Bruins have a Pavel Zacha trade opportunity they can’t ignore

The Red Wings are open to a Simon Edvinsson deal, and the Bruins' center, Pavel Zacha, is exactly the piece they need.

By Nate Duffett · Causeway Crowd

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Causeway Crowd argues the Bruins should pursue a trade sending Pavel Zacha to Detroit for Simon Edvinsson.
Reporter David Pagnotta indicated the Red Wings could deal defenseman Edvinsson to acquire a top-six center.
The writer suggests a potential permanent trade package might also require Mason Lohrei, draft picks, and prospects.

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Causeway Crowd writer Nate Duffett argues that the Boston Bruins should explore trading center Pavel Zacha to the Detroit Red Wings. The proposal follows a report from David Pagnotta on the Off The Roster podcast suggesting Detroit could move defenseman Simon Edvinsson in exchange for a top-six center.

Duffett suggests a potential permanent trade package could involve Zacha, defenseman Mason Lohrei, a high draft pick, and a prospect. The writer believes acquiring Edvinsson would provide Boston with a long-term defensive partner for Charlie McAvoy while addressing Detroit's need for center depth.

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