The idea of a trade, unimaginable as it might be, was discussed by Elliotte Friedman on “32 Thoughts” last week. This much, however, is clear: The Bruins are not ready to trade Swayman, even if they are at a contractual standoff.

There is still time to sign Jeremy Swayman, but the way things seem to be trending, the Boston Bruins could be facing an unprecedented dilemma: having to trade two Vezina-caliber goaltenders in back-to-back seasons.

The ongoing contract dispute between the Boston Bruins and goalie Jeremy Swayman doesn’t appear to have an end in sight despite the NHL season beginning in less than two weeks, according to the latest rumblings from the Fifth Liners Podcast.

Projected No. 1 center Elias Lindholm, who has been out for nine days with an undisclosed ailment, worked with wingers David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha at Warrior Ice Arena.

Lindholm was back at practice today (Sept. 29) for the Bruins in a non-contact jersey. Elias Lindholm (non contact) is practicing. While Lindholm is still not a full participant at practice, having him back in a non-contact jersey is certainly a positive sign.