A completed trade between the Bruins and Devils changes everything and it's huge
On This Day, the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils completed a trade, which would be 1-for-1.
Erik Haula was sent to the New Jersey Devils, after one season with the Bruins in 2021-2022. He scored 44 points in 78 games, with the Bruins, and would fill the gap left by the absence of David Krejci.
On this day in 2022: New Jersey traded Pavel Zacha to Boston for Erik Haula. #NJDevils #NHLBruins #NHL With the success of the 2021-2022 season for Haula, the Bruins would later acquire Pavel Zacha in trade for the Finnish center.
The Bruins would sign the 25-year RFA at the time to an extension, which would pay off.
Zacha has played 154 games for the Bruins since his acquisition, posting 116 points( 42 G, 74 A), and has been a versatile winger for the organization. He's also been a key piece for the team in times of struggle and during the playoffs.
While Haula has played 156 games with the New Jersey Devils, like Zacha capable of being moved up and down the lineup. Haula has been less of a factor scoring 76 points( 30 G, 46 A) with the team.
| POLL |
Who won the trade? |
| New Jersey | 26 | 22.2 % |
| Boston | 91 | 77.8 % |
| List of polls |
|
6 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Bruins Newest Head Coach Joe Sacco Shares Heartwarming Moment With Brad Marchand After His First Victory |
|
8 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Ex-NHL Enforcer Made A Bold Statement Regarding Two People Who Should Have Been Fired Over Montgomery |
|
9 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Shocking Reports Confirm That Jim Montgomery Wanted Out Of Boston Following Bruins Troubling Start |
|
11 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Brad Marchand Unexpectedly Surfaces As A Top Trade Candidate For The Bruins After Montgomery's Firing |
|
13 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Defeseman During Bruins-Utah Game Set To Face Suspension After Breaking An NHL Rule |
|
14 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Bruins Head Coach Joe Sacco Sends A Clear Message To Jeremy Swayman Following First Game |
|
15 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Announce A Surprising Two-Player Transaction Ahead Of Road Trip |
|
17 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Boston Bruins fans make a bold statement to the organization as they end 15-year streak |
Previously on Bruins Insider
