On Friday, Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins presented their respective arbitration asks, but the wide gap in numbers necessitated the involvement of an arbitrator.
Today, the arbitrator revealed Swayman's contract for the upcoming year, sealing a on a deal; let's dive into the details.
Swayman, 24, showcased his prowess in 37 games last season, amassing an impressive 24-6-4 record, including 4 shutouts, a 2.27 goals-against average, and a .920 save percentage.
Despite having only 88 games of National Hockey League experience spread over 3 seasons, the initial ask of $4.8 million was ambitious. However, the final agreed-upon figure appears to be $3.475M.