NHL Expansion Insights and Jeremy Swayman’s Status Update

Current Status of NHL Expansion Votes and Future Prospects

TSN: A significant Board of Governors conference is scheduled for next week in New York, and while discussions around NHL expansion have resurfaced, particularly with cities like Houston and Atlanta being mentioned, fans shouldn’t anticipate any immediate voting on expansion, according to Chris Johnston’s insights. This meeting is unlikely to produce formal expansion processes, as Johnston relayed that there will be no votes regarding expansion at this time. Instead, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to bring the league’s owners up to speed on the growing interest from other cities about joining the NHL. While expansion remains an intriguing topic, it’s important to recognize that it is currently not on the front burner for the league, and any potential changes are still a way off.

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Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, has firmly dismissed recent rumors regarding NHL expansion plans.

“Everything that’s been written in the last week is categorically wrong,” Bettman informed the Star on Monday. “We’re not going through an expansion process. And other than updating the board on Oct. 1 as to places that have expressed an interest, there’s nothing else that’s going to be done on expansion.”

Understanding the Ongoing Negotiations Between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman

TSN: The negotiations between the Boston Bruins and restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman are ongoing, but according to Pierre LeBrun, there have been no significant developments since Tuesday and the situation remains unchanged. As the opening night of the regular season approaches, it may become the first real deadline for both parties to reach an agreement.

“The crucial aspect to note is that Swayman remains highly focused on securing an eight-year contract, which is his top priority at this moment. Meanwhile, the Bruins are also contemplating a long-term deal for him. However, the discussion around Swayman cannot ignore comparisons to goalie Igor Shesterkin, as their negotiations are not directly parallel. Swayman’s situation is different in the context of the collective bargaining agreement because he won’t be a unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, which puts him in a less advantageous negotiating position compared to Shesterkin, who holds more leverage due to his status,” LeBrun elaborated.

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Yet, it’s important to recognize that Swayman’s situation reflects the challenges many goalies face today. Despite the trend of goalies securing lucrative contracts in recent years, Swayman is finding it difficult to leverage his position effectively in this evolving market. The intricacies of the current landscape necessitate careful navigation as he seeks a deal that reflects his talent and potential value to the Bruins.