The Daily: Why Swayman Didn’t Get Offer Sheet; Magnus is Back

Jeremy Swayman is 25. The NHL Network recently named him as the fourth-best goalie in the league. He is a restricted free agent. Swayman should be a quality candidate for an offer sheet.

But we all know he isn’t.

Boston Hockey Now’s Andrew Fantuccio explains why there’s no risk to the Bruins that a team would sign Swayman to an offer sheet. Read his Swayman story here.

“At a minimum, any team that makes an offer to Swayman will need to be able to supply the Bruins with two first-round picks, a second-round pick, and a third-round pick, all of which must be their own selections,” Fantuccio writes. “Based on that alone, the Bruins have little reason to worry. Only a few teams are currently able to supply them with the proper compensation. But even then, most have one issue or another in their way.”

Swayman is probably going to land a contract that pays him $8 million or more and compensation is based on the contract value.

At only 25 years old, Jeremy Swayman is already one of the league's top goaltenders. @NHLBruins | #NHLTopPlayers pic.twitter.com/6IfKnWf1oE

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 12, 2024

Red Wings in Case You Missed It

Former Red Wings goalie Magnus Hellberg lands with another NHL team. Other ex-Detroit players still looking for work.

Jonatan Berggren opens up about the disappointment he felt when he spent most of last season in the American Hockey League.

Paywall story: The Red Wings lost 75 goals in the offseason and they need a few players to replace those goals. Jonatan Berggren is critical to that hope. Take advantage of our limited time offer of a yearly subscription for $10. The offer expires Saturday. To subscribe at this rock-bottom price, click here. 

Red Wings Offseason

It may feel like it has taken a while for Simon Edvinsson to be ready for full-time service with the Red Wings. However, only nine players from the 2021 NHL first round have played more NHL games than Edvinsson at this point in their careers. Owen Powers (No. 1 overall, Buffalo) and Luke Hughes (No. 4, New Jersey) are the only first-round defensemen with more NHL games.

Hockey Now Network

Montreal: Marc Dumont offers his take on what the Habs can do to exploit what’s happening between the St. Louis Blues and Oilers. Montreal Canadiens.

Pittsburgh: The Penguins acquired Cody Glass, and managed to add more draft picks. They are clearly stockpiling draft picks. Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose: Sheng Peng explores whether the Sharks can take advantage of the Edmonton Oilers’ offer sheet drama. San Jose Sharks