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

[Alicat]

Did I miss something? Whose yard/pool/doggy is that?

That's Pastrnak

 

[DKH]

You think a nice-looking dog can overcome the fact that he has a TATOO??!! Are the Bruins aware of this?!?

I think they can deal with the tattoo but the message would bother me- my interpretation is Czech symbol 'of I want to get paid' looks like a dollar sign with hockey sticks and we may be looking at another Phil Kessel wanting to skip that second bridge contract.

 

[Artemis]

Yes, it's English. It was a quick post, didn't have time to proofread.

Ference is now an Oiler, not a Bruin. Let him go. I have. Ference is gone and won't be back in a Bruin jersey unless he plays in an NHL old-timers game. Live for the present roster members and not for someone from 2011.

I've been a Bruins fan for more than four decades, and I'll "live for" whoever I please. There are certain people who will always be Bruins, whether they play for other teams, or retire. There's plenty of room in my heart for all of them.

Ference - like Schmidt, Orr, O'Ree, Bailey, O'Reilly, Bucyk, Neely, I could go on - is one of those special guys who embodied the best of the Boston Bruins, and added to their legacy of heart, hard work, and good works. Andrew Ference - who has made his home in Boston - will always be a Bruin, no matter what jersey he wears, and no matter how many years go by.

 

[DKH]

I've been a Bruins fan for more than four decades, and I'll "live for" whoever I please. There are certain people who will always be Bruins, whether they play for other teams, or retire. There's plenty of room in my heart for all of them.

Ference - like Schmidt, Orr, O'Ree, Bailey, O'Reilly, Bucyk, Neely, I could go on - is one of those special guys who embodied the best of the Boston Bruins, and added to their legacy of heart, hard work, and good works. Andrew Ference - who has made his home in Boston - will always be a Bruin, no matter what jersey he wears, and no matter how many years go by.

I here you- I still have my custom made Sobotka Fat Head on a Dining Room wall. Unfortunately when they made it for me they put him in a Providence jersey made worse because he is sulking likely because Claude mismanaged him and sent him down. It's tough to give up our favorite players - I'm still pissed the Sox traded Cecil Cooper.

 

[EverettMike]

"Seguin is a clown because of tattoos."

"Um, was Ference a clown too?"

:ignores that post for weeks:

"Again, that many tattoos means you are stupid."

"Um, was Andrew Ference stupid?"

"He isn't here anymore. Move on!"

I sum this exchange up well?

 

[Artemis]

I here you- I still have my custom made Sobotka Fat Head on a Dining Room wall. Unfortunately when they made it for me they put him in a Providence jersey made worse because he is sulking likely because Claude mismanaged him and sent him down. It's tough to give up our favorite players - I'm still pissed the Sox traded Cecil Cooper.

The thing is, though, I don't have a difficulty giving up, so to speak. I knew Ference was leaving before he left - same with Thornton. I'm not carrying a torch, but because they're wearing a different uniform doesn't mean I'm forgetting them either. I still like them and I'll root for them - except when they play the Bruins.

 

[Mainehockey33]

"Seguin is a clown because of tattoos."

"Um, was Ference a clown too?"

:ignores that post for weeks:

"Again, that many tattoos means you are stupid."

"Um, was Andrew Ference stupid?"

"He isn't here anymore. Move on!"

I sum this exchange up well?

Beat me to it.

 

[JOKER 192]

The glove malfunction .... priceless, he'll forever hold a spot in my heart.

 

[HanktheHammer*]

I've been a Bruins fan for more than four decades, and I'll "live for" whoever I please. There are certain people who will always be Bruins, whether they play for other teams, or retire. There's plenty of room in my heart for all of them.

Ference - like Schmidt, Orr, O'Ree, Bailey, O'Reilly, Bucyk, Neely, I could go on - is one of those special guys who embodied the best of the Boston Bruins, and added to their legacy of heart, hard work, and good works. Andrew Ference - who has made his home in Boston - will always be a Bruin, no matter what jersey he wears, and no matter how many years go by.

I too am a Bruin fan for more than four decades. This tattoo debate is getting old and stale. I don't want to argue the point anymore. I posted what I posted. We disagree. Move on.

I didn't bring up Ference. You did. Players come and go. I appreciate what Ference did for the Bruins. But to hold him as an iconic player with the past greats is a bit much. Ference probably sold his house in Boston and now lives in Edmonton. It would be the practical thing to do, to live near your place of work.

Let's keep the banter Bruin related and keep the Bruin Faith. I won't speak of this topic anymore.

 

[EverettMike]

Of course not, because you are ignoring why Ference was brought up. You refuse to address the counter point to your Seguin tattoo comment.

You are ignoring it because you like Ference but can't explain his tattoos.

It's so fraudulent it is laughable.

 

[Lobster57]

having pretty much any poster in here reply to this guy is like having Chara waste his time fighting Scott.

 

[DitClapper]

Tattoos again. Ugh. Bergeron has tats, who gives a ****? I'm a dude and think Bergy is the perfect human, guys a role model. Mike Tyson isn't a bad guy because of his tats, he's the way he is because he grew up hard. Not because he has a face tattoo. We live in a society where most people are inked, it IS a thing. And will always be. Nobodies no different from anybody. We're one.

 

[A Healthy Kelly*]

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[Artemis]

I too am a Bruin fan for more than four decades. This tattoo debate is getting old and stale. I don't want to argue the point anymore. I posted what I posted. We disagree. Move on.

I didn't bring up Ference. You did. Players come and go. I appreciate what Ference did for the Bruins. But to hold him as an iconic player with the past greats is a bit much. Ference probably sold his house in Boston and now lives in Edmonton. It would be the practical thing to do, to live near your place of work.

Let's keep the banter Bruin related and keep the Bruin Faith. I won't speak of this topic anymore.

Actually, no, Ference still lives in Boston (the North End, to be precise), and has said publicly it is and will always be home. I thought that was common knowledge for Bruins fans.

 

[ODAAT]

Did Pastrnak get a new tattoo yet?...cuz that`s what I really wanna know before camp opens

 

[Ladyfan]

Did Pastrnak get a new tattoo yet?...cuz that`s what I really wanna know before camp opens

The "important" details.

 

[ODAAT]

The "important" details.

said it before, I`m on the brink of snagging a tat that says "I hate Tattoos"

 

[DKH]

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.

 

[ODAAT]

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. Sobotka may be the closest but love sometimes clouds the mind.

Dan, probably didn`t get the best sample or opportunity to judge properly at a D-Camp but were there situations where you got to see his positioning in his own zone/neutral zone etc?? No need to remind you how insistent Julien is when it comes to ice time and players doing that well (not complaining about that either)

Thanks

 

[DKH]

Dan, probably didn`t get the best sample or opportunity to judge properly at a D-Camp but were there situations where you got to see his positioning in his own zone/neutral zone etc?? No need to remind you how insistent Julien is when it comes to ice time and players doing that well (not complaining about that either)

Thanks

No, and if this was an NHL game 3 years ago and he was operating this way he would be headless standing in that pool. However, cant deny he looked incredible and stood out big time. Add that to what Red Line said having him 14th and the traits they highlighted I am very happy with this pick. They need a guy like this on the wing- specifically right side. He has top 6 talent and the book on him every where I read is competitive and love for the game- plus he gets to play for an iconic franchise with his boyhood hero front and center.

looking at the pieces of the puzzle spread around the table a bit you still can see/imagine one heck of a picture

 

[Artemis]

Dan, probably didn`t get the best sample or opportunity to judge properly at a D-Camp but were there situations where you got to see his positioning in his own zone/neutral zone etc?? No need to remind you how insistent Julien is when it comes to ice time and players doing that well (not complaining about that either)

Thanks

Not Dan here but I've been to camp a few tines and went on the final day this year and I'll just note a couple of things:

It's a good opportunity to judge such things as skating, stick handling and shooting, and even desire, but you also have to bear in mind they're competing with each other, and mostly doing either drills and scrimmages. And in the latter, they're allowed to have some fun; if it was a serious training session they'd probably stop constantly to hammer home lessons. But Sweeney has said camps aren't meant just to evaluate and teach, but for the kids to get to know the staff and each other and enjoy themselves too.

That said, what stood out to me about Pastrnak was his skating ability - when he sees an opportunity, he DARTS - his passing, and his fearlessness. He's going to go where he wants, damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead. Not bulling his way, mind you, but finding a way.

Again, limited to what I saw during drills/scrimmage, but he didn't neglect picking up his man when he was supposed to. But like most kids, he needs to think about it and be conscientious; it's not instinctive, and he'll probably get burned several times as he learns. But from all he's said, he WANTS to learn, and that's half the battle.

 

[Ladyfan]

No, and if this was an NHL game 3 years ago and he was operating this way he would be headless standing in that pool. However, cant deny he looked incredible and stood out big time. Add that to what Red Line said having him 14th and the traits they highlighted I am very happy with this pick. They need a guy like this on the wing- specifically right side. He has top 6 talent and the book on him every where I read is competitive and love for the game- plus he gets to play for an iconic franchise with his boyhood hero front and center.

looking at the pieces of the puzzle spread around the table a bit you still can see/imagine one heck of a picture

Good Post. He really did stand out to me ( I only saw him one day ).

It will be interesting to see how he looks at the B's camp.

 

[member 96824]

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

 

[chizzler]

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

You!

 

[DoubleAAAA]

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