Confirmed with Link: Pastrnak Signs Entry-Level Deal, Set to Attend Training Camp

[ChargersRookie]

We need to get back on track and talk about Wonder Boy (although I love it when Res Nullius posts dirty- cant wait to meet that girl someday at Sully's before a game-first beer is on me)....I'm guilty of the tat talk to so I'm out....back to the kid

I've been to probably every single day of every single Development Camp...I always work the vacation into it (have Wed off so grab that Thur and Friday) and with the kid in fourth grade during the first one, it was a great place to go for a week and make it fun. Those early days were incredibly fun with my kid walking right up and getting every autograph and picture- still fun, but the Camp like the Bruins has evolved into something more.

Pastrnak though is the single most dynamic talent I've witnessed. No checking, his strengths in a perfect setting, but for entertainment absolutely no comparison to anyone else I've seen and that includes Seguin. Sobotka may be the closest but love sometimes clouds the mind.

Even if the Bruins trade all of next years picks I'll have to plan some vacations during D-camp.

 

[TCDaniels]

I just got a tattoo of Pastrnak getting a tattoo of Tyler Seguin.

pfffft.

That's nothing.

I got a tattoo of Pastrnak getting a tattoo of TS looking in the mirror... But the reflection........................ was Andrew Ference with a FACE TATTOO OF ME.


Mind=blown.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Are you guys bored or what

 

[member 96824]

pfffft.

That's nothing.

I got a tattoo of Pastrnak getting a tattoo of TS looking in the mirror... But the reflection........................ was Andrew Ference with a FACE TATTOO OF ME.


Mind=blown.

Impressive!

 

[Mathews28]

I`m going to guess he won`t turn as many heads, that`ll be my expectation, if he does, I`ll be pleasantly surprised but I`m not going to set myself up for disappointment for a kid who`s 18

And going way back, Joe Thornton was in that same position...4 goals or something like that in his first year and carried a ton of pressure as he was supposed to be the next Lindros (why I don't know, he wasn't built remotely like him).

If the brass wants to take time with this kid I'm ok with that.

Hopefully he won't be in Dallas in a few years having golf balls hit off of his crotch.

 

[ODAAT]

And going way back, Joe Thornton was in that same position...4 goals or something like that in his first year and carried a ton of pressure as he was supposed to be the next Lindros (why I don't know, he wasn't built remotely like him).

If the brass wants to take time with this kid I'm ok with that.

Hopefully he won't be in Dallas in a few years having golf balls hit off of his crotch.

well.....the ball will be in his court

 

[member 96824]

well.....the ball will be in his court

All he'll have to do is sign a multi year extension at below market value and our loyal GM will take care of the rest in making sure he stays.

 

[Mathews28]

All he'll have to do is sign a multi year extension at below market value and our loyal GM will take care of the rest in making sure he stays.

Exactly. That's not so much to ask, is it?

And he better not go out after games, or they'll be posting guards outside his hotel room door.

Try and bring a young lady home? Nope, the B's brass are snatchblockers.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

I get REALLY pumped about this kid until I remember that Caron was the same pick........

Not saying Pasty is a Caron clone, but i think we need to pump the brakes a bit

 

[member 96824]

I get REALLY pumped about this kid until I remember that Caron was the same pick........

Not saying Pasty is a Caron clone, but i think we need to pump the brakes a bit

Why? Caron made the team one year after he was drafted

 

[Artemis]

I get REALLY pumped about this kid until I remember that Caron was the same pick........

Not saying Pasty is a Caron clone, but i think we need to pump the brakes a bit

When I saw Pastrnak at camp my eye wasn't drawn to him because of his draft slot, but because of the way he looked on the ice. If he'd wandered in off the street he'd draw the same attention.

Draft slot is meaningless on the ice. I'll judge him by how he plays.

 

[Gordoff]

When I saw Pastrnak at camp my eye wasn't drawn to him because of his draft slot, but because of the way he looked on the ice. If he'd wandered in off the street he'd draw the same attention.

Draft slot is meaningless on the ice. I'll judge him by how he plays.

I know exactly what you mean and the eye test is the best one when it comes down to it although I've seen a few over the past 45 that I was wrong about. I've got a feeling about this kid and his attitude and it's a good one, hearing this from you is encouraging.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

You think he would convulse if he wins a spot on the top line with his Idol?

 

[ODAAT]

You think he would convulse if he wins a spot on the top line with his Idol?

Had no idea he thought of Soupy in such high regard

 

[Stone Clode]

Had no idea he thought of Soupy in such high regard

I thought he meant Caron, knowing they were drafted at the same pick and all.

 

[ODAAT]

I thought he meant Caron, knowing they were drafted at the same pick and all.

let`s hope the similarities end there

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Pastrnak scored a powerplay goal in the czech's 6-2 loss to Canada in a U20 summer development game
http://stats.hockeycanada.ca/game/show/7838017?subseason=165586&referrer=1253933&referrer=1253933

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I've never seen the kid play and been away on business so have missed a while here but... is he our next Samsonov? Or is that a total fail comparison? Sounds like y'all are saying he has a ton of offensive potential and a chance to break in as a rookie.

 

[KnightofBoston]

I've never seen the kid play and been away on business so have missed a while here but... is he our next Samsonov? Or is that a total fail comparison? Sounds like y'all are saying he has a ton of offensive potential and a chance to break in as a rookie.

I think that's a good comparison.

I'd love for him to break in but I really don't see it, this team at its current juncture requires that tough board play and ability to play all three zones, even lucic got sent back to junior after his draft year

Personally I'd love to see him in even if he wasn't great in all areas but provided speed and scoring...who thinks that will happen after Tyler Seguin was traded?

 

[BoyntBergie]

I think that's a good comparison.

I'd love for him to break in but I really don't see it, this team at its current juncture requires that tough board play and ability to play all three zones, even lucic got sent back to junior after his draft year

Personally I'd love to see him in even if he wasn't great in all areas but provided speed and scoring...who thinks that will happen after Tyler Seguin was traded?

I don't think that's a good comparison, no offense.

Samsonov played in that day's equivalent of the KHL for 2 seasons then came over to North America and had a fairly dominant season in the IHL, all prior to joining the B's. I know Pastrnak has played with grown men in the 2nd tier Swedish league he's in, but it isn't the same track that Sergei took. Samsonsov was in a much better position to succeed right out of the game than Pastrnak is.

I hope I'm wrong and he comes in and pots almost 30 in his rookie season, but I think you're setting yourself up for massive disappointment with that sort of expectation. Chances are he's not even a Bruin this season.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

yeah wasn't Samsonov already like 20 in his rookie year?

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

yeah wasn't Samsonov already like 20 in his rookie year?

He turned 19 in October in his rookie season.

 

[Sam the Lion]

Sure it would be cool to see him make the team outta camp, but I can't see Pastrnak lasting a full season without hitting the wall pretty hard. Like after 50 games or so . . . he's real young, and kinda slight.
Seems skillsy and enthusiastic though. Liking that.

Hoping he gets the nine game NHL look-see is all.

 

[KnightofBoston]

I don't think that's a good comparison, no offense.

Samsonov played in that day's equivalent of the KHL for 2 seasons then came over to North America and had a fairly dominant season in the IHL, all prior to joining the B's. I know Pastrnak has played with grown men in the 2nd tier Swedish league he's in, but it isn't the same track that Sergei took. Samsonsov was in a much better position to succeed right out of the game than Pastrnak is.

I hope I'm wrong and he comes in and pots almost 30 in his rookie season, but I think you're setting yourself up for massive disappointment with that sort of expectation. Chances are he's not even a Bruin this season.

None taken, I actually didn't know all that. Wasn't up on the details at age 10


I see style similarities not so much potential to break in

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

None taken, I actually didn't know all that. Wasn't up on the details at age 10


I see style similarities not so much potential to break in

Yup I was referring to style of play as well. Again, without having ever seen any videos or game play.