Pro Hockey Rumors

While Jeremy Swayman’s contract situation is rightfully getting the attention in Boston right now, Ken Campbell of The Hockey News highlights the other contract of note the Bruins will have to work out, which is an extension for Brad Marchand.  At the time he signed his team-friendly deal that carries a $6.25MM AAV, the talk was about how their top players left some money on … [Read more...] about Could Marchand Look To Maximize Earnings On Next Deal After Taking Team-Friendly Agreement Previously?

With training camps now less than three weeks away, it’s expected that there will be an uptick in PTO activity over the coming days as players look to catch on somewhere.  The Bruins are getting involved in the tryout market as the team announced that they’ve signed veteran forward Tyler Johnson to a tryout agreement. [Related: 2024 Professional Tryout Tracker] The 34-year-old … [Read more...] about Bruins Sign Tyler Johnson To PTO

The Boston Bruins could opt for a short-term, bridge deal with starting goaltender Jeremy Swayman, as contract talks drag into Labor Day weekend, shares Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe. Dupont mentioned that the $7.74MM cap hit on Juuse Saros’ recent eight-year extension could be a guiding light for the Bruins and Swayman, though there’s no definitive way to know what’s … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Swayman, Dubois, Flames

Speculation floating around that Bruins RFA netminder Jeremy Swayman wants a $10MM average annual value on his next deal is likely unfounded, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff said on SN960 The FAN’s Big Show on Wednesday. Swayman’s camp is holding out for an AAV in the $8.5MM range on a long-term deal, while the Bruins are holding firm just north of $6MM per season, per … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Swayman, Stützle, LeBreton Flats, Leenders

Bruins star netminder Jeremy Swayman remains without a contract for next season and beyond. The RFA is embroiled in a dispute for the second summer in a row, requiring an arbitration hearing to hand down a one-year, $3.475MM agreement.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Swayman Educated Himself After Testy RFA Battle Last Offseason

Former pro Brett Skinner has stepped into the role of general manager for the USHL’s Fargo Force, succeeding Cary Eades, who’s served in the role since 2015. Eades will stay as Fargo’s assistant general manager, while Skinner will also continue his duties as Fargo’s head coach. Eades has a storied career through USA Hockey, serving in various coaching and managerial roles … [Read more...] about Prospect Notes: Skinner, Morello, Armstrong

The Bruins have yet to re-sign goaltender Jeremy Swayman after both sides opted to pass on a repeat of last year’s arbitration process.  While some fans are concerned that a deal isn’t done yet, the same can’t be said for team president Cam Neely.  In an interview with WZLX (audio link), Neely indicated that he’s confident an agreement will be reached soon:Swayman has been one … [Read more...] about Neely Not Concerned About Swayman’s Contract Situation

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman is at risk of entering September without a contract for the season. But team president and NHL Hall of Famer Cam Neely isn’t bothered by negotiations dragging on. In an appearance on The Rich Shertenlieb Show, Neely said, “Something will get done. There’s no question. The Rich Shertenlieb Show”. “I mean, not every negotiation is as smooth … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Swayman, Brodzinski, Yager