The Bruins played hard ball and they won the negotiation as Daivd Pastrnak has signed with the Bruins. The contract is reportedly worth $40 million over 6 years, that works out $6.6 million a year.
Pastrnak is coming off a career season where he had 34 goals and 36 assists in 75 games and was a massive impact on the Bruins. It was rumored that the Pastrnak wanted a contract worth 8 years and $64 million.
Pastrnak was a restricted free-agent at the end of last season. The 21-year old stayed at his home in the Czech Republic until a deal was reached. Pastrnak will now be coming back to Boston and joining the team as training camp has already started.
Pastrnak extension with Bruins is complete. 6 years, $40 million. $6.6667 aav.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) September 14, 2017
Pastrnak will earn $4 mil more than Filip Forsberg who signed a $36 mil ext in Nashville in 2016. Used as a comp in the negotiation.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) September 14, 2017
he Bruins are scheduled to kick off the preseason on Monday against Montreal. No word if Pastrnak will play or not.
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