Report: Bruins, Swayman $2.8M apart in arbitration

The Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman are $2.8 million apart ahead of the goaltender's arbitration hearing Sunday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Swayman's camp filed at $4.8 million, while the Bruins are coming in at $2 million. The two sides can still come to terms on a new contract prior to the start of Sunday's hearing.

The 24-year-old is coming off of an entry-level contract signed in 2020. Swayman posted a .920 save percentage in 37 games last season, sharing the William M. Jennings Trophy with Linus Ullmark.

Swayman started over Ullmark in the Bruins' pivotal Game 7 against the Florida Panthers in the first round. He made 27 saves on 31 shots in Boston's 4-3 overtime loss.

In 88 games over three seasons, Swayman has a sparkling 54-23-7 record and a career .920 save percentage. He was named to the All-Rookie Team in 2022.

Swayman won the Mike Richter Award as the NCAA's top goaltender in 2020 while playing at the University of Maine. He played for the United States at the 2018 world juniors and the 2022 World Championship.

The Bruins have $5.4 million of cap space, according to CapFriendly. Swayman and fellow restricted free agent Trent Frederic have yet to be signed.

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