Jeremy Swayman – Dom

Dom’s Mid-Season Bruins Trade Board

To many around the league, this season effectively features two trade deadlines: the unofficial cutoff before the Olympic break on February 6, and the official NHL trade deadline on March 6. It’s a familiar storyline by now: the so‑called pre‑deadline rush rarely lives up to the hype. Activity has historically fallen short of expectations, thoughContinue reading “Dom’s Mid-Season Bruins Trade Board”

Summary Sunday: January 4, 2026

Frank Seravalli on Insider Notebook: A lot of people have pointed to Pavel Zacha as a trade chip. I think you need more Pavel Zacha not less. Maybe the guy you try and move is Casey Mittelstadt. Totally agree. The moment you move Pavel Zacha is the moment you start searching for a player justContinue reading “Summary Sunday: January 4, 2026”

Summary Sunday December 28, 2025

For those who celebrate, hope you enjoyed a very Merry Christmas — and a happy holiday season to everyone else. Wherever you go to celebrate New Years, please, be safe and responsible. The calendar hasn’t flipped to the new year just yet, but there was still plenty of hockey chatter to unpack this week. TheContinue reading “Summary Sunday December 28, 2025”

Message to Sweeney, Sturm and Essensa: This Is Unsustainable

From the opening of camp, management left no room for interpretation. The mandate was unmistakable, distilled into a single word: Playoffs. Even with marquee names sidelined—Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Viktor Arvidsson, Casey Mittelstadt among them—the Bruins remain firmly in the playoff chase. Beyond the Morgan Geekie surge, Jeremy Swayman has emerged as the other headlineContinue reading “Message to Sweeney, Sturm and Essensa: This Is Unsustainable”

2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins

Help is on the way, but don’t expect it overnight. James Hagens could make his debut as early as spring 2026, bringing a fresh spark to the lineup. Two additional first-round draft picks are slated to be selected in June 2026—assuming the Bruins make the smart move. Meanwhile, Fraser Minten and Matthew Poitras are projectedContinue reading “2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins”

What About Those Swayman Trade Rumors?

Jeremy Swayman’s name has been swirling in trade rumors lately, but are these discussions truly warranted? While speculation is natural in the NHL, the idea that the Boston Bruins are actively looking to move their young goaltender seems premature. Let’s break down why the Bruins are unlikely to trade Swayman anytime soon. 1. The Bruins’Continue reading “What About Those Swayman Trade Rumors?”

Let the Retool Begin

The Boston Bruins endured a season that will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons by ownership, management, players, and fans alike. Several factors contributed to the team’s struggles: the Jeremy Swayman contract dispute, a lack of preparation among players and coaches heading into training camp, a midseason coaching change, injuries to key defensemen,Continue reading “Let the Retool Begin”

What Should the Boston Bruins Do Moving Forward?

With the 4 Nations Tournament and the NHL trade deadline approaching, the Boston Bruins are in a challenging position. They hold a record of 25-20-6, and 4-1-1 in their last 6 games, placing them third in the Atlantic Division. However, the race is tighter than a Harry Sinden contract negotiation. The Tampa Bay Lightning, OttawaContinue reading “What Should the Boston Bruins Do Moving Forward?”

Swayman Signs; Bruins Nation Breathes a Sigh of Relief

The Boston Bruins announced today that they have signed restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year contract with a total value of $66 million. The annual cap hit will be $8.25 million. General Manager Don Sweeney prioritized the signing (even though it may not seem like it), conducting a thorough shopping list inContinue reading “Swayman Signs; Bruins Nation Breathes a Sigh of Relief”