David Pastrnak II

[Hali33]

"Evaluation" is the new "obviously".

 

[DKH]

You know what I really like? Hes very, very good without the puck.
Hes constantly moving and looking to create a lane. Thats pure instinct.
He is going to be special.

he's dangerous- in the offensive zone the oppostion better account for him

the Bruins for years, decades? would work their butts off for a goal; this guy looks like he could be floating around and then 'wham' in the net

 

[TootSweet]

What are his chances of staying up with the big club? I see they are "evaluating" but I really hope he stays up.

 

[CombatOnContact]

I think that for all young players in this situation, whether he stays and burns a year of elc should depend only on if he's ready and contributing as or greater than expected; and if there's a regular role for him in the lineup.

In Pastrnak's case, The answer is yes to both those questions.

Sending him down might not be right for his development.

You got two years at elc. Plenty of time to figure things out.

 

[Mathews28]

He has a nice ability to find spots in the offensive zone, to set up and make himself available to his linemates. Not every player has it, Brickley hammers Lucic on this sometimes because he'll put himself in spots where he can't possibly receive a pass.

The kid is fluid, slides in, sneaks out, adjusts when the D moves, and anticipates really well. I love that he is not the slightest bit afraid to shoot the puck.

However, it's early yet, and we don't have a ton to go on, let's see him do it consistently. It'll also be interesting to see him when the opponents start giving him the treatment guys like Crosby get in the playoffs...you know, constant high stick, slash, face wash, cross check, taunts, etc.

I like his game and upside. I like him better on "supplements."

 

[Mainehockey33]

He has a nice ability to find spots in the offensive zone, to set up and make himself available to his linemates. Not every player has it, Brickley hammers Lucic on this sometimes because he'll put himself in spots where he can't possibly receive a pass.

The kid is fluid, slides in, sneaks out, adjusts when the D moves, and anticipates really well. I love that he is not the slightest bit afraid to shoot the puck.

However, it's early yet, and we don't have a ton to go on, let's see him do it consistently. It'll also be interesting to see him when the opponents start giving him the treatment guys like Crosby get in the playoffs...you know, constant high stick, slash, face wash, cross check, taunts, etc.

I like his game and upside. I like him better on "supplements."

Luckily Pastrnak has something Crosby doesn't, Chara and Lucic. I don't think either of them would let anyone get away with that stuff. Lucic looked like he wanted to kill Brown last game.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Bruins continue evaluation of David Pastrnak tonight vs. Rangers

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2...B8C6XVBtQYdYLQYjBYmM/story.html?event=event25

“I think we’re going to stay on course here,” coach Claude Julien said about the continuing evaluation process. “Over a week ago we talked about evaluating ourselves every day and every game, but I don’t think that’s changed. We evaluate every player, so whether that weighs in on the decision or not, I’m not saying that. But is he being evaluated? Yes, like all the other players are.

 

[qc]

Clode clearly reads HF and is in on the running gag.

 

[BostonPC]

It is in their best interest to continue evaluating until the last hour.

Chiarelli could be trying to work out a deal now that might change his status for this year (doubt it but you never know).

I want the kid to stay up and play. Even though he is young I think he got some good training in Sweden and is primed to play at this level. If they do keep him up they should spell him a couple times during the season to limit his usage... kind of like the way they do for rookies during their first full year of a MLB schedule.

This kid could be the steal of the draft for a late first round pick.

 

[BsEuphoria]

I honestly think that they either have a deal in the works for a legit #1 RW or this kid is here for the run. If neither, throw in the towel.

 

[Southern Gentleman B]

Obviously we all want what is best

for Pasternak and the Bruins, but if he has another good performance and the decision is to send him back down then a lot of fans will be disappointed. And even if a deal is imminent, I doubt adding another forward will energize the team quite like this amazing new comer has done. What I am trying to do is keep my excitement and expectations in check because of the real possibility tonight is Pasta's last game with the big team. Maybe that is the better long term decision, but it will be tough for this fan to deal with for a while.

 

[Danton Heineken]

It is in their best interest to continue evaluating until the last hour.

Peter Chiarelli likes this.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

I honestly think that they either have a deal in the works for a legit #1 RW or this kid is here for the run. If neither, throw in the towel.

Throw in the towel and start rebuilding for the 2016/2017 season when Chara and Seids are even older...good idea. PC let us down in '12 and '14 not doing a little bit better at the deadline but '11 and '13 he made moves and we got out of the east.

We aren't as good as we were those 4 years and nothing he does will make us so. But we are still a good team even with no moves that can get out of the East. And he might still make the appropriate additions to the roster. I just hope he uses some assets and doesn't go the Mottau/Zanon-band aide route.

 

[Artemis]

They have to consider what's good for Pastrnak as well as the team. I love the kid, I want him to stay, BUT - he's 18 years old, he's played no more than 36 games in a season, and he's not built like a moose. It's not just about how he's playing. Can he hold up? Can he stay physically healthy? Will he run headlong into the rookie wall in mid-April? It's not going to be an arbitrary Chia decision; everyone is going to be involved, including Pastrnak himself.

 

[theswede2013]

Every so often a player emerges that just takes over his generation. What if Pasta is the next great superstar?

 

[Mpasta]

If it's much easier, why do so many players struggle with it?

As for Savard, he was hit behind the play by a head-hunting POS cheap-shot artist. They didn't "let" that happen. How, exactly, could they have prevented it? Pound the daylights out of Cooke on the opening faceoff?

Ahh there she is. Twisting words to fit her argument. Anybody reading my comment knew that I meant the Bruins didn't take action after the fact "letting" Cooke off of the hook.

Also, if you think players have a tougher time transitioning from center to wing as opposed to from the wing to center then I don't know which sport you're watching.

 

[Stone Clode]

Bruins certainly have a knack for making the Finals when their future star cracks the lineup and stays. Just look at 2010-11 (Seguin's first season) and 2012-13 (Dougie's first season. Wouldn't mind seeing it be 3 for 3.

 

[Beesfan]

They have to consider what's good for Pastrnak as well as the team. I love the kid, I want him to stay, BUT - he's 18 years old, he's played no more than 36 games in a season, and he's not built like a moose. It's not just about how he's playing. Can he hold up? Can he stay physically healthy? Will he run headlong into the rookie wall in mid-April? It's not going to be an arbitrary Chia decision; everyone is going to be involved, including Pastrnak himself.

I honestly don't think it is a debate anymore. He just dominated the #1 team in the East last game. Not only the goals, but with his play every time he stepped on the ice. The team is winning. Everyone likes him, including the coaching staff. He addresses all of the team's biggest needs. I am sure there will be ups and downs, but he has to be part of the picture this year.

 

[DitClapper]

I was on the edge of my seat every time he was on the ice. I really look forward to watching him tonight.

 

[mislysBB]

They have to consider what's good for Pastrnak as well as the team. I love the kid, I want him to stay, BUT - he's 18 years old, he's played no more than 36 games in a season, and he's not built like a moose. It's not just about how he's playing. Can he hold up? Can he stay physically healthy? Will he run headlong into the rookie wall in mid-April? It's not going to be an arbitrary Chia decision; everyone is going to be involved, including Pastrnak himself.

There are rookies his size or smaller, that are doing just fine in the NHL. Gadreau and Forsberg immediately come to mind.

 

[TMac21]

100 percent he stays.

 

[SpeedyLazaro]

Cam couldn't poker face through the pasta questions

kid is staying and they are going to grandstand the announcement

 

[putabergeronthegrill]

Chia basically just hinted on the sports hub they would send him down. It sucks but come on people, burn a year on an already up against the cap team for an 18 year olds hot streak?

 

[Cid]

Chia basically just hinted on the sports hub they would send him down. It sucks but come on people, burn a year on an already up against the cap team for an 18 year olds hot streak?

There is no way they can send him down and expect to keep their jobs after Jaccobs rant. Kid is staying no doubt.

 

[IrishBruin]

Chia basically just hinted on the sports hub they would send him down. It sucks but come on people, burn a year on an already up against the cap team for an 18 year olds hot streak?

Sounded to me as if he was hinting the opposite to be honest