Player Discussion David Pastrnak X

[TheBigBadB]

What the hell was the hold up???????????

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.

 

[Dupell6]

Little disappointed they couldn't agree on a longer term and more avv

Overall happy it's over with

 

[TP]

Let me guess, you are a glass half empty guy?

damn right I am.

 

[bob27]

Would've preferred 8y*7m, but this is not the worst deal.

 

[Trap Jesus]

What the hell was the hold up???????????

Oh c'mon now, give credit where it's due. I was on board the Sweeney hate train as much as anyone as it looked like we were seeing the same thing once again with a promising young player, but this holdout actually worked. $6.667 million is a bargain, and it's not like it soured Pasta on the team considering he was willing to sign for 6 years.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Great deal, this leaves the albatross contracts as:
1. Krecji (thanks Chia)
2. Backes
3. Beleskey

If Beleskey bounces back and has a year like he did in 15/16, 15-20 goals and 250+ hits, that contract is fine.

I have been saying all along I like Backes a lot, but the deal is 1/2 years too long. Unfortunately, that's what happens when you sign UFA's instead of developing your own talent.

 

[Boston Bruno]

What the hell was the hold up???????????

Joel Ward wouldnt waive his NMC to come to Boston.

 

[Concessionaire]

Totally reasonable deal for both sides. Good vibes going into training camp.

 

[LouJersey]

modern day "bridge deal" it seems. They must have been far apart on the value of a max contract and settled at this. Great job by Sweeney and I'm thinking Pasta's love for the team and area really paid off here (plus playing with top players on his line).

This is a fantastic deal for all parties, very smart.

Dom was right again it seems. The man is amazing. I have a buddy who plays hockey with a hugely popular NHL insider that told me they were very far apart and seemed like Pasta wasn't budging off max. Dom knew it all along,.

 

[TP]

Joel Ward wouldnt waive his NMC to come to Boston.

Praise Mario!


Now, I can get excited about the camp.

 

[Daishi]

If Beleskey bounces back and has a year like he did in 15/16, 15-20 goals and 250+ hits, that contract is fine.

I have been saying all along I like Backes a lot, but the deal is 1/2 years too long. Unfortunately, that's what happens when you sign UFA's instead of developing your own talent.

Maybe I'm a pessimist but there's no way Beleskey is coming anywhere close to 20 goals in his career anymore. He's cooked.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

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.

 

[Ratty]

Kudos to Sweeney for signing Pasta for close to his offer, if reports are correct. This leaves him some breathing room for McAvoy, Carlo, etc. in two years.

 

[Boston Bruno]

Praise Mario!


Now, I can get excited about the camp.

Bruins "hit" even one of these kids potential at forward, and it could be revolutionary for us.

Even my morbid expectations are tempted to feel the slight tingle of excitement.

Good deal, and hopefully Pasta continues his rise to stardom

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

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I hope all the folks demanding a bridge deal manage to pop in here to tell us all how angry they are at this contract.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Maybe I'm a pessimist but there's no way Beleskey is coming anywhere close to 20 goals in his career anymore. He's cooked.

If you say so.

I think last year, he wasn't in the best of shape coming in (which is on him, not the B's) and it snowballed when he got hurt. If he's a stand up guy, he shows up in great shape and tears it up. He just turned 29, not 35, and should be in his prime still.


ps 15-20 isn't 20...it's 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 I would take 16/17 and a physical presence on the forecheck and in front.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Glad this is finally done and we can get back to actual hockey talk.

 

[Mainehockey33]

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I hope all the folks demanding a bridge deal manage to pop in here to tell us all how angry they are at this contract.

How about the posters that said he should sit to out to be made an example of?

 

[GloryDaze4877]

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I hope all the folks demanding a bridge deal manage to pop in here to tell us all how angry they are at this contract.

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

 

[Beesfan]

This is an awesome deal. This is no bridge deal. 6 years is a long period of time. We will greatly benefit from a reasonable cap hit on one of our best players over those years.

 

[TP]

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I hope all the folks demanding a bridge deal manage to pop in here to tell us all how angry they are at this contract.

They WILL call this the bridge deal. WATCH

 

[BMC]

Thank God that is over. Now let's find something else for us fans to beyotch about!!

Nah, let's play some hockey instead

 

[BMC]

damn right I am.

It comes with being a Bruins fan

 

[Jani8]

Excellent news! I was supporting the 3 year bridge deal around 5.5-6Mil per. So coming out with a 6 year contract at 6.67Mil per is an absolute home run for Sweeney. Good job!

 

[BMC]

Excellent news! I was supporting the 3 year bridge deal around 5.5-6Mil per. So coming out with a 6 year contract at 6.67Mil per is an absolute home run for Sweeney. Good job!

Long time no post good to see you around here