BRUINS BRING IN PAVEL ZACHA
The Boston Bruins acquired forward Pavel Zacha from the New Jersey Devils for forward Erik Haula.
What does it give the Boston Bruins
The Bruins land a Czech forward in Zacha who will probably play with countryman David Pastrnak. Zacha can play both wing and center, so he also gives them options. Could fellow Czech David Krejci also return?
What does it give the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey created cap space because Zacha is a restricted free agent who will likely command more than Haula's $2.375 million cap hit. The Devils are reportedly in on the Johnny Gaudreau sweepstakes.
Fantasy impact
Zacha's fantasy stock could rise if he sees quality ice time alongside Pastrnak. Haula's stock will probably fall dramatically going from No. 2 center in Boston to a bottom-six forward role in New Jersey.
