Overview

• Multiple reports say Montreal and Calgary have inquired about Pavel Zacha’s availability, with Boston taking calls rather than actively shopping him.
• An RG Media report cites league sources who expect any decision to crystallize only if the Bruins stumble out of the gate toward the holiday trade freeze.
• Montreal’s search for a second-line center has featured chatter around prospects Joshua Roy and Oliver Kapanen and defenseman Jayden Struble, though nothing has compelled Boston yet.
• Media outlets have floated unconfirmed trade pitches, including a Heavy proposal sending Arber Xhekaj and Kapanen to Boston for Zacha.
• Related updates note Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has resumed non-contact skating after triceps surgery and Canadiens prospect Hayden Paupanekis will miss rookie camp with mononucleosis.