Bruins Weigh Their Next Move in Goal Behind Swayman

Boston has its No. 1 in Jeremy Swayman, but the picture behind him is where the real front-office debate starts. Teams do not like guessing in goal, especially when the starter workload can turn a season into a month-by-month survival test. The Bruins have to decide whether they want a steady safety net, a developmental swing, or a roster spot that buys them more flexibility elsewhere. In this league, the backup goalie is never just the backup goalie, and Boston knows that better than most.