a major conflict between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman has resurfaced and it's changing things
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A massive conflict has resurfaced between the Boston Bruins and their starting netminder Jeremy Swayman, and it changes things.
Last year, a major controversy erupted within the National Hockey League due to a dispute between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman, and now, it seems to be circulating once again.
The controversy was the fact that last campaign, when Jeremy Swayman was an restricted free agent (RFA), he waited to sign a new deal with the Boston Bruins last minute, until early October, in hopes to receive the best deal possible.
And recently, this conflict resurfaced, as it seems Swayman's decision is suggested to be motivating for this year's remaining restricted free agents (RFAs).
Boston Bruins' starting netminder, Jeremy Swayman, and his previous contract stand off takes a shocking turn within the NHL
An NHL executive revealed to RG.org that Swayman's contract standoff last year is affecting current RFA's.
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«I think it's something the teams, players, and agents are all considering right now, but it will be unique to each situation,» one NHL executive told RG recently. «I mean, obviously, I'm coming from the team side here, so if I were in that situation, I'd want what's best for my team, and I'd just be like 'Fine, you don't want to show up for camp, let's see how that goes for you!'
He got paid, yeah, but how'd that go for Swayman? And I'd hope the player is willing to compromise and think of his teammates, too. I get you gotta get paid what you deserve, but sometimes agents really inflate a player's worth in the player's mind, and it can really backfire. It can also divide a dressing room. Given the season Swayman and the Bruins had, and the fact they traded their captain and blew that room up, I'd say that was the case there.»
He got paid, yeah, but how'd that go for Swayman? And I'd hope the player is willing to compromise and think of his teammates, too. I get you gotta get paid what you deserve, but sometimes agents really inflate a player's worth in the player's mind, and it can really backfire. It can also divide a dressing room. Given the season Swayman and the Bruins had, and the fact they traded their captain and blew that room up, I'd say that was the case there.»
NHL insider reveals NHL agent's perspective regarding Jeremy Swayman's decision last year
Now, NHL insider and Bruins reporter, Jimmy Murphy, revealed an NHL agent expressed his opinion regarding this move and how RFA's should handle their extensions.
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An NHL agent to me on whether an RFA should not sit out camp considering how difficult things got for the #NHLBruins and Jeremy Swayman:
«Bleep that! Sitting out of camp is the best leverage the player has.»
«Bleep that! Sitting out of camp is the best leverage the player has.»
Although sitting out of camp may gives these RFA's the best leverage possible, this loop hole will undoubtedly cause chaos around teams within the National Hockey League.
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AOUT 26 | 100 ANSWERS a major conflict between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman has resurfaced and it's changing things Do you think that Jeremy Swayman's standoff last year will cause more RFA's to do the same? | ||
| Yes | 42 | 42 % |
| It seems like it | 19 | 19 % |
| No | 21 | 21 % |
| I hope not | 18 | 18 % |
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