Pavel Zacha is a talented Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing as a center and left wing for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. Born on April 6, 1997, in Brno, Czech Republic, Zacha has been a prominent figure in hockey since his early years. He began his professional career in the Czech Extraliga with HC Bílí Tygři Liberec before moving to North America to play for the Sarnia Sting in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he earned recognition as a top penalty-killer.
Selected sixth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2015 NHL Draft, Zacha made his NHL debut in 2016 and spent several seasons with the Devils. In 2022, he was traded to the Bruins, where he quickly became a key contributor, playing 82 games for the Bruins and all seven playoff games in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Pavel Zacha's contract breakdown
Pavel Zacha signed a four-year, $19,000,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, which includes a $2,000,000 signing bonus, $19,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,750,000. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2027.
Below is a breakdown of his contract as per Spotrac:
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash (Base Salary + Bonus) | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2023-24 | 26 | $4,750,000 | 5.69% | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | $4,750,000 | 5.40% | $4,750,000 | $5,750,000 ($3,750,000 + $1,000,000) | $10,500,000 |
| 2025-26 | 28 | $4,750,000 | 5.40% | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $15,250,000 |
| 2026-27 | 29 | $4,750,000 | 5.40% | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | $19,000,000 |
Pavel Zacha salary
In the 2024-25 season, his earnings will be $4,750,000, consisting of a $3,750,000 base salary and a $1,000,000 signing bonus. For the 2025-26 season, Zacha's salary is set at $4,750,000, and in the final year of the contract (2026-27), he will earn $3,750,000. His average annual salary is $4,750,000 as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Pavel Zacha’s contract?
Pavel Zacha's current contract with the Boston Bruins includes specific trade protection clauses. During the 2023-2024 season, he has a 10-team no-trade list. In the 2025-2026 season, the list is reduced to eight teams as per Spotrac.
How much of Pavel Zacha’s contract is guaranteed?
Pavel Zacha's current contract with the Boston Bruins is fully guaranteed, meaning the entire value of $19,000,000 is guaranteed. This includes his base salaries and signing bonuses throughout the four-year term of the contract as per Spotrac.
Pavel Zacha's career earnings
Pavel Zacha has earned $23,533,952 over eight NHL seasons through 2024. This includes his time with the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins. His earnings include both base salaries and bonuses. By the end of his current contract in 2026, his career earnings are projected to reach $32,033,952 as per Spotrac.
Pavel Zacha's contract history
Pavel Zacha has signed four contracts during his NHL career. Here is a breakdown of his contract history as per Spotrac:
| Contract Number | Team | Type | Duration | Total Value | Signing Bonus | Average Annual Salary (AAV) | Free Agent Year |
| 1 | New Jersey Devils | Rookie | 3 years | $2,775,000 | $277,500 | $925,000 | 2019 (RFA) |
| 2 | New Jersey Devils | Standard | 3 years | $6,750,000 | N/A | $2,250,000 | 2022 (RFA) |
| 3 | Boston Bruins | Extension | 1 year | $3,500,000 | N/A | $3,500,000 | 2023 (RFA) |
| 4 (Current) | Boston Bruins | Extension | 4 years | $19,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,750,000 | 2027 (UFA) |
FAQs on Pavel Zacha contract
A. In the 2024-25 season, his earnings will be $4,750,000, consisting of a $3,750,000 base salary and a $1,000,000 signing bonus.
A. Pavel Zacha was selected sixth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2015 NHL Draft.
A. The Bruins got Pavel Zacha from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Erik Haula.
