Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman’s contract situation dominated the conversation Wednesday during a training camp opening press conference for Don Sweeney. That came as no surprise.
Until the Bruins and Swayman can agree on a contract extension, there will be understandable uncertainty about the Bruins’ goaltending situation. Swayman showed his potential last spring, and if Boston is going to return to Stanley Cup contention, the most likely scenario still involves Swayman between the pipes.
That being said, it sounds like the two sides still have plenty of work to do. Sweeney acknowledged the stalemate could linger a little while longer. While he also expressed confidence in those who will be on the ice, the scenario isn’t ideal for the team — or even Swayman — but it could be an opportunity for others in the organization. Most notably, it could be a chance for Brandon Bussi to make an impact of his own.
The 26-year-old is untested. He has yet to log a minuteat the NHL level, and …