The precautionary portion of Boston Bruins prospect David Pastrnak’s otherwise radiant portfolio wasted next to no time breaking out. The franchise’s latest first-round draft pick mustered a full day’s worth of practice but has been out of commission since leaving Saturday’s session.
Per an NHL.com staff report that afternoon, head coach Claude Julien told the assembled reporters that the Czech winger “tweaked his shoulder.”
Hardly an alarming report in most senses. That is unless you are among the Bruins buffs who are fervently rooting for Pastrnak to crack the roster without delay.
Next season? Sure. But considering the timing and details of the injurious incident, it is plainly best not to rush him.
In his account of Saturday’s practice, Dan Cagen of the Milford Daily News observed that “The injury appeared to occur when Pastrnak was checked into the boards by defenseman Matt Bartkowski.” Several other sources offered the same basic interpretation.
DJ Bean of WEEI.com reported Monday afternoon that Pastrnak missed practice once more after expe ...
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Bruins Prospect David Pastrnak’s Shoulder Injury Suggests He’s Not Yet NHL-Ready
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