NHL analyst explains why Bruins unloading Pavel Zacha might be easier than some think

One NHL analyst explained why the Boston Bruins might be ok with losing center Pavel Zacha at some point this season.

By Scott Roche · Causeway Crowd

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Analyst Lyle Richardson explained the Bruins could unload Pavel Zacha if he proves too expensive to re-sign.
Zacha is in the final year of his contract without a new deal in place with Boston.
The Bruins may consider a permanent transfer or trade deadline deal rather than losing Zacha in free agency.

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Bleacher Report analyst Lyle Richardson suggested the Boston Bruins may be comfortable parting ways with center Pavel Zacha if he becomes too expensive. Zacha is entering the final year of his contract without an extension, and general manager Don Sweeney faces the choice of trading him or risking losing him to free agency.

Richardson and writer Scott Roche noted that Boston's center depth—including veteran Elias Lindholm alongside young talents Fraser Minten, James Hagens, and Matthew Poitras—could make Zacha expendable. Roche also pointed to prospect Dean Letourneau as another factor easing a potential permanent departure.

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