Player Discussion Pavel Zacha

[BruinDust]

Gotta move him this offseason while we can. He is the right age and will have some value. I'm sure his agent will make it tough and list the obvious teams on his NTC list.

There isn't a GM in hockey who wouldn't view a 60 pt. complimentary forward in his prime at 4.75 as excellent value in cap system.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

There isn't a GM in hockey who wouldn't view a 60 pt. complimentary forward in his prime at 4.75 as excellent value in cap system.

Correct. Move him before he becomes a 30-40 point guy. Ideally package him with Ullmark but he might block that. Hes brutal in the playoffs and couldn't break through as a first liner this year.

 

[UncleRico]

There isn't a GM in hockey who wouldn't view a 60 pt. complimentary forward in his prime at 4.75 as excellent value in cap system.

Excellent. He should be outstanding value in a trade for someone who has a pulse when the postseason rolls around

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Correct. Move him before he becomes a 30-40 point guy. Ideally package him with Ullmark but he might block that. Hes brutal in the playoffs and couldn't break through as a first liner this year.

Jordan Caron has more Bruins playoff goals in less games than Zacha.

 

[BruinDust]

Excellent. He should be outstanding value in a trade for someone who has a pulse when the postseason rolls around

I don't care about some "post-season pulse" or whatever that means. But if they want to move on from him there will be plenty of suitors.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I don't care about some "post-season pulse" or whatever that means. But if they want to move on from him there will be plenty of suitors.

Much rather pay DeBrusk $1.25M more than Zacha and move Zacha for picks.

 

[UncleRico]

I don't care about some "post-season pulse" or whatever that means. But if they want to move on from him there will be plenty of suitors.

it means someone that shows some life. Zacha is about to set the record among for most playoff minutes by a forward without scoring their first goal.

Who cares what he does on the regular season if he falls flat on his face in the postseason?

 

[KillerMillerTime]

it means someone that shows some life. Zacha is about to set the record among for most playoff minutes without scoring their first goal.

Who cares what he does on the regular season if he falls flat on his face in the postseason?

He has been absolutely god awful. Would use his money on Bertuzzi or Domi for criikes sake.

 

[BruinDust]

Much rather pay DeBrusk $1.25M more than Zacha and move Zacha for picks.

That sounds like something they should consider. Even with an Ullmark deal I feel they really only have enough cap space to add one bigger name UFA forward (or keep their own in Debrusk). Move Zacha and they might have room to add two.

 

[Maine Fan]

Yes - he has chemistry with Pastrnak which sealed it for me

Same country Czech

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Much like Coyle, Zacha is a middle six forward who has been asked to play above his effectiveness level. They were able to get away with this during the regular season where you see a different team almost every game. But the playoffs are about matchups, man to man coverage, and opponents making adjustments ... true first line players will have the advantage at shutting down, limiting middle six players on the average.

Zacha, is very serviceable as a middle six forward at a reasonable cap hit. Any trade involving Zacha would have to improve the team, such part of a package for a true number 1 center, not just rearrange the deck chairs.

Noone is giving up a 1 C for this guy. Just don't lose the trade. Part of the problem with the modern NHL and especially the Bruins is middle of the pack players hang around too long. Gryzlyk for example is 30 and has only been in one system. Zacha will benefit as well from a new team.

 

[JAD]

Noone is giving up a 1 C for this guy. Just don't lose the trade. Part of the problem with the modern NHL and especially the Bruins is middle of the pack players hang around too long. Gryzlyk for example is 30 and has only been in one system. Zacha will benefit as well from a new team.

I'm not arguing with you, but just for clarity sake I did say that he could be included as part of a package for a number one.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I'm not arguing with you, but just for clarity sake I did say that he could be included as part of a package for a number one.

Who else can u package him with for a #1C? Ullmark and Zacha won't get you one.

 

[duffy]

Noone is giving up a 1 C for this guy. Just don't lose the trade. Part of the problem with the modern NHL and especially the Bruins is middle of the pack players hang around too long. Gryzlyk for example is 30 and has only been in one system. Zacha will benefit as well from a new team.

there is a #1 center in Vancouver that needs a contract next season and all he costs is dollars! Zacha, Coyle, and Geekie although likeable are where awesome scoring chances to go die!

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

it means someone that shows some life. Zacha is about to set the record among for most playoff minutes by a forward without scoring their first goal.

Who cares what he does on the regular season if he falls flat on his face in the postseason?

Is this true?
Guys been pretty invisible aside from a few nice passes & lots of brutal turnovers.

 

[KWbruin]

Zacha is about to set the record among for most playoff minutes by a forward without scoring their first goal.

Is this true?
Guys been pretty invisible aside from a few nice passes & lots of brutal turnovers.

Not really. Amongst some very esteemed company though.
going to have to up his game to catch Winnik...

Player	Seasons	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI/GP
Daniel Winnik	2007 - 2018	63	0	4	4	-14	26	12:38
Jim McKenzie	1989 - 2004	51	0	0	0	-5	38	--
John McIntyre	1989 - 1995	44	0	6	6	-3	54	--
Derek Dorsett	2008 - 2018	43	0	2	2	-11	69	10:13
Igor Korolev	1992 - 2004	41	0	8	8	-12	6	--
Nick Fotiu	1976 - 1989	38	0	4	4	2	67	--
Blake Sloan	1998 - 2004	35	0	2	2	1	20	9:29
Danny Lewicki	1950 - 1959	28	0	4	4	0	8	--
Wayne Van Dorp	1986 - 1992	27	0	1	1	-2	42	--
Artem Chubarov	1999 - 2004	27	0	4	4	-5	4	15:59
Earl Balfour	1951 - 1961	26	0	3	3	-1	4	--
Todd Ewen	1986 - 1997	26	0	0	0	-1	87	--
Phil Sykes	1982 - 1992	26	0	3	3	-7	29	--
Ryan Carpenter	2015 - 2024	26	0	6	6	1	6	13:45
Steve Kelly	1996 - 2008	25	0	0	0	-1	8	--
Darin Kimble	1988 - 1995	23	0	0	0	-2	52	--
Mick Vukota	1987 - 1998	23	0	0	0	-4	73	--
Wally Weir	1976 - 1985	23	0	1	1	-10	96	--
Sandy McCarthy	1993 - 2004	23	0	2	2	-6	61	--
Joe Vitale	2010 - 2016	23	0	1	1	-3	22	8:54
Carter Rowney	2016 - 2022	23	0	3	3	3	4	11:52
Pavel Zacha	2015 - 2024	23	0	11	11	1	12	17:18

 

[UncleRico]

Is this true?
Guys been pretty invisible aside from a few nice passes & lots of brutal turnovers.

https://x.com/bostonsportsinf/status/1789113626755744182?s=46&t=sID_eP76x8JB9gOED03ngg

Ya he’s getting close lol

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Zacha is about to set the record among for most playoff minutes by a forward without scoring their first goal.



Not really. Amongst some very esteemed company though.
going to have to up his game to catch Winnik...

Player	Seasons	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI/GP
Daniel Winnik	2007 - 2018	63	0	4	4	-14	26	12:38
Jim McKenzie	1989 - 2004	51	0	0	0	-5	38	--
John McIntyre	1989 - 1995	44	0	6	6	-3	54	--
Derek Dorsett	2008 - 2018	43	0	2	2	-11	69	10:13
Igor Korolev	1992 - 2004	41	0	8	8	-12	6	--
Nick Fotiu	1976 - 1989	38	0	4	4	2	67	--
Blake Sloan	1998 - 2004	35	0	2	2	1	20	9:29
Danny Lewicki	1950 - 1959	28	0	4	4	0	8	--
Wayne Van Dorp	1986 - 1992	27	0	1	1	-2	42	--
Artem Chubarov	1999 - 2004	27	0	4	4	-5	4	15:59
Earl Balfour	1951 - 1961	26	0	3	3	-1	4	--
Todd Ewen	1986 - 1997	26	0	0	0	-1	87	--
Phil Sykes	1982 - 1992	26	0	3	3	-7	29	--
Ryan Carpenter	2015 - 2024	26	0	6	6	1	6	13:45
Steve Kelly	1996 - 2008	25	0	0	0	-1	8	--
Darin Kimble	1988 - 1995	23	0	0	0	-2	52	--
Mick Vukota	1987 - 1998	23	0	0	0	-4	73	--
Wally Weir	1976 - 1985	23	0	1	1	-10	96	--
Sandy McCarthy	1993 - 2004	23	0	2	2	-6	61	--
Joe Vitale	2010 - 2016	23	0	1	1	-3	22	8:54
Carter Rowney	2016 - 2022	23	0	3	3	3	4	11:52
Pavel Zacha	2015 - 2024	23	0	11	11	1	12	17:18

Well have to think he will own the record forever playing with a Rocket winner and 60 goal scorer...lol.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

He fits the Leafs criteria to a tee, skilled guy who produces in the regular season then disappears in the playoffs.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

He fits the Leafs criteria to a tee, skilled guy who produces in the regular season then disappears in the playoffs.

How do you not produce 1 goal playing with Krejci or Pastrnak over 18 games?

 

[EverettMike]

How do you not produce 1 goal playing with Krejci or Pastrnak over 18 games?

It's a combination of bad luck and being a gutless coward who doesn't care.

 

[Coach Parker]

He has been absolutely god awful. Would use his money on Bertuzzi or Domi for criikes sake.

I can only imagine what Domi would be doing right now instead of him on the top line.

 

[UncleRico]

It's a combination of bad luck and being a gutless coward who doesn't care.

That’s why Sweeney likes him so much. Reminds him of his own playing days

 

[Over the volcano]

No idea why they moved him to wing. He's always been better at C and that's where he got most of his minutes all year.

 

[Coach Parker]

No idea why they moved him to wing. He's always been better at C and that's where he got most of his minutes all year.

He was being spanked on the Faceoffs and coverage down low. They are trying to mitigate the damage he does by not showing up in the playoffs. Him on LW gives them a chance if he decides to score one day.