Jeremy Swayman’s agent turns down $64 million offer from Bruins

Lewis Gross, the agent of restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman, released a statement in response to Bruins president Cam Neely’s comments that the team offered the unsigned goaltender a $64 million contract. dollars.

It read:

“Normally, I do not issue statements or discuss negotiations in the media. However, in this case, I feel I must defend my client. Gross said in a statement posted on SPM’s official Instagram story. “At today’s press conference, $64 million was discussed. This was the first time that this figure was discussed in our negotiations. Before the press conference, no offer had been made at this level. We are extremely disappointed. It wasn’t fair to Jeremy. We will take a few days to discuss where we go from here.»

Neely admitted during Monday’s early-season availability that he was surprised by Swayman’s request.

“I don’t want to get into the details of his request, but I know I would have 64 million reasons why I would play right now,” the team president said.

Swayman has been absent from the team since training camp opened earlier this month. The goaltender remained in Boston and was at Warrior Ice Arena for captains’ practices.

With opening night scheduled for Oct. 8 in Sunrise, Fla., against the Panthers, Sweeney said it’s unlikely Swayman would be ready for the game even if he signed now, given where they are at the training camp.

Coach Jim Montgomery added that Joonas Korpisalo will start the first game based on his performance in the preseason.