Jeremy Swayman is not in attendance as the Boston Bruins take to the ice for training camp on Thursday.

Who's the blame for this contract stalemate? Is it general manager Don Sweeney and Bruins management for not wanting to pay up? Or is it on the player for asking for too much, too soon?

Locked on Boston Bruins host Ian McLaren argues it's a bit of both.

Plus, what else we learned from Sweeney and head coach Jim Montgomery (who's also in need of a contract extension) on Day 1 of camp, including a goaltending contingency plan, how to incorporate new faces, the Tyler Johnson PTO and more.

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There's a bunch of smoke out there with respect to Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins agreeing to a new deal as training camp begins today.

The goaltending situation is one big question as camp opens. Even with Swayman in the mix, Locked on Bruins host Ian McLaren wonders who will be his backup seeing as both Brandon Bussi and Joonas Korpisalo require waivers to be sent down to the AHL.

Expect Swayman to play the majority of games, though.

Next, a look at the forwards, highlighted by the addition of Elias Lindholm. Will Fabian Lysell grab the 2RW spot? Will Tyler Johnson make the team? Will Matthew Poitras start in the AHL?

Fewer questions on defense, where Nikita Zadorov is ready to pop as a fan favorite.

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A few Boston Bruins put in very strong showings at the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo over the weekend, namely Brett Harrison and Jackson Edward. Those two have a chance at playing for the big club one day, but the likelihood is most of the guys playing over the weekend won't sniff NHL action.

Locked on Boston Bruins host Ian McLaren breaks down how to evaluate prospects, and why it's important to temper expectations. The NHL is a hard league to crack, after all.

Plus, a daily update on Jeremy Swayman, who remains unsigned, and unworthy (yet) of a big time contract according to one prominent Bruins writer.

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