According to Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now, David Krejčí will announce his retirement from the NHL and hockey in the very near future. Krejčí returned to the Boston Bruins this past season after taking a one-year hiatus to play overseas with Olomouc HC in the Czech League during the 2021-22 season. He had a good year for Boston but did wear down a bit towards the end of the … [Read more...] about David Krejčí To Announce Retirement Soon
Boston Bruins, Trent Frederic Reach Pre-Arbitration Settlement
11:00 AM: The Bruins have now officially announced the agreement, confirming the terms that were first reported by Friedman. 9:00 AM: The Boston Bruins have reached an agreement on a new contract with RFA forward Trent Frederic before today’s scheduled arbitration hearing. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Bruins have agreed with Frederic on a two-year, $2.3MM AAV … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins, Trent Frederic Reach Pre-Arbitration Settlement
Jeremy Swayman Contract Settled Via Arbitration
Boston Bruins netminder Jeremy Swayman has been awarded a $3.475MM one-year contract in arbitration, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This news comes just a few hours after the team reached an agreement on a two-year contract with their other pending RFA, Trent Frederic. They now have cost certainty on their roster for next season, although CapFriendly projects them … [Read more...] about Jeremy Swayman Contract Settled Via Arbitration
Arbitration Breakdown: Trent Frederic
We’re entering the final few days of the salary arbitration calendar, meaning most of the remaining notable restricted free agents will have contracts in place for next season by the end of next week. There are a number of notable cases that remain unsettled, including a pair of high-end young goalies in the Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman and the Minnesota Wild’s Filip … [Read more...] about Arbitration Breakdown: Trent Frederic
Bruins Looking To “Bolster” Center Position
Often, periods of sustained success lead to a quick and rough-and-tumble downfall in today’s NHL. That chain of events appears to be set in motion with the Boston Bruins, who are now facing some significant forward depth issues after a tight salary cap crunch and the retirement of captain Patrice Bergeron earlier this week. With Bergeron and longtime teammate David Krejci not … [Read more...] about Bruins Looking To “Bolster” Center Position
Bruins Might Benefit From Learning Jake DeBrusk’s Asking Price Sooner Than Later
While the Bruins are right now focusing on the pending arbitration hearings for Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald opines that Boston also needs to get a sense of what Jake DeBrusk’s next contract is going to cost. Now extension-eligible as he’s in the final year of his deal, the winger could theoretically be used in a trade for a center if … [Read more...] about Bruins Might Benefit From Learning Jake DeBrusk’s Asking Price Sooner Than Later
Arbitration Breakdown: Jeremy Swayman
Today, The Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman filed their arbitration numbers, and according to Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Boston has filed at $2MM for one year, while Swayman has asked for $4.8MM. The 24-year-old netminder and the Bruins have until Sunday to work out a deal before they will go to arbitration. Swayman’s number is sure to shock some people, but that … [Read more...] about Arbitration Breakdown: Jeremy Swayman
Swayman, Frederic Arbitration Decisions Could Be Influenced By Previous Decisions
The Boston Bruins got some expected but tough news today, with captain and two-way dynamo Patrice Bergeron retiring after a fruitful 19-year career with the club. However, their focus can’t drift too far away from their main to-do list items still unchecked this offseason: new contracts for restricted free agents Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic.Boston is facing arbitration … [Read more...] about Swayman, Frederic Arbitration Decisions Could Be Influenced By Previous Decisions
Patrice Bergeron Announces Retirement
Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron, one of the greatest players in franchise history and arguably the greatest defensive forward of all time, announced his retirement today. Bergeron provided a statement regarding this decision in both French and English, which can be read in full here. An excerpt from the statement reads: Finally, to the next generation of hockey players. … [Read more...] about Patrice Bergeron Announces Retirement