’s salary demands are higher than what the Bruins are currently offering. The team is looking for a long-term deal but faces financial constraints.
Potential Holdout: Swayman’s absence from camp might indicate he’s holding out, which could affect his preparation for the season.
Possible Compromise: A shorter-term deal with a higher salary than the Bruins ideally want could be a potential solution, but a quick resolution seems unlikely.
Impact on Team: Swayman’s absence could impact the Bruins’ goaltending situation and overall team dynamics.
