Career Timeline of Jeremy Swayman: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jeremy Swayman built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jeremy Swayman, known as "Sway" or "Bulldog," is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. He was drafted by the Bruins in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Swayman is a promising young player making his mark in professional hockey.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 7, 2017: Collegiate Hockey Debut

On October 7, 2017, Jeremy Swayman made his collegiate hockey debut with the University of Maine, making 26 saves in a 5–1 defeat against UConn.

2017: Drafted by the Boston Bruins

In 2017, Jeremy Swayman was selected by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round, 111th overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2018: Swayman Represents US at World Junior Championship

In 2018, Jeremy Swayman made his international debut for the United States junior team at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Buffalo, New York. He saw limited playing time, but played in the bronze-medal match against the Czech Republic, where Team USA won 9-3.

March 18, 2020: Signed with the Bruins

On March 18, 2020, Jeremy Swayman signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.

April 6, 2021: NHL Debut

On April 6, 2021, Jeremy Swayman made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins, making 40 saves in a 4–2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.

2022: Swayman Plays in 2022 IIHF World Championship

In 2022, Jeremy Swayman joined the United States national team for the IIHF World Championship in Finland, following an injury to Alex Nedeljkovic. He recorded a shutout in his first appearance against Great Britain. The team finished fourth, and Swayman ended the tournament with a .909 SV% and two shutouts.

August 1, 2023: Agreed to contract in arbitration

On August 1, 2023, Jeremy Swayman and the Bruins agreed to a one-year, $3.475 million contract in arbitration.

September 1, 2024: Bruins President Comments on Swayman's Contract Negotiations

On September 1, 2024, amidst contract negotiations with Jeremy Swayman, Bruins president Cam Neely publicly mentioned "64 million reasons" for Swayman to be playing. This statement was disputed by Swayman's agent, leading to further tensions and uncertainty surrounding the contract discussions.

December 2024: Swayman's Performance Improvement

In December 2024, Jeremy Swayman showed signs of improvement, winning seven of his nine starts. This turnaround provided hope for both Swayman and the Bruins.

2024: Swayman's Season Debut and Struggles

In 2024, Jeremy Swayman was seen as the Bruins' clear starting goaltender for the first time. However, due to a late contract signing, he missed training camp and didn't start the season opener. His season debut was in the second game against the Montreal Canadiens, which resulted in a 6-4 win. Swayman struggled at the beginning of the season, leading to criticism from the head coach and rumors about his standing in the Bruins locker room.

2024: Bruins Finish Second in Atlantic Division; Swayman's Playoff Debut

In 2024, after a brief slump post-All-Star Game, Jeremy Swayman helped the Bruins secure second place in the Atlantic Division, leading to a first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Swayman made his playoff debut in Game 1, contributing to a 5-1 victory. He ended the regular season with a 25-10-8 record, a 2.53 GAA, and a .916 SV%.

March 23, 2025: Swayman Challenges Kuemper to a Fight

On March 23, 2025, during a game, Jeremy Swayman challenged Los Angeles Kings' goalie Darcy Kuemper to a fight, which Kuemper accepted. The referees intervened before punches were thrown, preventing the first goalie fight since 2020. Postgame comments from Nikita Zadorov fueled rumors about Swayman's standing with the team, but were later clarified.

2025: Swayman Leads U.S. to Gold at IIHF World Championship

In 2025, Jeremy Swayman represented the U.S. at the IIHF World Championship. He helped the team reach its first gold medal match since 1933 and secured a 1-0 overtime win against Switzerland, earning the U.S. its first gold medal since 1960. Swayman went undefeated with a 1.69 GAA and .921 SV%.

February 1, 2026: Swayman Fights Vasilevskiy in Stadium Series Game

On February 1, 2026, during the NHL Stadium Series game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeremy Swayman fought Andrei Vasilevskiy after taking exception to Brandon Hagel's actions. This was the second goaltender fight of the season.