Hold on to your Spoked-B caps, Bruins fans—this could be the shakeup we’ve all been waiting for.
According to multiple sources close to the situation, the Boston Bruins are seriously exploring a blockbuster trade that would send shockwaves through the NHL. After a disappointing 2024–25 season that saw the B’s miss the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, Boston’s front office appears ready to swing for the fences—and fix their most glaring offseason need in one stunning move.
The Target: Trevor Zegras
Yes, you read that right. The Bruins are reportedly deep in trade talks to acquire Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras, a player long rumored to be on the outs in California due to clashes with Ducks management and an ever-cloudier role in their rebuild.
The 24-year-old Zegras would immediately inject youth, creativity, and desperately needed scoring punch into a Bruins lineup that looked painfully stale down the stretch. And let’s not forget: with Patrice Bergeron retired and David Krejčí gone, Boston has yet to replace its top-line center from the franchise’s golden years.
A deal of this magnitude could cost the Bruins heavily—Jake DeBrusk (pending UFA), top prospect Fabian Lysell, and a 2025 first-round pick are all believed to be on the table. But for GM Don Sweeney, who is feeling the heat from a restless fanbase and a disgruntled ownership group, the risk may be worth the reward.
> “We know we need to be aggressive this summer,” a team source told BruinsBlog. “This team can’t stand pat—not after the way things ended.”
Why Zegras Fits the Bill
Zegras is a dynamic playmaker, the kind of center the Bruins haven’t had since their Cup Final runs. He’s flashy, confident, and exactly the type of talent that could rejuvenate an aging forward core led by Brad Marchand—who, at 37, may only have one or two seasons left at a top-tier level.
Pairing Zegras with snipers like David Pastrňák or Pavel Zacha could reignite Boston’s offense and bring back some of the firepower that vanished during their late-season collapse. He’s also signed for two more seasons at a manageable $5.75 million AAV, giving the Bruins both talent and cost control in one package.
A Franchise-Altering Move?
If this deal happens, it could mark the beginning of a new era for the Black and Gold. With Marchand likely nearing the end and no clear top-line center in sight, Zegras could become the new face of the franchise—and a cornerstone for Boston’s next great core.
Still, not all fans are on board. Some worry that trading key assets for a player whose defensive game and locker-room fit have been questioned might backfire.
But one thing is clear: this isn’t your typical Bruins offseason. The front office knows time is running out, and the pressure to win—now—has never been higher.