Jeremy Swayman has been taking a leadership role with the Bruins, with some outlets suggesting his approach is influenced by coach Marco Sturm. The team's performance has been mixed, with a recent blowout loss to the Sabres prompting criticism, but Swayman's play has also been credited as a reason the Bruins are in playoff position. The dynamics between Swayman and Sturm have been noted, with reports of Swayman yelling at the bench and Sturm's stance on the matter, but the specifics and implications are unclear.