CONFIRMED DEAL: Boston Bruins Best Franchise Goaltender, Jeremy Swayman, Finally and Officially Bids Farewell to Bruins Fans After Months of Speculation, Signs Blockbuster 7-Year, $60.9 Million Contract With New York Rangers.
After months of swirling speculation, heartbreak, and tense contract negotiations, it’s finally official: Jeremy Swayman, once hailed as the Boston Bruins’ future and now revered as one of the franchise’s greatest goaltenders, is heading to New York. The 26-year-old star netminder has signed a blockbuster seven-year, $60.9 million contract with the New York Rangers, marking the end of a memorable chapter in Boston and the beginning of a new era at Madison Square Garden.
The news broke early Wednesday morning, and sources close to ESPN confirmed that Swayman accepted a significant pay cut to join the team he’s long admired — a surprising twist in a market where elite goaltenders often command even higher salaries.
“This is bittersweet,” Swayman said in an emotional farewell message posted to his social media. “Boston gave me my chance, the fans gave me their hearts, and together we made unforgettable memories. But I’ve dreamed of wearing that Rangers jersey since I was a kid. Now it’s time.”
Drafted 111th overall by Boston in 2017, Swayman emerged as the cornerstone of the Bruins’ goaltending tandem, particularly during his breakout 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns. Sharing duties with Linus Ullmark, Swayman was instrumental in guiding the Bruins to the playoffs multiple times, and his clutch performances earned him the love and admiration of the Boston faithful. By 2025, he had become the undisputed No. 1 goalie following Ullmark’s departure.
But as the months dragged on without a long-term extension, rumors began to circulate. Some blamed cap constraints, others suggested organizational differences. Regardless, the writing was on the wall when the Bruins reportedly lowballed Swayman in their latest offer.
In a surprising move, the New York Rangers — coming off a disappointing playoff run and searching for long-term stability in net — swooped in. And now, they’ve secured one of the NHL’s most promising young goaltenders at what many insiders are calling a team-friendly deal.
“Jeremy could’ve demanded more money elsewhere,” one NHL agent told ESPN. “But this wasn’t about the money. It was about legacy, identity, and playing where his heart has always been.”
Back in Boston, the mood is understandably somber. Bruins fans took to social media to thank Swayman for his contributions, flooding his farewell post with tributes and teary-eyed emojis.
General Manager Don Sweeney also released a statement: “Jeremy will always be a part of the Bruins family. We wish him the very best in New York.”
As Swayman prepares to suit up for the Blueshirts this fall, one thing is clear — the Bruins have lost more than just a goalie. They’ve lost a leader, a fan favorite, and a franchise cornerstone.
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