Boston Bruins president Cam Neely confirms massive eight-year offer has been rejected by Jeremy Swayman

Talk of a new contract between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman has reached a stalemate. As the preseason winds down and the regular season is within sight, neither side seems to move any closer to a deal. Initially, Bruins management was optimistic about getting a deal done before the start of the season. However, as negotiations have dragged on, their focus has shifted to the hope of finalizing a contract before the league's December 1st deadline.

So, this press conference was an update on the status quo from general manager and president Don Sweeney and the frustrations throughout the entire team process. The obvious frustration from the president, Cam Neely, did not mince any words regarding the unsigned status of Swayman. Though both sides have expressed a desire to be in long-term relations, negotiations have turned acrimonious, which led one to wonder about the tenor of the discussions behind closed doors.

Of course, Neely was surprised that a deal hasn't gotten done yet. He mentioned Swayman said no to an offer worth $64 million, leaving little doubt he was less than pleased with the goaltender's stance. Via NHL.com's Joe Pohoryles, Neely made it a point to note this number, an usually candid revelation not often made public during negotiations.

Usually, negotiations within the NHL don't let loose information without insider leaks. Neely talking about the Bruins' $64 million offer is highly unusual, giving fans and analysts room for speculation. The prevailing thought being that the offer is likely an eight-year deal averaging $8 million per season, but a vital piece remains, he doesn't know Swayman's reasons for holding out.

In the end, the Bruins are frustrated with the length of these talks, while Jeremy Swayman is still hung on this. While both sides dig in their heels, this logjam in the contract is not going to get resolved anytime soon. As the season opener looms closer and closer, the team and fans are at their wit's end.