The Boston Bruins have secured their goaltending future by signing Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year, \$66 million contract extension, solidifying his role as the team’s number one netminder. This deal, announced on October 6, 2024, comes just days before the Bruins’ season opener, ending a prolonged negotiation period that had seen Swayman miss all of training camp.
Swayman, a fourth-round pick by the Bruins in the 2017 NHL Draft, has quickly established himself as a reliable presence in Boston’s crease. Over his first four seasons, he has compiled a 79-33-15 record with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage in 132 regular-season games. In the postseason, he has posted a 9-10 record with a 2.38 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 20 games.
The 25-year-old goaltender’s performance has been instrumental in the Bruins’ success. In the 2022-23 season, he and then-teammate Linus Ullmark helped the team win the William M. Jennings Trophy for allowing the fewest goals in the NHL. That season, the Bruins set NHL single-season records for wins (65) and points (135).
The contract extension, which carries an average annual value of \$8.25 million, places Swayman among the top five highest-paid goaltenders in the league. The deal includes \$23 million in signing bonuses and a no-trade clause.
With Swayman now under contract, the Bruins can focus on the upcoming season with confidence in their goaltending situation. His commitment to the team underscores his dedication to the organization and its fans. As the Bruins embark on the 2024-25 season, Swayman’s presence in goal will be a key factor in their pursuit of success.([stanleycupofchowder.
