Confirmed with Link: Bruins Select David Pastrnak w the 25th overall pick in the 2014 Draft

[Fenian24]

Yeah, the Lemieux name really embodies the word toughness

Well played

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Bergeron says hi.

Jordan Caron, Alain Goulet, Maxime Sauve and Denis Reul too.

 

[GordonHowe]

I'm with you. This kid is soft as dog ****. MEH pick. We need to make a roster move.

The Bruins will have plenty of sandpaper, not to worry. Management understands "what it means to be a Bruin," and they won't stray from that. But (and I know nothing about this fellow), if they find talent, they'll go for it. Did anyone project DK as a B's style player? Give it a chance.

Now, again -- did TSN even talk to Chia, et. al. after the pick???


God, I hate summer.

 

[Danton Heineken]

Why did he fall to #25? Sounds like he has the talent to be picked higher.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Jordan Caron, Alain Goulet, Maxime Sauve and Denis Reul too.

You forgot Krejci.

 

[Fenian24]

Are you this dense? Or, just playing.

At least 10-15 guys I take before this kid, another small, soft forward is not what was needed here. They have spooner and koko needed a big winger with some skill or more D depth.

Scoutiing reports that even like him say his compete level is questionable.

 

[Winnwell Cooperalls]

Yep. Only team they didn't interview after their pick on TSN... Haters...

I found that odd as well...wth?

 

[Neely08]

Great the wussification of the Bruins continues. Should have taken Lemieux's kid.

I like a lot of what I read a/b Lemieux. Aside his skating.

But if you're gonna whine a/b toughness, then cite not drafting the son of Claude Lemiuex... pretty sure he has the "get on all fours" gene the second someone's gloves get loose, so.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Yep. Only team they didn't interview after their pick on TSN... Haters...

I always hated their coverage of the B's, good riddance to that network.

 

[Neely08]

Why did he fall to #25? Sounds like he has the talent to be picked higher.

Was apparently hurt. Concussion.

 

[Gee Wally]

Round 1--David Pastrnak

From Kirk:

David Pastrnak, RW Sodertalje (SHL 2)
36gp, 8g 16a 24 pts 24 pim
Red Line- 14
Hockey Prospect- 17
Future Considerations: 27
McKeen's: 25
ISS: 33
DraftBuzz: 29
THN: 23

Hi/Lo: 14/33

Kirk's Take: Little Czech dynamo has the speed and skill to be a top-6 NHL forward and would be ranked higher if not for concerns about his lack of size and strength. He was a solid contributor playing against men in the Allsvenskan and brings a passion and fire that the B's would no doubt appreciate. He's a pure offense type who needs to address his overall game, but has the kind of high-end hands, vision and sense to be a solid value at 25. With some pubs having him as high as 14 and top-20, and others at the end of round 1, he could be the guy for Boston, but I have to think he'll be off the board when the B's turn comes.

 

[Fenian24]

Was just going to say happy they didn't take Ho-Sang, the train wreck that is the Islanders take him, perfect just perfect.

 

[Danton Heineken]

but I have to think he'll be off the board when the B's turn comes.

If Kirk says that about him, then it was a great pick.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Solid pick

 

[Gee Wally]

If Kirk says that about him, then it was a great pick.

Have to bear in mind to he just turned 18 last month. He played against grown men all season as a 17 year old. So, high upside, IMO.

 

[TheBigBadB]

Just worried about the amount of small players the bruins are now stocked with for the future.

 

[Neely08]

Round 1--David Pastrnak

From Kirk:

David Pastrnak, RW Sodertalje (SHL 2)
36gp, 8g 16a 24 pts 24 pim
Red Line- 14
Hockey Prospect- 17
Future Considerations: 27
McKeen's: 25
ISS: 33
DraftBuzz: 29
THN: 23

Hi/Lo: 14/33

Kirk's Take: Little Czech dynamo has the speed and skill to be a top-6 NHL forward and would be ranked higher if not for concerns about his lack of size and strength. He was a solid contributor playing against men in the Allsvenskan and brings a passion and fire that the B's would no doubt appreciate. He's a pure offense type who needs to address his overall game, but has the kind of high-end hands, vision and sense to be a solid value at 25. With some pubs having him as high as 14 and top-20, and others at the end of round 1, he could be the guy for Boston, but I have to think he'll be off the board when the B's turn comes.

Explains the grins they had walking to the podium. Sounds good to me.

 

[acr*]

I'm more or less indifferent with this pick. It is a weak draft and none of the guys that were available at this point in the draft would be able to come in and play in the next 2 seasons probably. Everyone is a project at this point.

All the same, since we went with skill in 1st round, I'd like to see us take some grit in the later rounds. Rehill and Hunter or bust.

 

[Numbah4]

At least 10-15 guys I take before this kid, another small, soft forward is not what was needed here. They have spooner and koko needed a big winger with some skill or more D depth.

Scoutiing reports that even like him say his compete level is questionable.

You see a lack of size. I see a lack of wingers who can put the puck in the net.

 

[neelynugs]

Explains the grins they had walking to the podium. Sounds good to me.

also like that axelsson saw this kid a ton

 

[Gee Wally]

Explains the grins they had walking to the podium. Sounds good to me.

I don't do twitter but Kirks in Afghanistan tweeting right now about this kid. He loves the pick. Kid is NOT soft. 'Will go to the dirty areas and plays with moxie Bruins fans will love'.

 

[TheBigBadB]

Could he play in Providence next season?

 

[Bruinator]

You see a lack of size. I see a lack of wingers who can put the puck in the net.

Thank you. I am sick of drafting size and grit. Without guys with skill who can score, where does that get you. This kid has tons of skill and undoubtedly would have gone earlier if not for his mid season injury. To me it's like getting a top 15 talent despite winning the president's trophy. Sounds like a bonus to me.

 

[davenash]

Jordan Caron, Alain Goulet, Maxime Sauve and Denis Reul too.

And Brad Marchand

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

This video excites me.