{ "blocks": [ { "type": "video", "data": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/5fcRhX8Y.mp4", "streached": true, "controls": true, "caption": "The Hockey News Big Show - Jeremy Swayman Contract ", "image": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/5fcRhX8Y-poster.jpg" }, "cdn": { "service": "jwplayer", "playlistUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/5fcRhX8Y.m3u8", "sources": [ { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/5fcRhX8Y.m3u8", "type": "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/5fcRhX8Y-lNSW1DC9.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 180, "width": 320, "label": "180p", "bitrate": 255294, "filesize": 5073972, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/5fcRhX8Y-KxYS4dqq.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 270, "width": 480, "label": "270p", "bitrate": 360470, "filesize": 7164350, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/5fcRhX8Y-7pfZGLZK.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 720, "width": 1280, "label": "720p", "bitrate": 1330111, "filesize": 26435958, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/5fcRhX8Y-if0EF1w6.m4a", "type": "audio/mp4", "label": "AAC Audio", "bitrate": 113941, "filesize": 2264597 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/5fcRhX8Y-ZR7SZRJh.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 360, "width": 640, "label": "360p", "bitrate": 438745, "filesize": 8720072, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/5fcRhX8Y-ETHHPQij.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 540, "width": 960, "label": "540p", "bitrate": 719060, "filesize": 14291337, "framerate": 30 } ] } } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Boston Bruins made a massive move yesterday (Oct. 6), re-signing Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year, $66 million contract. With this, the Bruins now have their long-term answer between the pipes locked up. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Now, after getting Swayman signed, the Bruins are entering this season with multiple other contract extension candidates. Let's discuss the top three players now. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Brad Marchand ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins captain Brad Marchand is entering the final season of his current deal. Given his immense importance to the club, both on and off the ice, he is a player that GM Don Sweeney should work hard to keep around. Without much surprise, Sweeney has also confirmed that he has started extension talks with Marchand's camp. " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5Nzk2MzgzMjAzNDAzNDMz/usatsi_20431927.jpg" }, "caption": "Jeremy Swayman & Brad Marchand" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Marchand is entering his 16th season with the Bruins and is still a star in this league. Thus, getting him extended should be the top item on the Bruins' to-do list now that Swayman is re-signed. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Trent Frederic ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Trent Frederic is also in the final year of his contract in 2024-25. The 2016 first-round pick is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1, 2025, but the Bruins should avoid letting that happen at all costs. " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA4NzQ1MTM5MjIzNDA1ODc1/usatsi_22203440.jpg" }, "caption": "Trent Frederic" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Frederic took a big step forward this past season, posting new career highs with 18 goals, 22 assists, 40 points, and 204 hits. Overall, he took both his offense and physicality to a new level, so the Bruins should work hard to keep him around in their top nine beyond this season. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Morgan Geekie ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Morgan Geekie proved to be a home-run addition for the Bruins last season. In 76 games, the 6-foot-3 forward set new career highs with 17 goals, 22 assists, and 39 points. With numbers like these, the 2017 third-round pick cemented himself as a key piece of the Bruins' offense." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA3ODIxOTMyNzgxOTA1NTA3/usatsi_22223454.jpg" }, "caption": "Morgan Geekie" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Due to this, Geekie is another player the Bruins should ultimately look to sign to an extension. This is especially so if he takes another step forward in 2024-25 with his increased role. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Recent Bruins News ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Bruins Top Prospect Placed on Waivers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " Bruins Cut Several Players From NHL Roster" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins Make Big Decision With Top Prospect" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins Place 5 Players On Waivers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins Hit Home Run With New Jeremy Swayman Deal" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins Sign Jeremy Swayman to Massive Deal" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Bruins Fan Favorite Placed On Waivers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins Recall 8 Players to NHL Roster" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bruins Coach Expects New Forward to Be Fan Favorite" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Boston Bruins Forward Placed On Waivers" } } ] }

3 Bruins Extension Candidates After New Swayman Deal