David Pastrnak is certainly synonymous with the black and gold of the Boston Bruins.

The forward also represents the gold standard for Czechia, and will do so again for his country when the NHL participates in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 this February, the first time since 2014 the best players in the world will be on the Olympic stage.

"He's like a god for the people back home," said Calgary Flames forward Adam Klapka , one of 14 Czech forwards to play at least 30 NHL games last season. "All the young hockey players watching him want to be like him. He's a big superstar back home. But in the locker room he's a normal guy. He doesn't want to be above the other guys. He just wants to hang out, wants to have a good time. He's so nice.

"He's amazing."

It's well-earned

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