Bruins prepared to make Pastrnak highest paid player in franchise history

As of now, the uber-talented Pastrnak is set to become an unrestricted free agent at season's end. There had been some talk months ago that the Bruins may look to deal him if contract talks weren't going well, though management swiftly denied those rumors. It appears they weren't lying, as, according to Ty Anderson of Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub, they are willing to go as high as he wants. In fact, Anderson suggested that if and when he signs, it will be the richest team deal in team history.

This doesn't come as a major surprise given Pastrnak's skill level, but speaks volumes to how highly the Bruins think of him, as this is a team who at times has been stingy with players in the past. At times that is the correct approach to take, but with a player as talented as this, they have no choice but to give him what he wants. The exuberant winger put up 40 goals and 77 points in 72 outings last season and should have no problem getting a deal that pays him north of $10 million per year.