It was a whirlwind of a Sunday for the Boston Bruins, marked by significant news involving their goaltending lineup. Early in the day, reports surfaced that the Bruins were close to finalizing a deal with Jeremy Swayman. As the day progressed, those rumors became reality when the team officially announced an eight-year contract with the former University of Maine standout. This news is the focal point of this latest edition of Boston Bruins updates.
Jeremy Swayman’s Message to Fans
Shortly after the deal was made public, the Bruins shared a video message from Swayman via their X (formerly Twitter) account. In his message, Swayman expressed his excitement and gratitude: “Hey fans, Sway here. I’m so excited to be back. I cannot thank all of you for all the support throughout the entire process, but we got a lot of new beginnings to start and I cannot wait to get going.”
As a restricted free agent, it was expected that Swayman would return to Boston. Although there were murmurs that he might request a trade, the Bruins held the negotiating power. While some fans may have felt frustrated during the contract discussions, those concerns can now be put to rest. With Swayman officially back, the focus shifts to the upcoming season and his contributions on the ice.
Brandon Bussi Placed on Waivers
One downside to Swayman’s signing is its impact on goalie prospect Brandon Bussi. In order to send him down to the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Bruins had to place Bussi on waivers, a process that began on Sunday. This means another NHL team could potentially claim Bussi, preventing him from returning to Providence.
Another goalie, Jiri Patera, who was recently signed by the Bruins, also found himself on waivers. With Swayman’s long-term deal in place, the team no longer has a need for Patera. However, Bussi is the one to keep an eye on, as other teams could be interested in acquiring a younger, developing goalie. It remains to be seen whether Bussi will clear waivers, with Monday bringing clarity on the situation.
All in all, it was a busy and eventful day for the Bruins, headlined by Swayman’s long-term commitment and the possible departure of a promising prospect.