"Steal for the Bruins": Jeremy Swayman's arbitration deal has Boston fans elated

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman emerged from his arbitration hearing with a favorable outcome, being awarded a salary of $3.475 million for the upcoming season. As the news broke on Tuesday afternoon, NHL fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the ruling.

Elliotte Friedman, a renowned NHL insider, reported the arbitration decision, tweeting,

Before the weekend arbitration hearing, there was a notable $2.8 million gap between goalie Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins during contract talks. Swayman reportedly requested a $4.8 million salary for the 2023-24 season, while the Bruins offered $2 million.

Within moments, fans flooded social media platforms to express their views on the young netminder's new contract.

Another fan chimed in, expressing surprise that the Bruins didn't pursue a multi-year deal to achieve a smaller average annual value (AAV). He said,

For now, the Bruins and their fans can celebrate securing the young goaltender for the upcoming season at what appears to be a reasonable price. Only time will tell if Swayman can continue to shine and become a vital piece of the Bruins' quest for success in the 2023-2024 NHL season.

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During his second full season in the NHL, the 24-year-old Swayman showcased his talent with an impressive 24-6-4 record, a .920 save percentage, and a 2.27 goals-against average. He shared playing time with Linus Ullmark, the Vezina Trophy winner, and together, they received the William M. Jennings Trophy for allowing a league-low 2.06 goals against average last season.

Towards the end of the season, Swayman even outperformed Ullmark statistically. He also made a notable impact in the playoffs, playing in two games, including a crucial Game 7 start against the Florida Panthers in the first round, which resulted in a 4-3 overtime loss on home ice at the TD Garden.

Having been selected in the fourth round by the Bruins in the 2017 draft, Swayman has played in 88 regular-season games (82 starts) over three seasons, amassing an impressive 54-23-7 record with a .920 save percentage and a 2.24 GAA. In eight playoff appearances, he holds a 3-4-0 record, a .910 save percentage, and a 2.79 GAA.

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