The Bruins have a decision to make when it comes to their goaltending for next season.
The Boston Bruins got the bounce-back season they desperately needed from Jeremy Swaymn this season. In 55 games this campaign with the Black and Gold, Swayman had a 31-18-4 record, a .908 save percentage, a 2.71 goals-against average, and two shutouts. He is also one of three finalists for this year's Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goalie.
With how well Swayman played this season, there is no question that the Bruins are all set when it comes to their starting goalie position. However, when it comes to their backup goalie role, that is where things get more interesting.
The Bruins rolled with Joonas Korpisalo as their backup this season. The 32-year-old netminder posted a 14-9-6 record, an .894 save percentage, and a 3.15 goals-against average. Overall, he was decent at times, but his $3 million cap hit until the end of the 2027-28 season is high for what he provides.
The Bruins also have a young goaltender in Michael DiPietro who appears ready for the NHL. The 26-year-old goaltender thrived yet again this season with the Providence Bruins, as he posted a 34-8-1 record, a .930 save percentage, and a 1.91 goals-against average in 45 games. With this, he was named the AHL's best goalie of the year for the second season in a row.
With how well DiPietro played again this season for Providence, it is clear that Boston is entering the off-season with a big decision to make when it comes to their goaltending. There is a real argument to be had for the Bruins to go with DiPietro over Korpisalo as their backup, but time will tell what happens on that front.