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Bruins sign forward Pavel Zacha to new four-year extension

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff

Boston Bruins v New Jersey Devils NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 28: Pavel Zacha #18 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images)

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins announced Saturday that they have signed forward Pavel Zahca to a new year four-year contract extension.

Minutes after the Bruins’ 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Bruins announced that they signed the Czech skater to a new deal that will pay him an average of $4.75 million over the next four years.

Zacha, originally the sixth pick in the 2015 overall draft, arrived in Boston this offseason in exchange for Erik Haula. While Zacha has had a hard time putting the puck in the net this season, he’s been able to use his 6′3″, 210-pound frame to help keep many plays on the glass and in the corners alive. Although he’s only scored five goals, Zacha’s 20 assists quintuples his total points total.

The Bruins still have several free-agent decisions looming this summer. None more important than star forward David Pastrnak.

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