Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha's future in Beantown is once again uncertain, after he was linked to a move earlier in the offseason.
According to The Fourth Period, which listed Zacha as the 17th most-valuable player reportedly available for trade, the Bruins have resumed trade discussions involving the forward.
“The Bruins explored the trade market on Zacha during the season and there is belief out there that Boston is looking, again, at moving him,” TFP reported. “His 10-team no-trade list turns to an eight-team list July 1, so he does have some say in where he ends up, if dealt. He has two years remaining on his contract.”
Zacha, 28, is under contract for two more seasons as part of his four-year, $19 million contract. He's signed through the 2026–27 season at a $4.75 million cap hit.
The veteran winger, who can operate as a center, is one of Boston’s more valuable forward assets and a member of the Bruins' second forward line.
It's fair to assume that trading for him would likely require a meaningful return.
The Bruins have been busy adding players this offseason, and with their roster shifting under new head coach Marco Sturm, Zacha’s place is no longer guaranteed.
TFP linked the Vancouver Canucks and the Utah Mammoth as teams with interest in the Bruins forward.
“Zacha could provide (Vancouver) with an upgrade at the second-line center spot over Filip Chytil,” The Hockey News' Michael DeRosa noted in an article discussing possible Zacha fits.
Utah has already acquired JJ Peterka and Nate Schmidt in the offseason, but could be in the market for another middle-six center.
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