In a recent article for The Athletic [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7376243/2026/06/19/maple-leafs-pavelski-raddysh-thomas-zacha-ovechkin-nhl-rumblings/], Pierre LeBrun reported that the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] are listening to trade offers for center Pavel Zacha. With this, the star center could be a player to keep an eye on if the Bruins are unable to lock him up to a contract extension in July. Because of this, let's take a look at three teams that could trade for Zacha if the Bruins decide to move on from him. MINNESOTA WILD The Wild desperately need to improve down the middle, so they stand out as a clear potential landing spot for Zacha. With the Wild being in their Stanley Cup window, it would make a lot of sense if they tried to bring in Zacha, who just posted 30 goals and 65 points last season. If they acquired him, he would slot nicely in their top six and work on both of their special team units. WINNIPEG JETS After a tough 2025-26 season, the Jets should be looking to add to their roster this off-season. One of their top needs is a significant upgrade for their second-line center spot, and bringing in Zacha would provide them with just that. On paper, the fit between the Jets and Zacha looks strong. One player who the Bruins could look to bring back the other way from Winnipeg is young forward Cole Perfetti. NEW JERSEY DEVILS Could the Devils look to make up for their big mistake of trading Zacha and reunite with the Bruins forward this summer? The possibility should not be ruled out. The Devils took a big step in the wrong direction this season and could use another top-six forward. With Zacha being able to play both center and on the wing, he could slot nicely in the Devils' lineup as they look to bounce back in 2026-27. RECENT BRUINS NEWS Report: Bruins Looking To Keep Their Top 2 UFAs In Boston [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/report-bruins-working-to-keep-their-top-2-ufas-in-boston] Bruins Must Act Quick With Diminishing Defensemen Targets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-must-act-quick-with-diminishing-defensemen-targets] Insider Provides Latest Update On Bruins' Top Free Agent [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/insider-provides-latest-update-on-bruins-top-free-agent]
