Two new teams emerge as trade candidates for Bruins top forward
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Two new teams have emerged as potential landing destinations for Boston Bruins forward, Pavel Zacha, and it's surprising.
Pavel Zacha's naming has been looming the rumor mill for several months, and just when it seemed as though his position in Boston was safe, two more teams have surfaced as interested clubs in trying to convince the Bruins to trade their second-line center.
Last Tuesday, NHL insider, Pierre LeBrun, unveiled that the Boston Bruins have no intent on departing with Zacha, however, rumors have continued to persist that they are still listening when calls come in.
Another NHL source told reporter, James Murphy of RG.org, that Boston does not seem fully convinced to keep Zacha on their roster, and if a good enough deal represents itself, this forward may just be on his way to a different organization.
«They're definitely listening on Zacha, (Casey) Mittelstadt, and other players, but it's more (about) knowing their options should they be out of the playoff race by American Thanksgiving or the New Year. The management staff and the coaching staff have let the players know that they still believe in them, so we will see where this goes.»
Two teams emerge as potentially landing destination for Boston Bruins' Pavel Zacha
Several sources have confirmed that the Vancouver Canucks are extremely interested in Zacha, and their appeal goes all the way back to the summer.
«They're getting calls daily on those guys and more so on Zacha,» the source stated to Murphy. «I know the Canucks really want him badly.»
Murphy's source also stated that this highly skilled center would be a perfect fit on the third line with the Edmonton Oilers.
«I really think Pavel would prosper in a 3C role like that,» the source said. «The Bruins and Oilers have already made two trades in the last year, so there's some chemistry between [Stan] Bowman and Don [Sweeney] there.»
Do you think Pavel Zacha will be traded to one of these two organizations?
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NOVEMBRE 2 | 305 ANSWERS Two new teams emerge as trade candidates for Bruins top forward Do you think Pavel Zacha will be traded to one of these two organizations? | ||
| Yes | 92 | 30.2 % |
| I think so | 36 | 11.8 % |
| No | 145 | 47.5 % |
| Doubtful | 32 | 10.5 % |
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