Overview
- Pierre LeBrun reported Friday that Boston GM Don Sweeney has been listening to trade inquiries about Pavel Zacha while still aiming to re-sign him to an extension.
- Zacha delivered a career year in 2025–26 with 30 goals and 65 points in 78 games, boosting his market value and prompting multiple teams to check his availability.
- The forward is extension-eligible on July 1 and is expected to seek a substantial pay raise, with AFP Analytics modeling a roughly $7.3 million average annual value on a five-year deal.
- Zacha submitted a reported no-trade list that covers eight teams, giving him veto power that will limit which offers the Bruins could accept.
- Acquired from New Jersey in 2022, Zacha’s durability and ability to play center and wing make him a high-demand asset, leaving Boston to weigh cap cost and roster impact against any trade package.