Despite still being unsigned for the 2024-25 season, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman has emerged as the co-favorite to win the Vezina Trophy, according to one betting site.
The ongoing storyline for the Boston Bruins this summer revolves around Jeremy Swayman and his contract negotiations. The silver lining is that neither Swayman nor the Bruins filed for arbitration, indicating hope for a resolution soon.
All signs point to a deal being reached eventually, especially after General Manager Don Sweeney traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators last month and acquired the struggling Joonas Korpisalo in return. Korpisalo will compete with Brandon Bussi in training camp for the backup spot.
Despite being unsigned, Swayman is tied for the best odds to capture the Vezina Trophy in the 2024-25 season.
Jeremy Swayman Tied for Best Vezina Trophy Odds in 2024-25
According to FanDuel, Swayman has the best odds at +600 to win the Vezina, sharing these odds with Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. The Bruins are just one season removed from Ullmark capturing the award for the 2022-23 season.
This past season, Swayman posted a 25-10-8 record in the regular season with a 2.53 GAA and a .916 SV%, including three shutouts. He gradually took over the primary role in the net from Ullmark, earning a significant payday in the postseason with his stellar performance. He helped the Bruins steal a series from the Toronto Maple Leafs and pushed the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to six games.
There is no doubt that Swayman is one of the top goalies in the NHL and deserves his payday, whenever it comes. It’s not surprising to see him listed with the top odds to win the Vezina Trophy next season. However, Bruins fans are most concerned about getting him officially signed on the dotted line.
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