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Bruins Have Difficult Pavel Zacha Decision Coming

Pavel Zacha isn’t usually the first name people think of when they talk about the Boston Bruins. He’s not the biggest star, and he doesn’t spend much time in the highlight reels. But take a closer look at this team…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:05 PM
Bruins Have Difficult Pavel Zacha Decision Coming
Key Things to Know
  • The Boston Bruins face a difficult contract decision with impending unrestricted free agent center Pavel Zacha.
  • Contract extension talks have reportedly stalled for five months over Zacha's request for a six-year deal.
  • The Bruins are reportedly open to paying market value around $10.5-$11 million but hesitate on contract length.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins face a difficult contract decision regarding center Pavel Zacha, who is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. While Bruins general manager Don Sweeney wants to negotiate an extension, contract talks have reportedly stalled for five months over term length. Meanwhile, other NHL teams have started making inquiries about his availability.

According to the report, Zacha is seeking a six-year contract, but Boston is hesitant to commit to that length despite being willing to pay market value around $10.5 million to $11 million. Zacha recently scored twice in a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins while centering David Pastrnak and JJ Peterka.

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