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

One storyline hanging over the 2026-27 Boston Bruins has been the future of center Pavel Zacha. He is in the final year of his current contract, but he has not been able to come to an agreement on a new deal with the Black and Gold.

There could be several different reasons as to why a deal hasn't been done, whether it's AVV or length, it just doesn't seem to be something that is going to get done soon. However, time is ticking, and sooner or later, general manager Don Sweeney and the rest of the front office are going to have to make some tough decisions.

Maybe the biggest decision will come by the trade deadline: does Sweeney trade Zacha, as there is a hot market for centers, or does he hold…