Prospect Info: 111th Overall (4th Round) Jeremy Swayman (G)

[PB37]

Swayman's style reminds me a lot of Rask and Price. Good net poise and positioning with underrated athletic ability.

 

[MAINE-IAC]

Swayman's style reminds me a lot of Rask and Price. Good net poise and positioning with underrated athletic ability.

He made a big jump this year - very poised

 

[rocketdan9]

great pick - 4th round

 

[08SeaBass08]

The Voting Page for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award

I love Swayman and I'm excited he's a Bruin, but there's no way I'm voting for anyone other than John Leonard.

 

[ON3M4N]

How the hell would fans know if any of these kids are good in school?

IIRC its a fan vote + 30 person committee. I'd guess that the "fan vote" counts as the 31st person. If true and the fan vote is 1 of 31 then I'd imagine it plays little role in who wins.

 

[ON3M4N]

Voting is now open for the Hobey Baker. You are allowed to vote once a day

The Voting Page for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award

 

[ON3M4N]

And the awards keep coming. Swayman announced as the Hockey East Player of the Year

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[PB37]

Those Maine colors always make me swoon. My second favorite hockey jersey.

 

[rocketdan9]

Whatever happens moving forward I think the Bruins have at least one excellent goalie in either Vladar, Keyser or Swayman

It will be interesting to see how it pans out in 2 years

 

[Gator Mike]

Those Maine colors always make me swoon. My second favorite hockey jersey.

Love the home whites. One of the best hockey jerseys in the world, IMO.

 

[EXTRAS]

College hockey news has swayman ranked as the most deserving of the 10 nominations for The hobey baker. Although, they arent sure he will win because it is so rare for goalies.

Second Thoughts: Who Should Win the Hobey?

 

[aguineapig]

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Love the home whites. One of the best hockey jerseys in the world, IMO.

These jerseys were everywhere up around here in the Walsh - Kariya era, ( maybe it was Bob Beers?). There were a bunch of kids who played roller hockey in a parking lot and they all wore 'em. I remember seeing the backs of them fly by when I used to try and skate with them.
Watched Swayman a bunch a times on the local Bangor channel and he is so technically sound. He is always square to the shooter. No wasted motion. Always cool and calm.
Always loved it when Cheevers would roam out of the net and stickhandle around a couple guys before flipping the puck into the crowd. Or watching Timmy do a couple barrel rolls while stopping a shot and a couple rebounds. But at my age not sure I can handle that excitement any more, this kid may be better for me than Geritol.

 

[DominicT]

Analysis: Jeremy Swayman Then & Now

good read

 

[ON3M4N]

Analysis: Jeremy Swayman Then & Now

good read

Swayman/Keyser Boston duo of the future

 

[22Brad Park]

Good chance Rask walks away after contract up.Great year washed out broke him I think.Swayman a Bruin is lucky for us down the road

 

[Wiggleboom]

Bruins are amazing. When they needed a replacement for Thomas, Rask was here. In a few years when they need a replacement for Rask, Swayman (or maybe Kayser or Vlader, whichever one bubbles to the top) should be ready.

 

[Gee Wally]

Which NHL players will stay in shape? It’s “weight and see” - The Boston Globe

Rask ponders his future



When I asked Rask his expectation for his future workload, the conversation shifted.

“I have one year left in the contract, so we’ll see if I even play,” he replied.

Is that a real possibility?

“We’ll see,” he said. “Always a possibility.”

Rask’s eight-year, $56 million contract expires after the 2020-21 season. It’s unclear how much the Bruins will be willing to commit to Halak, a pending unrestricted free agent. Halak’s age (35 in May) means his salary and bonuses will count against the cap. The Bruins are likely to let youngsters Dan Vladar, Jeremy Swayman, and Kyle Keyser vie for the Providence net this fall.

They may have a great need to sign Rask, who would be 34 in the fall of ‘21, to another deal.

If Rask doesn't want one, would he return to play in his native Finland?

“No. No, I wouldn’t,” he said.

Just be done with his career?

“Yeah. Family time.”

Rask’s two young daughters are in school here. He and his wife, Jasmiina, are expecting another.

“Just be home,” he said. “The wear and tear of the travel with two, almost three kids now, makes you think. I love to do it. But it’s tough.”

 

[ODAAT]

I have watched this kid play 0 minutes but he feels like a prospect who, if all goes well, could be quite the catch

Everytime I read up about him from those here posting, seems like he had to make 40 saves. Might very well be the Rask succession plan if he develops on the right curve but I caution many here, we have all seen it before, especially for goalies and D men, when or how fast they are ready is a crapshoot

 

[Alicat]

Which NHL players will stay in shape? It’s “weight and see” - The Boston Globe

Rask ponders his future



When I asked Rask his expectation for his future workload, the conversation shifted.

“I have one year left in the contract, so we’ll see if I even play,” he replied.

Is that a real possibility?

“We’ll see,” he said. “Always a possibility.”

Rask’s eight-year, $56 million contract expires after the 2020-21 season. It’s unclear how much the Bruins will be willing to commit to Halak, a pending unrestricted free agent. Halak’s age (35 in May) means his salary and bonuses will count against the cap. The Bruins are likely to let youngsters Dan Vladar, Jeremy Swayman, and Kyle Keyser vie for the Providence net this fall.

They may have a great need to sign Rask, who would be 34 in the fall of ‘21, to another deal.

If Rask doesn't want one, would he return to play in his native Finland?

“No. No, I wouldn’t,” he said.

Just be done with his career?

“Yeah. Family time.”

Rask’s two young daughters are in school here. He and his wife, Jasmiina, are expecting another.

“Just be home,” he said. “The wear and tear of the travel with two, almost three kids now, makes you think. I love to do it. But it’s tough.”

Good for Tuukka. Support him 100% in whatever he decides to do.

 

[ON3M4N]

Which NHL players will stay in shape? It’s “weight and see” - The Boston Globe

Rask ponders his future



When I asked Rask his expectation for his future workload, the conversation shifted.

“I have one year left in the contract, so we’ll see if I even play,” he replied.

Is that a real possibility?

“We’ll see,” he said. “Always a possibility.”

Rask’s eight-year, $56 million contract expires after the 2020-21 season. It’s unclear how much the Bruins will be willing to commit to Halak, a pending unrestricted free agent. Halak’s age (35 in May) means his salary and bonuses will count against the cap. The Bruins are likely to let youngsters Dan Vladar, Jeremy Swayman, and Kyle Keyser vie for the Providence net this fall.

They may have a great need to sign Rask, who would be 34 in the fall of ‘21, to another deal.

If Rask doesn't want one, would he return to play in his native Finland?

“No. No, I wouldn’t,” he said.

Just be done with his career?

“Yeah. Family time.”

Rask’s two young daughters are in school here. He and his wife, Jasmiina, are expecting another.

“Just be home,” he said. “The wear and tear of the travel with two, almost three kids now, makes you think. I love to do it. But it’s tough.”

Idk if I'm ready to see Tuuks call it a career. Easily my favorite player and a guy I've followed since his time in Finland. Good for him though to call it a career on his terms

 

[PepeBostones]

Analysis: Jeremy Swayman Then & Now
good read

This anylysis here about goalie Jeremy Swayman is probably the best scouting report I've ever read.
It's a tremendous read from the Scouting Post that I really recommend reading. Today also another report on newly signed defenseman Nick Wolff.
Analysis: Nick Wolff Then & Now Sorry if posted elsewhere

 

[ON3M4N]

Swayman announced as one of the semifinalist for the Richter (most outstanding NCAA goalie)

 

[Gator Mike]

Swayman is one of the three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award.

 

[PB37]

He is racking up some serious collegiate awards recognition.