Rumor: Boston Bruins enter full blown rebuild after trading away Jeremy Swayman in a blockbuster move

If the Boston Bruins were to start a rebuild, this would not be the case.

Jeremy Swayman has been in a bunch of rumors this off-season, and has been linked to the Edmonton Oilers multiple times.

Now, Heavy.com has recently proposed a trade that would see Jeremy Swayman being sent to the Edmonton Oilers, and would ultimately put the organization in a rebuild.

Bruins acquire:

Stuart Skinner
Matthew Savoie
Beau Akey
2028 first-round pick
Oilers acquire:

Jeremy Swayman

This would be a blockbuster trade, and Edmonton would finally get a franchise goaltender.

Boston on the other hand would get an NHL goalie in return, as well as a young forward and defenseman prospect, and a first-round pick.

Skinner would be entering the final year of his three-year, $7.8 million deal, where he has struggled to be consistent.

Last year he had solid numbers with a 26-18-4 record, a 2.81 goals against average, and a .896 save percentage, but it helps that he plays on a stacked team.

Savoie would add some youth to the Bruins roster, and could play as a middle-six forward for them. He was originally drafted 9th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Akey on the other hand was a second-round draft pick in 2023, but many believe that he could push for a roster spot in the NHL next season.

If the Boston Bruins do decide to go down this road, Jeremy Swayman would have to agree to a trade, but if they make it clear that they want to rebuild, there is a good chance he would accept a trade to a team that just went to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals.

The Edmonton Oilers were trying to trade for Jeremy Swayman during the NHL trade deadline, but a deal never materialized.

It will be interesting to see what route the Boston Bruins decide to go down before the beginning of the 2025-26 season.