Which Party Has the Edge Over the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman?

Could both the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman Benefit from This Contract Agreement? TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston appeared on Toronto Radio Monday, where he was asked who emerged victorious from their negotiations over Swayman’s new deal between Boston and him: Swayman or Bruins? Ubertragung provided by NHLRumors.com Transcriptions.
NHL News: Jeremy Swayman Signs Eight-Year Extension in Boston Bryan Hayes reports on this development from Chris Johnson of TSN Hockey Insider: “Jeremy Swayman’s contract was finalized before 2019 began and didn’t involve any potential loss for either party – in this instance a signed no move or trade clause worth no less than $23 Million as signing bonus with an $8.25 per year salary cap compared with Hellebuyck; clearly that makes this deal win/win.”
As expected, it appeared to me that the Bruins held their ground and, at the last second, gave him an additional $250 per year, forcing him to make a decision and decide not to miss time. And it appears he did just that – making up his mind not to miss any more time with them and keeping playing for Boston.
How should we interpret that negotiation, who won and lost, and furthermore, when will Jeremy Swayman start producing for the Bruins?”
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Chris Johnston: “Well, I was of the camp of believing this win would go the Swayman way; although perhaps not definitive. After all, Cam Neely once quoted that there are $64 million reasons to be at camp; yet our club found $66 million good reasons to sign before opening night!”
So the Bruins had to stretch themselves a little beyond where they wanted. You know, but reality bites when it comes to player contracts: any time missed is money lost that may never return; for Swayman it would have been $43,000 every day unsigned without this contract; that may have convinced him it was best for all involved to accept an offer that reached 66 million and sign away now.
But I think he did very well by pushing them until the 11th hour in negotiations and ultimately reaching an agreement that works for his family as well as taking away some of this guy’s chip on his shoulder, something which has been central to his story ever since he first emerged from nowhere in Alaska and received only low draft pick status from college teams before getting taken by UCLA.
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Since last summer’s arbitration hearings, his security is greater than ever and so I don’t find it hard to believe he came out on top in this situation. And Noodles will probably know best what’s needed for him to get up to speed — while Boston University offers plenty of ice time, it does not compare with NHL training camps, preseason games or anything similar.”
Jamie McLennan: “I think Korpisalo can start some games quickly to ease himself back into his NHL season and practice with both team, goaltender coach, and all his fellow teammates in order to reacclimate himself.”