Player Discussion David Pastrnak XIII -Report, Extension to be announced Today!

[AngryMilkcrates]

I still think its something like lockout insurance.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Yeah, then there would be a big issue. There was some story early from a source that said he won't re sign here because of how Krug was treated, but I can't see that as being the reason. He seems to like it here, but hey maybe it's as simple as wanting a change of scenery in a new city. still think he signs, until he doesn't.

That sound like pure projectionist bullshit

The same person that thinks we need to trade for Krug so we have a “weapon from the point” instead of simply doing the logical of keeping 73 and 27 separated….not to mention the obvious of the pp struggling sans DeBrusk and then scoring less than a minute into our first pp his first game back (nice high to low play btw which was part of the problem, too many lateral passes when it was struggling)

In any case, I’m really curious if there are talks specifically around what sweeney will do to address the center situation with a clear timeline and actionable steps

 

[FRyan4426]

I’ll always be worried until the ink is dry but there is no way this doesn’t eventually get done. It’s obvious he loves playing here and he’s flourishing even more under Montgomery.

Bs should just take one look down the street to Fenway and see what happens if you let young, homegrown superstars walk in this market.

You move guys like Gryz, Forbert, hell even Hall or Coyle at the draft to assure you fit Pasta. He’s that good. Get it done.

 

[JRull86]

Yeah, then there would be a big issue. There was some story early from a source that said he won't re sign here because of how Krug was treated, but I can't see that as being the reason. He seems to like it here, but hey maybe it's as simple as wanting a change of scenery in a new city. still think he signs, until he doesn't.

Agent came out pretty quick saying it was total bullshit if I recall.

Pretty sure it was Fluto who floated that, and it was picked up by exactly no other media memeber.

 

[DKH]

How is he terrible at “self-evaluation”? Even the most ardent Sweeney haters have admitted he’s been excellent at signing his own guys.

Went out after game Monday with some boys to local hangout for $17.95 Flintstone sized prime rib and one of boys dropped he heard Pasta signed but not announced

Not me but my buddy let’s just say does more then just sweep a mean chimney

 

[TCB]

David Pastrnak voted NHL's best winger in ESPN survey of players, execs

Who’s the best winger in the NHL? Well, according to an ESPN survey of players and executives from around the NHL, it’s Bruins superstar David Pastrnak.

www.nbcsports.com

The ranking of wingers was revealed Tuesday, and Pastrnak came in at No. 1. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski wrote that Boston's right wing "got six votes for first place and six for second place, the latter leading all players in the ranking. He appeared on every ballot."

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning ranked No. 2, Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild ranked No. 3, Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs ranked No. 4 and Mikko Rantanen of the Colorado Avalanche ranked No. 5. Bruins left wing Brad Marchand came in at No. 6. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin rounded out the ranking at No. 10.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

David Pastrnak voted NHL's best winger in ESPN survey of players, execs

Who’s the best winger in the NHL? Well, according to an ESPN survey of players and executives from around the NHL, it’s Bruins superstar David Pastrnak.

www.nbcsports.com

The ranking of wingers was revealed Tuesday, and Pastrnak came in at No. 1. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski wrote that Boston's right wing "got six votes for first place and six for second place, the latter leading all players in the ranking. He appeared on every ballot."

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning ranked No. 2, Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild ranked No. 3, Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs ranked No. 4 and Mikko Rantanen of the Colorado Avalanche ranked No. 5. Bruins left wing Brad Marchand came in at No. 6. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin rounded out the ranking at No. 10.

The worst possible situation for Don. Pasta just hitting it out of the park and in Hart conversation while 2nd in Richard. Contract gonna be a' spicy meatball.

 

[Dr Hook]

The worst possible situation for Don. Pasta just hitting it out of the park and in Hart conversation while 2nd in Richard. Contract gonna be 'spicy meatball.

It will give Donnie heartburn, no doubt.

 

[TD Charlie]

I agree. Frankly, if Pasta were to sign without a private confirmation from Bergie that at least he is coming back I’d question his thought process.

If Pasta were my son, I’d be urging him to wait until he knows. Feels not good writing that but it‘s the damn truth. I strongly suspect at end of the day that most here would encourage their son to do the very same.

When I was younger I would get upset with guys that "took the money."

I'll never fault an athlete again, for maxing out whenever and wherever possible

 

[Number8]

Went out after game Monday with some boys to local hangout for $17.95 Flintstone sized prime rib and one of boys dropped he heard Pasta signed but not announced

Not me but my buddy let’s just say does more then just sweep a mean chimney

That would make me extremely happy. I like Pasta -- he's an awesome talent and just a nice kid.

Funny that the League is begging for big personalities to promote and we have two of them in Pasta and March.

Speaking of that, some of Gabrigov's interviews a kind of amusing as well......

 

[MattFromFranklin]

I don't know nothing, but if Pastrnak leaves I have totally misread his character. You learn from your elders. He might/should learn something from Bergeron.

I wouldn't blame him for leaving, though. The team's future doesn't look particularly bright and he could go to a number of teams that have a longer window than the Bruins do.

 

[Ace0813]

Went out after game Monday with some boys to local hangout for $17.95 Flintstone sized prime rib and one of boys dropped he heard Pasta signed but not announced

Not me but my buddy let’s just say does more then just sweep a mean chimney

Hoping we hear about this extension soon.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I wouldn't blame him for leaving, though. The team's future doesn't look particularly bright and he could go to a number of teams that have a longer window than the Bruins do.

Not bright?

DeBrusk, Marchand, Zacha, Hall, Frederick, McAvoy, Lindholm, Carlo, Ullmark, and Swayman?

 

[13Hockey]

I wouldn't blame him for leaving, though. The team's future doesn't look particularly bright and he could go to a number of teams that have a longer window than the Bruins do.

pasta can’t go to a number of teams

There is only a couple teams in the league that will have the cap space to add a 12 million dollar player

Chicago
Anaheim
Arizona
Detroit
Maybe NJ
Maybe Buffalo
Maybe Carolina

For as bad as our cap situation seems to be

Boston has the 7th most cap space this summer in the league

20 plus teams are in a real tough cap situation due to the flat cap

Boston is most likely the best situation for him

Having

Ullmark
Swayman
Lindholm
McAvoy
Carlo
Grzelcyk
Hall
Coyle
Zacha
Marchand
DeBrusk
Pasta

As a core is Not a bad place to be for the future

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

this x 1 million

If he leaves because of money it's the Bruins fault.

But how will we sign bottom of the roster, pressbox, and Providence players to multi million multi year contracts?

 

[Dellstrom]

He’s earned every bit of whatever his contract will be. The only time over the past 2 years that he hasn’t looked unstoppable was right after the unimaginable tragedy he had with his family… and even that only slowed him down for less than half a season.

I do hope he settles somewhere that’s not suffocating for us but we need him. Letting him walk is not an option. Really hope this gets done soon.

We need to figure out a center for him mid/long term but hopefully he sees how much this team has improved over the past year and knows we’ll make good on that promise.

 

[Midship]

More absolute filth from Pasta last night. Price tag keeps going up and up.

 

[rocketdan9]

Filthy.

 

[danpantz]

Take this for what it’s worth. Jimmy Stewart on 98.5 is saying 8x11.25 is done.

His “sources” have been wrong a lot though. I feel like it would be done already if that were the case though.

 

[HallOfFamer]

Take this for what it’s worth. Jimmy Stewart on 98.5 is saying 8x11.25 is done.

His “sources” have been wrong a lot though. I feel like it would be done already if that were the case though.

Rich Keefe tweeted out a video clip where he seems to take credit for scooping the trade yesterday. At the end of the clip he also hints at Pastrnak at 8 years 90 million.

 

[danpantz]

Rich Keefe tweeted out a video clip where he seems to take credit for scooping the trade yesterday. At the end of the clip he also hints at Pastrnak at 8 years 90 million.

He already got one pasta extension wrong so now I am thinking there’s definitely no truth to this

 

[UConn126]

I agree. Frankly, if Pasta were to sign without a private confirmation from Bergie that at least he is coming back I’d question his thought process.

If Pasta were my son, I’d be urging him to wait until he knows. Feels not good writing that but it‘s the damn truth. I strongly suspect at end of the day that most here would encourage their son to do the very same.

I don't get this "it depends on Bergeron" narrative that's gone on all year.

Bergeron is one player, one who Pasta only plays with on the PP most nights. You take away that one player, and while it hurts this is still a great team. People talk about "who's he gonna play with??"... We still have two of the best playmaking LWs in the game in Marchand and Hall that can dish him the puck. Plus some of the best defense and goaltending locked in for the long term.

As much as the rest of the league would love it to be true, Bergeron retiring doesn't instantly make this team a lottery candidate.

And we're also talking about an 8 year extension. Bergeron coming back for one more year still leaves 7 years of uncertainty. I don't know why Pasta would care so much about that one year.

If he were my son, I'd say take the $88 million from the team that you've won a lot of games with and run. Or go ask Gaudreau how much fun he's having after leaving a good team to test the market lol.

 

[DKH]

He already got one pasta extension wrong so now I am thinking there’s definitely no truth to this

Whoever clearly had the Caps trade yesterday an hour ahead of anyone and has a brown check mark (is that good?) said earlier today 8 at 11.25 M

 

[Alicat]

Whoever clearly had the Caps trade yesterday an hour ahead of anyone and has a brown check mark (is that good?) said earlier today 8 at 11.25 M

yellow/brown check marks are official accounts that were verified before ppl could pay for a checkmark

 

[danpantz]

Whoever clearly had the Caps trade yesterday an hour ahead of anyone and has a brown check mark (is that good?) said earlier today 8 at 11.25 M

That’s what they were saying on 98.5 earlier. Same guy who gave Jimmy Stewart the orlov/Hathaway scoop.

But Jimmys sources have been wrong before. I’ll believe it when it’s signed.