Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced that the team has signed forward
David Pastrnak
to an eight-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season with an annual NHL cap hit of $11.25 million.
"Obviously, it's a really exciting day for me and my family," said Pastrnak. "I would like to thank my family, my mom, my brother for all the support, and my fiancé Rebecca. It's been amazing and obviously to Cam and Sweens and Mr. Jacobs for getting it done. I'm very thankful to be a part of this organization and to sign another extension, it's been a home for us, so we're really excited as a family to stay here."
Fans all over were ecstatic to hear the news, and, of course, coach Jim Montgomery was thrilled. "It's great to hear," said Montgomery. "I think it reenforces the great culture about how important it is to be here."
The signing also speaks volumes about what an opportunity it is to be a Boston Bruin. "I mean everyone has said it…it's special to be a Bruin, whether you've originated here or come from somewhere else."
Sweeney also spoke with the media following the news of Pastrnak's extension. "Well, first and foremost, congratulations to David and Rebecca for the contract," said Sweeney. "Our goal all along was to make him a lifelong Bruin. Every deal has its own timeline and we're very happy and fortunate to have David be a part of our team now and going forward for obviously the foreseeable future."
