Bruins could turn Pavel Zacha into a long-term upgrade down the middle

If Pavel Zacha isn't signing with the Bruins long-term, Don Sweeney may have to make a tough decision.

By Nate Duffett · Causeway Crowd

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 9:10 PM

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Nate Duffett argues the Boston Bruins should consider trading center Pavel Zacha to pursue a long-term upgrade.
Duffett suggests targeting Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield as an ideal potential trade candidate.
Zacha has produced nine points over his last nine games alongside David Pastrnak after a slow start.

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Writer Nate Duffett suggests the Boston Bruins should consider trading center Pavel Zacha if they do not plan to sign him long-term. Although Zacha has recorded nine points in his last nine games playing alongside David Pastrnak, Duffett argues that concerning underlying trends and Zacha's upcoming contract demands warrant looking for an upgrade at center.

Duffett proposes a potential swap with the Los Angeles Kings for 24-year-old center Quinton Byfield. In Duffett's view, Byfield's size, contract at $6.25 million for two more seasons, and upside would make him an ideal fit for the Bruins' forward core.

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