Bruins Sign Swayman Amid Salary Cap Concerns

Jeremy Swayman has signed an eight-year, $66 million contract with the Boston Bruins, solidifying his role as the team's No. 1 goaltender following the trade of Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators. The contract, with an annual average value of $8.25 million, ranks Swayman among the highest-paid goalies in the NHL. Despite the deal's resolution, Swayman missed all of training camp and will not start in the Bruins' season opener against the Florida Panthers, with Joonas Korpisalo taking the net instead. Swayman's absence during the preseason was due to prolonged contract negotiations, with both sides previously at an impasse over the financial terms. The Bruins are now managing a tight salary cap situation, with minimal flexibility as they finalize their opening night roster.