Jeremy Swayman Hates The Arbitration Process
Jeremy Swayman is happy to still be with the Bruins heading into the 2023-24 NHL Season. However, he may have some lingering effects of PTSD from the arbitration process he dealt with this offseason. Swayman was awarded $3.48 million on a one year deal for this season. It’s safe to say that Swayman hated every second of going through negotiations.
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“The biggest thing was living day by day, understanding that what you hear might not be the truth at all times,” Swayman said Tuesday, per The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa.
“It’s a business. I wanted to make sure that whatever was thrown my way, I was going to be able to attack it with a good mindset and making sure that at the end of the day, I was doing everything I could to be a Boston Bruin.
“There’s no ill will on the process. Because I understand I’m not the first player to go through it and not the last. But I definitely don’t wish it upon any of my friends or teammates moving forward. And I don’t want to do it ever again as well.”
Swayman, 24, has proved that he is one of the best young goalies in the world. The former Maine product posted a SV% of .920 with a 24-6-4 record a year ago. I’m not sure if Swayman is aware of this but he will also be a restricted free agent next year too, barring a midseason contract extension.
Honestly, some blame here needs to go to the league in general. Every team is struggling to stay under the cap right now. It’s been a flat cap for several years now. Eventually, teams are just going to struggle signing young players.
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