Entering last season, trade rumors swirled about Pavel Zacha. The Boston Bruins were retooling their roster after missing the playoffs in 2024-25, and a shaky start to the season stoked the speculation that Zacha could be moved, prompting us to list five potential landing spots last November.
Ultimately, the Bruins righted the ship as the season went on. By January, it was reported that they were unlikely to part with Zacha, who went on to a career-best 30 goals and 65 points, helping the Bruins exceed expectations by clinching a wild-card berth.
Zacha is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next July. On July 6, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Bruins were believed to be having extension talks with the 29-year-old center. Nevertheless, he believes they’ve also spoken with other clubs about him.
It remains unlikely that the Bruins will peddle Zacha this summer. Nevertheless, the uncertainty over his contract status after this season makes him a player worth watching during the offseason.