In the same way, it was business that Gross fired back and just about called Neely, the head cheese and Hockey Hall of Famer, a liar. It was business that Gross declared he will take a few days to regroup, thus signaling returning swiftly to the negotiating table is not something he wishes to do.

Regardless of the return, trading Jeremy Swayman would represent the worst-case scenario for a win-now Bruins roster.

On Monday, Bruins president Cam Neely suggested during a press conference that the team offered Swayman $64 million.

If Boston's president is telling the truth, then the Bruins might have hinted at the maximum money the franchise is willing to pay the goalie. If Swayman's agent isn't lying, then Swayman might be happy to accept the aforementioned $64 million offer.

Utah is entering the season with Connor Ingram and Karel Vejmelka as their one-two punch in the net. While both goalies have had their strong moments, Swayman would be a significant upgrade for the starter role. In addition, Utah has over $9.9 million of cap space, so they could make a potential move work.

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The Boston Bruins have added another goaltender amid uncertainty as to Jeremy Swayman's contract status heading into the 2024-25 season. The Bruins

The agent representing star goaltender Jeremy Swayman hit back at the Boston Bruins for comments team president Cam Neely made about their contract negotiations.

Had they stuck with an all-business, cutthroat approach a year ago, the Bruins would have accepted a two-year award on Jeremy Swayman.

The Bruins indicated that they have offered him a $64 million deal, but for now anyway, he doesn't seem to think it's enough.