David Pastrnak was assigned to AHL Providence on Monday, Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe reports.

Pastrnak was assigned to AHL Providence on Monday, Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis:

The Bruins were unable to make the playoffs, prompting the franchise to send a handful of players down to Providence to aid in the AHL playoff campaign. After being drafted last June, Pastrnak forced his way to the NHL club quicker than expected, finishing the season with 10 goals and 27 points in 46 games. He's poised to take on a larger role during his second year in the league.