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Bruins relationship with netminder soured after contract standoff

The Boston Bruins' relationship with this netminder soured following a contract standoff, leading to a poor season in 2024-25.

The Boston Bruins faced a complex contract standoff with Jeremy Swayman last season, leading to a sour season. | Rich Gagnon/GettyImages

The Boston Bruins and netminder Jeremy Swayman’s relationship soured following two consecutive offseasons of contract disputes.

In a report published by RG Media on August 16, James Murphy cited sources close to the Bruins and Swayman regarding both sides’ contract standoff last summer.