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Bruins face possible departure of forward Pavel Zacha this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:32 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Bruins face possible departure of forward Pavel Zacha this season

Summary

The Boston Bruins may lose forward Pavel Zacha, who had a career-high season, potentially to free agency. Zacha, acquired in 2022, recently scored 30 goals and 35 assists, helping the team reach the playoffs. With his contract expiring after this season, the Bruins could explore trade options to avoid losing him next summer. NHL Insider Ryan Dixon suggests negotiations might be complex, as Zacha's performance has raised his market value.

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Status Watch

•Pavel Zacha scored a career-best 30 goals last season.
•Zacha's current contract expires after the upcoming season.
•Boston was eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals this spring.
•Zacha was traded to the Bruins from New Jersey in 2022.
•The Bruins are open to trade offers for Zacha.

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4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins Could Lose Forward Who Hit Career Highs Last Season

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The Boston Bruins managed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this spring, marking a return to the annual tournament for the first time since 2024 after having failed to qualify last spring.However, their stay in the postseason was short, as they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal by the divisional rival Buffalo […] The post Bruins Could Lose Forward Who Hit Career Highs Last Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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