BOSTON — The Bruins ’ highest-profile free agent signing was missing from Friday’s training camp practice. Elias Lindholm, who signed a 7-year, $7.75 million (average annual value) contract with Boston on Day 1 of free agency was missing from Day 2 of practice.

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The Boston Bruins were back on the ice today as they continue the beginning stages of their training camp. However, a notable newcomer was not present for the practice: Elias Lindholm. View the original article to see embedded media.

Assuming Jeremy Swayman — who won’t participate in training camp until a new deal is reached — is Boston’s Opening Night starter next month, the Bruins will need to decide whether Joonas Korpisalo or Brandon Bussi will be the backup.

For now, the Bruins will have to forge ahead with both Joonas Korpisalo and Brandon Bussi as their primary options in net.

With Swayman still unsigned, it is not particularly surprising to see the Bruins inviting another goalie to camp. While Kaskisuo is unlikely to compete for an NHL spot, he could make a case for himself to earn a job with the Providence Bruins with a strong training camp.

At the start of training camp in Boston, it was confirmed that Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman would not attend until he signs a new contract. On Wednesday, general manager Don Sweeney announced that the netminder will not be on the ice until a contract is finalized,