"Nothing will hold as much weight over the Bruins and their fortunes this season than whether or not Jeremy Swayman can regain his form as one of the top young goalies in the league. If the Bruins are going to be a competitive squad under Sturm, they're going to need to be a gritty, grind-it-out club that pummels opponents on the forecheck, capitalizes on special teams - and relies on their goaltending to keep them afloat in what should be plenty of one-goal games."
"It's a clear template, but one that only becomes feasible for the Bruins if Swayman bounces back between the pipes. A tumultuous training camp (or lack thereof) for Swayman loomed large over a lost season for the 26-year-old, who went from a .933 goalie in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs to a career-worst .892 save percentage in 2024-25. There is still plenty of pressure on Swayman's shoulders as Boston's No. 1 netminder."
The Boston Bruins enter the season with a retooling roster and multiple question marks, especially across the forward corps. First-year head coach Marco Sturm aims to shape a gritty, defense-first team that leans on forechecking, special teams, and elite goaltending. Jeremy Swayman represents the pivotal variable after a sharp statistical decline in 2024-25 following a stellar playoff showing. Preseason and international play suggest promise, but consistent recovery to his prior form is essential. If Swayman stabilizes the net, the Bruins can mask offensive inconsistencies and remain competitive in many close games.
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