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Montreal Canadiens eye potential trade for Bruins' Pavel Zacha

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Montreal Canadiens eye potential trade for Bruins' Pavel Zacha

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens are exploring trade options as they accelerate their rebuild. Reports suggest that general manager Kent Hughes is interested in acquiring Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha, who has one year remaining on his $19 million contract. Zacha had a career year with 65 points in 78 games, making him an appealing target for Montreal. However, concerns loom over the high asking price, which may include a first-round pick and a prospect. As the Canadiens prepare for the upcoming free agency on July 1, they will weigh the risk of Zacha being a one-year rental against their immediate needs.

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Market Watch

•Montreal Canadiens are actively seeking trade options this summer.
•General manager Kent Hughes may target Bruins' Pavel Zacha.
•Zacha recorded 65 points and 30 goals last season.
•Bruins may entertain trade offers if the price is right.
•Canadiens could face challenges with Zacha's contract demands.

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6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Trade Rumors: Montreal Insider Throws Boston Bruins’ $19,000,000 Soldier Into The Mix

What they're saying

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The Montreal Canadiens made it a point to prove to themselves (and to the world) that they aren’t the underdogs anymore. With their rebuild moving at twice the speed they expected, general manager Kent Hughes is expected to be a busy man as teams wheel and deal this summer.
— Yahoo Sports

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