With Swayman’s new contract, there’s a lot riding on his performance this season. Bruins fans will be eager to see how he steps up to meet those high expectations.
However, he signed his contract just days before the NHL regular season began, leaving the Bruins with little time to prepare for their goaltender’s arrival. Many speculated that Swayman might hold out longer, forcing Joonas Korpisalo to take on the starting role.
Yesterday, reports suggested there was a strong possibility that Swayman could play in the season opener tonight against the Florida Panthers. The Bruins would likely prefer him over Korpisalo. Nevertheless, it appears that Jim Montgomery opted to start Korpisalo tonight.
With Swayman likely a bit rusty from his time off, this decision seems like the best choice for the team, and it’s hard to fault them for taking this approach. After all, no one wants a goaltender who isn’t fully prepared to perform at a high level.
Time will tell when Swayman will make his season debut with the Bruins, though it appears it could be sooner rather than later. With a $66 million contract, there’s a lot riding on his ability to play like a Vezina-caliber goaltender. Bruins fans certainly hope he lives up to the expectations.
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