"The 2024-25 season was a lost season for Jeremy Swayman, with an extended contract holdout, the weight of that hefty new contract, defensive struggles, and his own regression in net leading to disaster. Questions remain regarding how Swayman can handle an extended workload this season. But, after building up his stock as one of the top young netminders in the league over his first four years, Swayman can prove that his .892 save percentage last season was an abject outlier."
"A stingier defensive structure, added reps for Joonas Korpisalo, and a clean slate this fall has Swayman bouncing back with a .913 save percentage as Boston's go-to netminder. He won't be in the running for a Vezina. But, Swayman rights the ship and instills faith in the Bruins that they have a reliable option in net for the long haul."
Jeremy Swayman endured a lost 2024-25 season due to a contract holdout, the burden of a new deal, defensive lapses, and personal regression in net. Questions linger about his ability to manage an extended workload, but his prior four years elevated him to one of the league's top young goaltenders. Improved team defense, additional reps for Joonas Korpisalo, and a fresh start project Swayman to a .913 save percentage as Boston's primary netminder, not Vezina-caliber but dependable long term. Boston added physical depth like Tanner Jeannot, Mikey Eyssimont, Nikita Zadorov, and Mark Kastelic, creating one of the NHL's toughest rosters, though 5v5 scoring remains a concern.
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