In a disappointing development for the Boston Bruins, the team has officially cut ties with 25-year-old goaltender Jeremy Swayman due to unresolved contract disputes. General Manager Don Sweeney confirmed that Swayman, a restricted free agent, will not be attending training camp until a new deal is reached with the storied franchise.
“Jeremy Swayman will not be on the ice tomorrow,” Sweeney announced at Warrior Ice Arena on Wednesday. “He has chosen, and rightfully so, to wait until a contract is finalized.”
Sweeney expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in securing a deal, despite making it a top priority for the team. “It’s disappointing. As a general manager, you always strive to get these things done, but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to accomplish that yet.”
Addressing rumors surrounding the negotiations, Sweeney emphasized that many reports were inaccurate, stressing that the Bruins handle contract talks with discretion and respect for all parties involved.
“I won’t go into the specifics of our negotiations,” Sweeney added. “We’re excited about the players who are here and ready to move forward, but of course, I’m disappointed. Still, I remain optimistic that we’ll reach an agreement before the December 1 deadline.”
As training camp begins, the Bruins are turning to veteran Joonas Korpisalo, alongside other goaltenders Ryan Bischel, Brandon Bussi, Michael DiPietro, and Nolan Maier, to compete for a spot in net. Despite these options, Sweeney acknowledged the significant impact of Swayman’s absence.
“Every day that Jeremy is out hurts both the team and him,” Sweeney admitted. “But we’ll continue working toward common ground. While I can’t make any predictions, I firmly believe we’ll have him back before December 1 because we all want him to play, and we know our team will be stronger with him.”
The Bruins’ management remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached soon, allowing Swayman to rejoin the team for the upcoming season.
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