Player Discussion David Pastrnak X

[8thRoundPick]

I would say 100% positive this is Pasta caving in just to play hockey. Agent deals with money, but at some point they have to answer to the player. As we have learned he just absolutely loves the game and playing with his teammates. I think that is more important to him than money.

This is smart move by Don, and I exactly mentioned this same scenario playing out earlier in this thread.

I don't think this is true, although I will admit I cannot confirm either way. My opinion is that both sides knew they were going to meet somewhere in the middle, but the true negotiation was the bonuses and guaranteed money in the event of a lockout. My gut tells me DP/Barry moved off their number, and closer to Don's in order to secure the bonuses and guaranteed money. How much he got / what they negotiated for will be interesting to find out.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

They WILL call this the bridge deal. WATCH

That's hilarious.

You may have disarmed them with this post... But i bet we still see it.

 

[Boston Bruno]

They WILL call this the bridge deal. WATCH

http://dudeism.com/church-sign-generator/meme_id/2017__09__1505401691__1162375936/

 

[HumBucker]

Fantastic job Sweeney!

Great to have Pasta in the fold!

 

[TheBigBadB]

I think all the people who are saying this is Pasta caving or the B's playing hardball are wrong. This is just how negotiations work.

Barry was probably using Draisailtl's deal as his standard.

The B's were probably going Drouin, Hubes, Barkov.

They ended up settling on Gaudreau/Monahan, who are good comps.

Somebody had to cave if its true Barry wanted 8.5 and Sweeney wanted closer to Marchand and Bergeron money. That's a wide gap

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Along with all the people who said Sweeney was incompetent and Pasta would be dealt for pennies on the dollar?

I think folks are already eating crow on this.

 

[vjcsmoke]

There was every reason to be pessimistic about the Bruins dealings with Pastrnak, given their past terrible history of trading away their best young offensive players and getting terrible returns. See Seguin, Taylor.

I'm thankful that things finally got resolved with the bottom line, Pastrnak stays with the Boston Bruins. We can all breath a deep sigh of relief for now!

Well done Don Sweeney! You didn't mess up the biggest deal that needed to be done this offseason. This goes down as a big win for Sweeney.

All the naysayers and armchair GM's who said how stupid and cheap Seeeney and the B's are can suck it.

 

[KrejciMVP]

I think folks are already eating crow on this.

absolutely, rather do that than have a to see Pasta play in Russia, that would have been a nightmare for a generation. Now its time to see how good this team is on the ice.

 

[chizzler]

Glad Sweeney stuck to his guns. The comments around here were rediculous. "Just give him the money!!!" If it was up to most, he'd be getting 7.5 mil plus. Everyone critiques Chia for giving in easy but yet they want Sweeney to do the same.

 

[Jani8]

Long time no post good to see you around here

Thanks, been lurking around every now and then but too busy to engage in "hockey talk".

Really looking forward to this season and how the "kids", as in Bjork, Heinen, McAvoy etc perform. Plenty of reasons to be excited about the future of the team!

 

[The Macho King]

Great deal guys.

 

[TheBigBadB]

I don't think this is true, although I will admit I cannot confirm either way. My opinion is that both sides knew they were going to meet somewhere in the middle, but the true negotiation was the bonuses and guaranteed money in the event of a lockout. My gut tells me DP/Barry moved off their number, and closer to Don's in order to secure the bonuses and guaranteed money. How much he got / what they negotiated for will be interesting to find out.

You could be right, I could be right. I just find it funny first day of camp and its now done. Its either Pasta didn't want to fall behind the 8 ball, or Sweeney didn't want Pasta to fall behind either.

 

[sooshii]

I'm so happy!
About to go into an interview with a huge smile on my face.

 

[Therick67]

Barry would have been a fool to not bring up the Drisitl contract, and if he were my agent and didn't - I would have fired him.

Great to see a fair deal for both sides.

 

[Bourque7799]

Collective sigh of relief

 

[Chief Nine]

Glad Sweeney stuck to his guns. The comments around here were rediculous. "Just give him the money!!!" If it was up to most, he'd be getting 7.5 mil plus. Everyone critiques Chia for giving in easy but yet they want Sweeney to do the same.

And that is precisely why we all do what we do and guys like Don Sweeney does what he does! Some GMs are just better negotiators than others and Sweeney proved that here. Glad Sweeney got this done at that number. Fantastic signing!

 

[NDiesel]

Awesome deal - another great re-signing by Sweeney, one thing he has really been great at here.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

man I am absolutely thrilled about this. Woke up feeling crappy today and this has definitely lifted my spirits. So excited for camp now.

now enough about this money BS and let's all get excited for the battle for that LW spot with Krejci & Pasta

 

[mikelvl]

I'm so happy!
About to go into an interview with a huge smile on my face.

If the interviewer does not share your joy at this signing, then this job is not for you!

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

so if there was any doubt left, this should totally put to rest the idea that Sweeney was at fault for not signing Hamilton. If Dougie wanted to be in Boston then Sweeney & Barry would have reached a deal.

 

[bp13]

I think all the people who are saying this is Pasta caving or the B's playing hardball are wrong. This is just how negotiations work.

Barry was probably using Draisailtl's deal as his standard.

The B's were probably going Drouin, Hubes, Barkov.

They ended up settling on Gaudreau/Monahan, who are good comps.

I agree. I said all along I'd hold off judgment and ultimately it looks like they came to a reasonable conclusion here.

The other thing is that even with a signed deal we don't know how both sides feel about it right? They say the best deals are ones neither side loves, but sometimes one side really hates it and goes along with it. So maybe we applaud Sweeney today but the residue of this deal means Pasta is gone in 6 years or sooner...who knows?

So you're 100% right. We don't know who caved or who played hard ball or how either side feels. Ultimately we look at the term and I think we all agree this is about as good as we could have hoped for, save for maybe a few more years. I tip my cap to Sweeney here.

 

[chizzler]

All the naysayers and armchair GM's who said how stupid and cheap Seeeney and the B's are can suck it.

You would have thought that people would have learned their lessons after all the wailing and gnashing of teeth during the BM63 negotiations...

Yup. Market correction.

 

[Therick67]

so if there was any doubt left, this should totally put to rest the idea that Sweeney was at fault for not signing Hamilton. If Dougie wanted to be in Boston then Sweeney & Barry would have reached a deal.

Not necessarily. Maybe both sides learned something from that.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Good to see Sweeny getting a little love here for a terrific job. Head down, disciplined and no leaks on the details while it was unfolding. Secures another key piece for now and the future. The old adage of good things come to those who wait rings true. Thankfully the focus can now move to the watching the training camp unfold.

 

[Gee Wally]

Its a good deal.

Im guessing Bs started at 6 as reported and Pasta was at about 8.

I don't believe anybody caved. Or actually don't have enough info yet.

What is the signing/bonus lockout aspect?
Who is paying for contract insurance?

there are other details that play into the overall value.