COMMENTARY
In a press conference on Monday where Cam Neely let months of frustration bubble to the surface, the Bruins president unearthed a sliver of optimism.
With the start of regular-season play then just eight days away, Jeremy Swayman remained without a contract — and off the ice for Boston. But Neely stressed that the Bruins’ talented, 25-year-old netminder would eventually don a black-and-gold sweater this season.
“I strongly believe that Jeremy wants to play here,” Neely said. “I’ve asked him flat-out, ‘Do you want to play here?’ And he does. I believe that we’ll get a deal done.