Bruins finally sign Swayman

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Just one more sleep until the puck drops on the 2024-25 NHL regular season… besides the Devils and Sabres, of course.

— Brandon Rubeo

CAN’T MISS HOCKEY NEWS 🎯

✌️ New Jersey Devils start the 2024-25 season 2-0 with Global Series sweep over the Sabres. Despite being outshot 31 to 23, Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves in his Devils’ debut Friday, while Stefan Noesen, Johnathan Kovacevic, Nico Hischier, and Paul Cotter scored to secure a 4-1 win. After falling behind 1-0 to a Tage Thompson goal Saturday, rookie Seamus Casey tied the game with his first NHL goal on a power play. Paul Cotter gave the Devils a 2-1 lead in the third period, assisted by Jack Hughes, who also set up Timo Meier’s insurance goal. The Devils dominated with 37 shots to Buffalo’s 18, with Jake Allen making 17 saves. Read more →

💵 Boston Bruins sign Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year, $66 million contract, just days before the season opener, ending a contentious negotiation period. The deal follows last year’s arbitration process, which awarded Swayman $3.475 million, an experience he openly disliked. The 25-year-old netminder missed training camp but ultimately secured a contract with an $8.25 million average annual value, making him one of the NHL’s top five highest-paid goalies. Swayman shared duties with Linus Ullmark last season but became the Bruins' No. 1 goalie during the playoffs. The team traded Ullmark, adding Joonas Korpisalo, who is scheduled to start the Bruins’ season opener, as Swayman’s new backup. Read more →

POLL 🗳️

ICYMI 🙀

Jacob Markstrom made an incredible save in the 1st period of New Jersey’s 1st win Friday in Prague, extending the paddle of his goalie stick to deny Nicolas Aube-Kubel his 1st goal of the season. I know we’re only two games into the 2024-25 regular season, but this is a legit candidate for save of the year!

QUICK HITS ⚡️

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• Canucks sign Nils Höglander to three-year, $9M extension (TSN)

• NHL 2024-25 Waiver Wire: Pierre Engvall And Jakob Pelletier Among Sunday's Final Cut-Downs (The Hockey News)

• Maple Leafs Cut Ties With Goalie Matt Murray (Sports Illustrated)

• Kevin Labanc signs one-year deal with Columbus Blue Jackets (ESPN)

• Florida Panthers cancel public championship ring ceremony, citing concerns over Hurricane Milton (AP News)

COACHES CORNER 🏒

• Score more goals with this quick drill featuring a soft touch, tight turn, and pull-in shot (Bates Performance Hockey)

• Two drills + tips for your stops, starts, and backward crossovers (Amy Berg Powerskating)

TRIVIA 🧠