Unexpected Source Reveals Bruins' Jeremy Swayman's Long-Term Plans

Jeremy Swayman’s desire to stay with the Boston Bruins was perceived as something not quite secretive, and that feeling was confirmed by the unlikeliest of all sources.

Swayman's heartfelt comments shown in an episode of the upcoming Amazon Prime docuseries "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL," pre-released on Thursday and available for everybody on Friday, shed light on just how much the Bruins mean to him.

With contract talks between the restricted free agent and Boston still stalled, the goaltender expressed his hope to remain in Boston long-term.

"I don’t want it to end," Swayman said in Episode 3 of the series, via Greg Wyshynski of ESPN . "[This] could be the last time I wear a Bruins jersey. I know I'm going to do everything in my power to be a Bruin for a long time."

Given his upbringing in Alaska and the tough path he had to walk in order to get to the pinnacle of the sport defending the Bruins' net, it's reasonable for Swayman to consider Boston the only team he wants to keep playing hockey for.

"As a kid growing up in Alaska, this was in my wildest (expletive) dreams," Swayman said. "I never want it to end. I'm just so grateful that the sun's going to rise tomorrow, and there's another opportunity to get better.

"Whatever I can do to help this team win. I know everything else will take care of itself."

Swayman’s remarks come at a time when tensions between his camp and the Bruins are at their highest after going public at the start of October.

The Bruins have been negotiating with the 24-year-old goaltender for months, with team president Cam Neely letting everybody know about the Bruins' $64 million offer to the goalie, something the player's agent refuted quickly.

The relationship between Swayman and the organization first hit a snag after a salary arbitration hearing last year , where the goaltender was awarded a one-year, $3.75 million contract.

On the Amazon show, Swayman admitted that the arbitration process was tough for him.

"When you go into that room, you don't say a word," Swayman said. "My arbitrator started first, said all of these great things. The arbitrator on their side--their job is to help the management side and to rip players.

"Hearing that you're not worthy of what you think you're worthy of, that was hard to hear. You don't forget what was said."

For now, Swayman’s future with the Bruins remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: if the netminder doesn't sign by Dec. 1, he won't be allowed to play for the remainder of the season.

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