One of the first clear signs this summer that Jeremy Swayman was prepared to dig in when it came to his contract negotiations came during his appearance on the “Shut Up Marc” podcast in August when he said, “I understand my comparables and how I can’t ruin the goalie market for other guys that are gonna be in my shoes down the line.”
It’s a fair consideration. While some athletes may be content to take a “hometown discount” for the sake of comfort or convenience or as a sacrifice to help the team, others want to maximize their earnings not just for themselves and their families, but also to raise the bar for other players who are going to be looking for new contracts in the months and years to come.
This is likely the biggest contract Swayman will ever sign, which also means it’s his best opportunity to help …