Bruins Fans Call For The Organization To Trade Superstar As Struggles Continue
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Fans are growing irate over Jeremy Swayman's recent performances. So much so, that calls are growing to trade the superstar goalie.
It appears that the honeymoon between Boston Bruins fans and Jeremy Swayman is overall.
The goalie has played 21 games for the Bruins this season, winning 9 with 1 shutout, and a .885 save percentage. Against the Winnipeg Jets, however, it was even uglier, with a .711 save percentage! Saving 35 of 43 shots on goal.
A glaring statistic for someone who was signed as a top-dollar restricted free-agent in the summer.
He was signed to an eight-year, $8.25 Million AAV at the beginning of the season, and would miss training camp due to a holdout.
But are Swayman's struggles his own? Sure he shares some blame, as the goalie hasn't performed up to standards.
This has been a terrible year for the goalie and the Boston Bruins who are finally experiencing a rebound under new coach Joe Sacco.
The team yields a 15-12-1 record and is 3rd in the Atlantic Division. While Swaymans play hasn't been helped by his teammates either.
Marchand didn't mince words on the topic either.
«You got to stay sharp [for] 60 minutes, and they punished us,» Swayman said postgame. «It's not acceptable, and we had to move forward, and luckily, we have the group to do it.»
Following the loss, Bruins captain Brad Marchand was asked if Tuesday was a «night where you feel for your goaltender,» given that Joe Sacco didn't pull Swayman for Joonas Korpisalo amid a third-period thrashing
Following the loss, Bruins captain Brad Marchand was asked if Tuesday was a «night where you feel for your goaltender,» given that Joe Sacco didn't pull Swayman for Joonas Korpisalo amid a third-period thrashing
Swayman may have reached a new low last night against the Winnipeg Jets, but there's room for improvement.
It'd be too soon to see Swayman traded, with the amount of capital the Bruins have invested in the #1 goalie.
Given the fact they sent Linus Ullmark to Ottawa, they really don't have a choice now do they!
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DECEMBRE 13 | 302 ANSWERS Bruins Fans Call For The Organization To Trade Superstar As Struggles Continue Do you think goalie Jeremy Swayman should be traded by the Boston Bruins after his lackluster performance against the Winnipeg Jets? | ||
| Yes | 136 | 45 % |
| No | 166 | 55 % |
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