Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins are currently facing a strained relationship, and tensions are rising on all sides. Swayman is unwilling to accept the contract offer presented to him, while the Bruins are ramping up pressure on their end. The situation has become uncomfortable to witness, and Bruins fans are growing anxious about the possibility of Swayman being traded.
This anxiety is now shifting into frustration directed at Swayman. At a recent preseason game, one fan even displayed a disrespectful sign targeting him, which read, “Take 64 or go.”
This sign being held up behind the Bruins goal currently 😬 pic.twitter.com/GrvfwGkMZ5
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 3, 2024
This situation stems from reports that Swayman was offered a contract of eight years at an $8 million average annual value (AAV), but he’s refused to accept the deal, frustrating many. As a result, there’s growing speculation that Swayman could ultimately be traded.
For the Bruins, this is creating serious anxiety, as they may find themselves without a reliable starting goaltender by the time the playoffs roll around. At the moment, it seems like the team is in a worst-case scenario, and it’s unclear whether they’ll be able to resolve the issue and get Swayman signed.
