Pavel Zacha: Bruins love Jayden Struble “very much

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Crédit: COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 27: Jayden Struble #47 of the Montreal Canadiens in action during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on November 27, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Earlier this morning, our colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois wrote about Pavel Zacha. The Canadiens called the Bruins to talk about the 6’3″ big man… and we know that in Montreal, he would solve a major problem, namely that of the second center.Zacha, after all, is a player who can produce offensively and who can also be reliable in the face-off circle. And when you look at his body of work, you realize that he’s an intriguing target for the Habs . It’s clear, however, that the Habs aren’t the only ones to have turned their noses up at him, as the Flames and Canucks are also looking for a player like him. But… If a deal can be made between Kent Hughes and Don Sweeney, there’s one name in particular the Canadiens should keep an eye on, according to Marco D’Amico. In fact… D’Amico, on the recent episode of the Shaun Starr show, says the Bruins really like Jayden Struble. And given that the Bruins could be looking to improve their defense… on paper, the idea makes sense.[content-ads] The Bruins won’t trade Pavel Zacha just for Jayden Struble. But the Canadiens also have other resources to fuel a trade like this. The Habs have picks, prospects… and there are also guys in the current lineup (Kirby Dach, who’s also a center…) who could potentially interest the Boston outfit. In any case, Struble isn’t untouchable. Especially if Adam Engström has a big camp and is able to make a place for himself in Martin St-Louis’ lineup…

What’s interesting about Zacha, too, is the fact that he’s still under contract for two more seasons. And his salary ($4.75M per year) isn’t bad either. The Canadiens would have room to fit him on the team’s books with the Carey Price deal, and at the same time, it would allow the Montreal organization to take its time with a guy like Michael Hage.Oh, and it would also give Martin St-Louis a quality player to play with Ivan Demidov on the 2nd line.The idea is a good one. The Canadiens have the assets to get Zacha out of Boston – even if the Habs and Bruins don’t dance together very often – and it would solve a certain problem in Montreal too. I’d like to see such a deal go through. You? [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Interestingly,

– Should we be surprised?

– Big W from the Blue Jays.