Player Discussion David Pastrnak X

[Bruins1993]

leading league in power play goals with 15 !

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Dudes a beauty dropping that empty netter to Bergy

 

[BrannigansLaw]

As a Leafs fan I just wanted to let you all know what a gem you have in David Pastrnak. It's so rare to find a young player with his skills with such humility. I can relate to David's story of growing up without all the advantages that most NHL families have to offer. I wish there were more player's like David in the league these days; the fact that he's so content with the modest salary he receives given his talent relative to other players makes me respect him so much. You guys are truly lucky and I wish him all the success in the world

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

With the moves to improve the team today this guy is now the elephant in the room

 

[TwineTickler]

Skating with a stick. Either line 1 or 2 when he returns

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Skating with a stick. Either line 1 or 2 when he returns

Awesome news!

 

[22Brad Park]

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Anybody else feel that it is getting too late in the year to consider playing Pasta with Krejci when he returns? I put him back with Bergeron and assuming Johansson will be healthy it isn’t necessary anyway .

 

[TwineTickler]

Heeeee'sss baccccckkkkk

 

[ODAAT]

too funny, man I love that kid

 

[Alicat]

Heeeee'sss baccccckkkkk

I love Pasta.

Can't wait to see him tomorrow night.

 

[rocketdan9]

I could have never imagined Pasta hitting people like that

1st time I have seen him use his speed to leverage hits in this fashion....beauty on Tavares

Also amazing behind the back, spin around pass to Marchand

 

[rocketdan9]

No goal still

Cmon Pasta

 

[LouJersey]

#mrthreadbumper

 

[Ladyfan]

No goal still

Cmon Pasta

Pasta is getting nailed every shift.. He is probably hurting.

 

[rocketdan9]

Pasta is getting nailed every shift.. He is probably hurting.

sigh

It was nicer to see him dish out punishment like in game 2

 

[Ladyfan]

sigh

It was nicer to see him dish out punishment like in game 2

They are really after him and the Hobbit. I wish we had Miller .

 

[The National]

They are really after him and the Hobbit. I wish we had Miller .

I wish Butch would move him off that line and make adjustments.

Your top line is invisible so far, you need to adjust some things and get Pasta away from the Muzzin.

I miss Miller too but he’s not the difference maker we need right now.

 

[DKH]

He’s lost right now

He needs to go home

He can play third wheel in a comfortable spot riding shotgun with 63 $ 37

 

[TD Charlie]

Can anyone refer him to a great surgeon? One that specializes in removing heads from asses?

 

[bob27]

He'll be fine. Goal scorers are streaky almost by definition. He could've had like 5 assists if someone converted on one of those PP slap passes.

 

[Emerz]

Right now he's both injured and going through a period of unluckiness in terms of his shots not going in.

Shooting at 6.9% compared to his 16.2% during the regular season. Realistically he should have 2-3 more goals given his talent.

This bodes well for us as eventually some shots are bound to find their way in the net normalizing his shooting percentage.

 

[Kalus]

I think it all has to do with the broken finger. His shot, passes, and stick handling abilities are well below where they were pre-injury.

He has the high end IQ and quickness to still be effective, but without the stick skills, he is just not the same player.

I haven't seen the media report on this, which is strange.

 

[Dr Hook]

I think it all has to do with the broken finger. His shot, passes, and stick handling abilities are well below where they were pre-injury.

He has the high end IQ and quickness to still be effective, but without the stick skills, he is just not the same player.

I haven't seen the media report on this, which is strange.

It wasn't a brain injury though. His decision making is just terrible in these playoffs. He has always been prone to a few dodgy turnovers, but he is really outdoing himself right now.

 

[Kalus]

It wasn't a brain injury though. His decision making is just terrible in these playoffs. He has always been prone to a few dodgy turnovers, but he is really outdoing himself right now.

For a guy with elite hands to suddenly have shoddy hands, don't you think that would impact his mental game as well?