Patrice Bergeron sees a future leader in David Pastrnak.

As a longtime assistant captain who has succeeded at every level, Bergeron is as qualified as anybody to assess the 19-year-old's impact at Boston Bruins training camp.

He certainly likes what "Pasta" is cooking.

"(Pastrnak) is just so happy to be here, wants to learn, as he talks to everyone and brings the energy that you want in a young guy," Bergeron said, according to Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe. "I think he's got also some leadership qualities, too, that he's going to develop over time. But I think he's a tremendous young man and a great player.

"I think you can tell he's already beyond his years with the way that he approaches the game, but also the way that he plays. The sky's the limit for him."

Pastrnak, who was drafted 25th overall by the Bruins in 2014, sparked Boston's moribund offense late last season with 10 goals and 17 assists in 46 games.

Despite Pastrnak's success, Bergeron, for one, is impressed the young forward isn't complacent.

"I think he's got that quality where he wants to get better, he wants to be on the ice, he wants to stay out there and learn, and it's one of those things where it's infectious," Bergeron said. "When you see a guy that carries himself like that and he's happy to be at the rink ... for a 19-year-old kid, it's great to see."

Pastrnak skated on a line with Bergeron early in training camp, but is set to play alongside David Krejci and Matt Beleskey in Tuesday's preseason game against Washington.