Bruins and Pasta's camp �remain apart' in contract negotiations
David Pastrnak is on pace for a career-year, and he's still without a contract after this season. Should Bruins fans be worried?
According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Pastrnak and his agent J.P. Barry are holding firm, but only to get a deal that feels right to stay in Boston. Which will most likely be in the double digits.
'I've been in regular discussions with Don about our respective positions for a few months,' Barry told The Athletic Wednesday. 'We remain apart at this juncture. We will continue to negotiate.' �'
It was surprising when a deal wasn't completed before the regular season began and even more now, as we jump into the New Year.
The ultimate deadline for GM Don Sweeney and the Bruins is June 30th, 2023, the final day before NHL Free Agency, and LeBrun noted it could go down to the wire.
Pasta is enjoying yet another incredible season in Boston and is upping his value with every game.
The 26-year-old has 24 goals and 24 assists in 35 games this season, and is on pace for 112 points (56G, 56A). His previous career-high was in 2019-20 with 95 (48G, 47A).
At this point, hand Pasta a blank cheque for eight years and give him what he wants.
SOURCE: Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, The latest rumblings on NHL's pending UFA class, from Pastrnak to Kane/Toews to O'Reilly and more
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 29 | 90 ANSWERS Bruins and Pasta's camp �remain apart' in contract negotiations What will Pasta sign for? | ||
| Less than $10 million | 27 | 30 % |
| $11 million or more | 47 | 52.2 % |
| He won't | 7 | 7.8 % |
| Hand him a blank cheque! | 9 | 10 % |
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