The Bruins have made a notable decision with their star goaltender.
Boston Bruins star goalie Jeremy Swayman made a notable decision on Friday, opting not to file for salary arbitration. Given how he openly disliked the process last offseason, this is understandable.
The Bruins also had the option to file for arbitration with Swayman until last night. However, the Original Six club decided not to file for an arbitration hearing.
Swayman and the Bruins deciding not to go to arbitration likely indicates that the two sides are getting closer to a new deal.
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) defends his net against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on May 6, 2024.
Swayman is an essential piece of the Bruins' roster, as he is their clear long-term answer between the pipes. After an outstanding 2023-24 season and postseason, Swayman is set for a significant raise from his previous $3.475 million cap hit.
Swayman, 25, appeared in 44 games last season for the Bruins, where he had a 25-10-8 record, .916 SV%, a 2.53 GAA, and three shutouts. He was also the Bruins' top star of the playoffs, recording a .933 SV%. and a 2.15 GAA in 12 games.
