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RW David Pastrnak (2014, 25th overall, Boston)

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Joe Zanussi said:
Went to the game last night. He is quick and shifty as hell. Had one play where he fanned a shot, simply reloaded and fired a pea. Couldnt believe the goalie made yhe save. He is the real deal. Gotta think he stays up.
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Yeah, that save was absolutely ridiculous.

Didn't get to watch him in his first game but he looked awesome this past game. Dude seems already acclimated to the Bruins' system even if he isn't some Chris Kelly just yet.
 
Johnny Hoxville said:
Is Pastrnak just up for a short time, or for the remainder of the season?
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Nothing is for sure yet, Providence was going to send him to the WJC, so it's very possible this is just a tryout.

But if he plays ANYTHING like he did last night, he'll stay up. We've needed a guy who will flat out shoot the puck whenever he has the chance for years. Him and Marchand put on a show. Have a feeling once he scores his first goal the floodgates are going to explode. He could have had 4 goals last night.
 
Well the 18 yo is slotted in on the top line tonight.

Gotta say, Pastrnak is one to watch... Potential for elite talent here. His last game he was arguably the best player on the ice.
 
Just got his first NHL point. Pretty amazing that a 25th overall pick is playing in the NHL as an 18 year old and looking this good.
 
For some reason, I've been intrigued by Pastrnak. I think it may be because he could of been drafted around 12, and fell so low. There's no denying his skill though, looks like the B's gotta keeper!
 
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23 points in 21 games now in the AHL.
 
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Another assist and scored the OT winner for the P-Bruins who won their 6th straight. This kid is a hockey player. When he puts a little meat on his bones he might have a shot to beat out Gregory Campbell as our extra attacker when were down by 1 with the goalie pulled....

Forgot to add, 25 points in 22 games now. Hope he has a great WJC.
 
Another goal already tonight, and they just started the 3rd. Pastrnak is now in the top 10 in scoring in the AHL, despite playing at least 5 fewer games than most of the other leaders.
 
7 points at the WJC and 27 points in 23 games as an AHL rookie at age 18.

Those AHL numbers are incredible considering his age. Im struggling to think of anyone else who dominated the AHL at that age, CHL keeps players out until theyre 20 and most Euros stay in Europe for a year or two post-draft (or skip the AHL entirely).

Zbad is one of the few i can think of who even played in the AHL as a teen (for more than like 5-10 games), he was a high pick, and at age 19 he only had 11 points in 23 AHL games.

A few other comparisons for good AHL rookie seasons in recent memory, though they were all 20+

Kadri at age 20 had 41 points in 44 AHL games.
Bobby Ryan at age 21 had 49 points in 48 AHL games.
Nyquist at age 22 had 58 points in 56 AHL games.
Granlund at age 20 had 28 points in 29 AHL games.
 
His confidence is going to be at an all time high after the WJC. Bruins should keep him up...who knows, he could be the surprise they need to spark their lineup.
 
416Leafer said:
7 points at the WJC and 27 points in 23 games as an AHL rookie at age 18.

Those AHL numbers are incredible considering his age. Im struggling to think of anyone else who dominated the AHL at that age, CHL keeps players out until theyre 20 and most Euros stay in Europe for a year or two post-draft (or skip the AHL entirely).

Zbad is one of the few i can think of who even played in the AHL as a teen (for more than like 5-10 games), he was a high pick, and at age 19 he only had 11 points in 23 AHL games.

A few other comparisons for good AHL rookie seasons in recent memory, though they were all 20+

Kadri at age 20 had 41 points in 44 AHL games.
Bobby Ryan at age 21 had 49 points in 48 AHL games.
Nyquist at age 22 had 58 points in 56 AHL games.
Granlund at age 20 had 28 points in 29 AHL games.
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OT but funny that a kid like Ryan Spooner had 57 points in 59 games(lead team, 10 more points than 2nd) in his rookie ahl season at age 20-21 but has never really gotten a extended look with the Bruins.
 
After watching the Czech/Slovakia game, he was one of the only players noticeable for the Czechs... Their goalie looked good but other than that their D was DREADFUL and their offense had a very hard time catching the puck and making any type of chance. Pasta was flying, though. Set up a number of good chances where his linemates either missed the net or missed the puck. Was open a lot, all the Czechs looked for him.

Even if he's on our 3rd line he gets experience and he's a guy that will shoot the puck. No one on the Bruins is doing that. He had 6 or 7 shots in the game against LA or Anaheim, lots of energy. Would love for him to get some more time. At least give him his 9.

bearcountry17 said:
OT but funny that a kid like Ryan Spooner had 57 points in 59 games(lead team, 10 more points than 2nd) in his rookie ahl season at age 20-21 but has never really gotten a extended look with the Bruins.
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Because when he scores 3 points the coach calls him a defensive liability and he gets sent down. Claude absolutely hates him, always has.
 
He's been recalled by the Bruins - should be in the lineup this week.

*Hoping* he gets shifts with Krejci.
 
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