Last year was a complete disaster for Boston Bruins goalie Jermey Swayman. He dug his heels in along with general manager Don Sweeney. The long and drawn-out contract dispute between the two extended through the summer of 2024 and into training camp. Then, during camp, things dragged out longer.
After training camp ended and hours before the Bruins were boarding a flight to South Florida to open the 2024-25 season against the Florida Panthers, he agreed to a deal that carries an $8.25 million AAV. Swayman then went on to struggle mightily last season, and Bruins long-time goalie coach Bob Essensa didn't beat around the bush about missing camp last year.