The Bruins have handled just about every possible organizational issue this summer, and still, restricted free agent David Pastrnak remains without a new contract. <\/p>\n
And they dont seem to be all that much closer on that new deal. <\/p>\n
Id say were at the same point you asked me the last time, Bruins GM Don Sweeney said when asked for an update on the negotiations. Were in a holding pattern. <\/p>\n
Its believed that the Bruins would prefer to get Pastrnak, who is currently with the Bruins on a trip to China as part of a partnership with O.R.G. Packaging, under contract for somewhere close to $6 million per season on a long-term deal, while Pastrnaks camp could be looking for something closer to $7 million per season. <\/p>\n
\"I have not made much progress as what I would have liked,\" admitted Sweeney, who has over $10 million in cap space remaining with Pastrnak still unsigned. \"But we have plenty of time and the opportunity to continue to talk and we will find a landing spot. <\/p>\n
The No. 25 overall pick from 2014, the 21-year-old Pastrnak established career-bests in goals (34), assists (36), and points (70) in 75 games for the Bruins last season. <\/p>\n
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