The Boston Bruins are reportedly open to trading forward Pavel Zacha, signaling that the team’s retooling phase is far from over. Zacha, 28, is signed through the 2026–27 season with an average annual value of $4.75 million. If the right offer comes through, sources say Boston would “have to consider it.”
Bruins Reportedly Open to Trading Forward Pavel Zacha
NHL insider Frank Seravalli recently stated that Boston would consider moving Zacha if the right deal is presented. That may include draft picks or prospects that fit their retool timeline.
Frank Seravalli: Re Pavel Zacha trade rumours: I think if the right deal were presented they’d have to consider it – Bleacher Report (7/29)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) July 30, 2025
Zacha’s name has surfaced in trade discussions multiple times this year, and with several core players already gone, such as Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and Brandon Carlo, it’s clear the Bruins are not holding back in their roster overhaul.
“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,” David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period wrote.
“His 10-team no-trade list turned into 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.”
The forward had 47 points in 82 games last season. While that marked a dip from his previous two campaigns (59 and 57 points), he remains a productive top-six option. Teams like the Utah Mammoth and Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly shown interest, viewing Zacha as a steady veteran with upside.
Zacha has played an important role for the Bruins, often skating alongside David Pastrnak. Their chemistry on and off the ice is well documented. This adds a layer of complexity for Boston’s front office.
Trading Zacha wouldn’t just be about asset management; it could also impact team morale, particularly that of Pastrnak, the franchise’s biggest star.
Utah and Chicago Emerge as Key Suitors
The Mammoth are reportedly among the teams monitoring his situation closely, while the Blackhawks, with around $18 million in cap space, could also become serious players.
The Mammoth are aggressively trying to build a playoff-caliber roster and have the space to absorb Zacha’s deal without salary retention.
Meanwhile, Zacha has a modified no-trade clause, recently reduced to eight teams. If either Utah or Chicago isn’t on that list, a move could materialize quickly. Both teams are rebuilding and see value in adding a forward with consistent scoring history and playoff experience.
Boston’s front office, led by GM Don Sweeney, has made it clear this isn’t a quiet retool; it’s a calculated reshaping of the roster. If Zacha is dealt, it would underscore just how deep the Bruins are willing to go to reconfigure their future.
