Bruins Rumors: Boston Hasn't Returned Swayman's Calls In 3 Weeks

Lots of questions around the league as to why the Boston Bruins haven't get gotten restricted free agent Jeremy Swayman's name on a new contract yet. We know that the B's new solo No. 1 man between the pipes was—rightfully—asking for a hefty raise, some wild rumors even had it as much as a $10 million AAV ask.

Now we might be learning why a deal hasn't yet been struck, as the Rumor Boys on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast have dropped word that the Bruins have been offering four years at a $6.2 million AAV.

The #RumorBoys are back at it again hearing the Bruins offered Swayman 4 years x $6.2M AAV

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"That is not even on the same planet (as what Swayman wants)," said Ray Whitney. "That is so far away... And apparently, the Bruins have not contacted or returned Swayman's calls in three weeks!"

And the fact that Boston went out and traded the other half of their star goalie tandem, Linus Ullmark, before getting Swayman wrapped up, and then low-balling him, leaves Whitney flabbergasted.

"If their offer is 4 years, $6.2 after you've traded your other stud goalie, that's one of the funniest things I've ever heard. That's insane. That's crazy."

Swayman essentially took over the top gig in the Bruins crease during last year's playoffs, starting 12 of the team's 13 postseason games. He had another strong season and is clearly one of the top young goalies in the league, but because he didn't choose arbitration this summer, he doesn't have a lot of leverage.

But then again, neither do the Bruins after they traded Ullmark.