NHL Rumors: David Pastrnak's Contract Talks with Bruins 'Heating Up'

David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins are making progress on a new contract with training camp well under way.

The contract talks between the Bruins and Pastrnak are heating up.

Both sides are assessing the market, and Pastrnak is hopeful that something will get done sooner than later.

Pastrnak's camp was open to contract negotiations during the season, according to a recent report.

The Bruins had been rumored to be interested in trading Pastrnak, but he told reporters earlier this month that he would like to sign an extension with the team.

The city is where I can become the player I am and the human being I am. The organization in Boston is amazing. I came here as a child and now I am a man. I'm very pleased. There are a lot of good memories. It's an honor to wear this jersey and I love it here.

One of the biggest steals of the draft class was Pastrnak, who was selected by the Bruins in the 25th round. He signed a six-year, $40 million contract with the Bruins in September of last year.

With the way the NHL market is going, Pastrnak will become one of Boston's highest-paid players if he agrees to a new deal with the team.

Pastrnak has racked up over 500 points in 510 games since he made his NHL debut. He won the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer after scoring 48 goals. He assisted 47 people.

Despite not winning a Stanley Cup, the 26 year old has found great success in the playoffs, scoring 30 goals and 44 assists for 74 points in 70 games.

Pastrnak will enter the 2022-23 season with high expectations after he racked up 40 goals and 37 assists for 77 points in 72 games during the 21st century.

He's expected to be one of Boston's top scorers again along with Brad Marchand, and he could play with his fellow countryman and Taylor Hall.

On October 12th, the Bruins will play the Washington Caps.