At this time last year, the Boston Bruins were preparing to open the 2024-25 season against the Florida Panthers, minus one of their top players, goalie Jeremy Swayman. He held out of training camp without a contract, but just hours before the team boarded a flight for South Florida, he agreed to a new contract. It didn't make sense to play two nights later.
Last season ended up being a forgettable season for the Bruins' top goalie and his teammates as they finished tied for last place in the Eastern Conference. It ultimately cost Jim Montgomery his job in November, and then interim coach Joe Sacco followed suit after the end of the season.