Reporter: “Because you say you had been shocked, Cam, are you able to share any of the specifics right here, be it what his ask is by way of {dollars} or time period?”
Cam Neely: “Effectively, I don’t wish to get into the weeds with what his ask is, however I do know that I’ve 64 million the explanation why I’d be taking part in proper now.”
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— Marina Maher (@marinakmaher) September 30, 2024
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SPM: Jeremy Swayman’s agent Lewis Gross:
“Usually, I don’t launch statements or focus on negotiations by the media. Nevertheless, on this case, I really feel I must defend my shopper. At in the present day’s press convention, $64 million was referenced. This was the primary time that quantity was mentioned in our negotiations. Previous to the press convention, no provide was made reaching that degree.
We’re extraordinarily dissatisfied. This was not truthful to Jeremy. We’ll take just a few days to debate the place we go from right here.”
Shawn Hutcheon: Neely: “I’ve requested (Jeremy Swayman) flat out if he desires to play right here and he does. I imagine they’ll get a deal accomplished. Sadly, it’s not accomplished in the present day.”
Jimmy Murphy: “If I had been Jeremy Swayman proper now, I’d signal the 8×8 provide now as a result of it’s going to solely get decrease from right here on. Do what’s greatest for him and his group, not his agent and the NHLPA!”
Jimmy Murphy: “Should you’re going to criticize #NHLBruins group prez Cam Neely for publicly expressing frustration, then it’s solely truthful that you simply do the identical to Jeremy Swayman, who fired the primary shot throughout the bow final month.”
Ty Anderson: Bruins coach Jim Montgomery mentioned that Joonas Korpisalo might be their opening night time starter.
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James Murphy of RG.org: An NHL govt mentioned that Jeremy Swayman’s stance on wanting to assist out the goaltending market most likely didn’t sit effectively with Boston Bruins proprietor Jeremy Jacobs.
“I’d think about when he obtained phrase of that, he wasn’t too pleased,” a veteran NHL govt informed RG.org. “He has at all times been and nonetheless is an influential determine within the NHL Board of Governors. He’s the principle motive now we have an NHL wage cap, and when considered one of his gamers is in a contract battle, he takes a stance for the gamers. I simply can’t see that going effectively.”
One govt puzzled if somebody within the NHLPA is speaking to Swayman and Gross. The supply added:
“I’m not saying anybody however Gross, Swayman, and Don Sweeney are pulling the strings, but it surely’s clear to me this has turn into extra than simply the Bruins and Swayman.”
