Mar 9, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha (37) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Has there been a more polarizing player in the New Jersey Devils organization the past few seasons than Pavel Zacha? Touted by many as a top prospect in what turned out to be a loaded first round in 2015, Zacha was selected sixth overall by New Jersey. However, most Devils faithful would like to forget that term “sixth overall.” Following his draft year, the Czech born forward was sent back to the Sarnia Sting of the OHL to finish his junior career.