Player Discussion David Pastrnak X

[Kalus]

It has looked to me like the other teams are keying on Marchand and him and letting Cave sleep. With Bergeron, they had to spread their focus to all three.

 

[BruinsBtn]

It has looked to me like the other teams are keying on Marchand and him and letting Cave sleep. With Bergeron, they had to spread their focus to all three.

It's more like Marchand and Pasta are trying to dangle everyone instead of moving their feet and passing the puck.

 

[BobbyAwe]

Pasta's top end speed isn't anything special at all. Someone mentioned on here that he does have exceptional lateral agility. Couple this with B+ speed and amazing handles, he's just a very elite dangler, with a shot that's improving every single year.

Marchand is similar in this, he's not a blazer, but his ability to turn and protect the puck is just incredible.

Pasta and Rick Middleton (in the spotlight recently) are very comparable to me. Pasta has a better slap shot (that enables him to score from farther out) but Middleton was better defensively. Interesting that you and some others mention Pasta's top end speed may not be all that great, because even though 2 of Middleton's nicknames ("Rick the Quick" and "Wheels") seem to indicate great skating speed, Rick himself said that he wasn't overly fast, but SHIFTY.

 

[Sheppy]

It's more like Marchand and Pasta are trying to dangle everyone instead of moving their feet and passing the puck.

I don't know if they just think they have to do it themselves... I mean, their Centers aren't exactly top notch with the puck on their stick. Maybe if they had Krejci they'd probably trust his offensive instincts more?

 

[Dr Hook]

I don't know if they just think they have to do it themselves... I mean, their Centers aren't exactly top notch with the puck on their stick. Maybe if they had Krejci they'd probably trust his offensive instincts more?

Cassidy stuck Krejci between them in Florida and it wasn't any better. Small sample size, but it looks like they are trying to single-handedly make up for all the injuries or something.

 

[TCB]

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

It's more like Marchand and Pasta are trying to dangle everyone instead of moving their feet and passing the puck.

Marchand especially.

I remember Gretzky always talked about how dangling isn’t what makes a great player or team. No one can move quicker
than the puck. It’s all about quick, hard passes and keeping your feet moving.

A dangle here and there is great, but Marshy especially can get into those modes where he just wants to try to take on everyone by himself. And it pretty much always ends the same way: a turnover.

Meanwhile, Bergy is the quick pass king.

 

[TCB]

Marchand especially.

I remember Gretzky always talked about how dangling isn’t what makes a great player or team. No one can move quicker
than the puck. It’s all about quick, hard passes and keeping your feet moving.

A dangle here and there is great, but Marshy especially can get into those modes where he just wants to try to take on everyone by himself. And it pretty much always ends the same way: a turnover.

Meanwhile, Bergy is the quick pass king.

In defense of Marchand sometimes his dangle is the only play. He is one of the few players in the league, who can be a magician with the puck. You don't want to take that away from him. He's actually a very good passer and sometimes forces his passes a little too much more than anything.

Marchand is the least of the Bruins worries, he can make something out of nothing and does so often.

As the greatest player of all time said.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Pasta has been looking like a mini Jagr out there recently.

 

[zaYG]

Pasta has been a beast tonight.

 

[rocketdan9]

38 points for Pasta now. Creeping into the top 10

 

[Emerz]

Now all he has to do is start scoring on his breakaways, he's missed his past 5.

Still pacing for over 50 goals and 100+ points.

Phenomenal player.

 

[DominicT]

 

[rocketdan9]

Congrats Pastarama....1st All star game

But can someone explain this years All star game format.... how is there only 4 Ds per conference?

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/br...19-david-pastrnak-lone-bruins-player-selected

 

[SoldiersOfFilth]

Congrats Pastarama....1st All star game

But can someone explain this years All star game format.... how is there only 4 Ds per conference?

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/br...19-david-pastrnak-lone-bruins-player-selected

the games are 3-on-3. Each division has 2 sets of 2F 1D.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[Krupp]

Great to hear he acquired first on that goals total; it's pretty cool

But also congrats to him for winning the NHL Shooting Accuracy skill! Doesn't mean much, but I think it's awesome that Pasta did it in just eleven-ish seconds while it took the next guy, Palmieri, eight seconds longer in second place to do it

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Great to hear he acquired first on that goals total; it's pretty cool

But also congrats to him for winning the NHL Shooting Accuracy skill! Doesn't mean much, but I think it's awesome that Pasta did it in just eleven-ish seconds while it took the next guy, Palmieri, eight seconds longer in second place to do it

Not gonna lie, did not expect him to win that.

Was quite a delightful surprise.

 

[Ladyfan]

Congrats to Pasta for the win on the shooting accuracy. I hope he is having a blast out there !

 

[Boston Bruno]

His trade value will never be higher. Strike while the iron is hot Donny!

 

[mjhfb]

the games are 3-on-3. Each division has 2 sets of 2F 1D.

Not sure why, in 3-3 hockey players rotate, interchange and triangle. There really is no "D".

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

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[Ladyfan]

His trade value will never be higher. Strike while the iron is hot Donny!

What ??? I hope you forgot the

 

[Boston Bruno]

What ??? I hope you forgot the

Me? I would never..

 

[sooshii]