The contract dispute between the Boston Bruins and restricted free agent Jeremy Swayman escalated on Monday when the goaltender’s agent, Lewis Gross, strongly refuted the team’s claims about the offer it made.

The Boston Bruins’ ongoing contract negotiations with Jeremy Swayman took another twist on Monday, and a very public one. Swayman’s agent, Lewis Gross, publicly denied the supposed contract offer Bruins president Cam Neely announced at a team press conference.

Jeremy Swayman’s agent isn’t having it. Quickly calling out Cam Neely and the Boston Bruins for what he calls a disappointing turn of events, Lewis Gross claims no offer even close to $64 million was tabled to Swayman.

In response to Neely's comment, Swayman's agent, Lewis Gross, has now released a statement to defend his client. Here is what Gross said on the matter:

"I believe that we’ll get a deal done. It’s unfortunate that it’s not done today.” The post Cam Neely: There’s ‘64 million reasons why’ Jeremy Swayman should be playing for Bruins appeared first on Boston.

Bruins president Cam Neely voiced his frustration that Jeremy Swayman isn't signed yet, adding that the goalie has "64 million reasons" to be playing hockey right now.

As negotiations continue between star goaltender Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins, comments from both parties have caused some controversy. The Bruins have already traded their other top-tier goaltender,

Jeremy Swayman’s agent, Lewis Gross, released a statement Monday night refuting Bruins president Cam Neely’s claim that Boston has offered the restricted free agent goalie a $64 million contract.