The Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins—two storied rivals, forever locked in a battle for supremacy—may be on the brink of a blockbuster trade that could send shockwaves through the NHL. In the latest twist, insider reports have surfaced suggesting that Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble is attracting serious attention from the Bruins, who are reportedly eager to bolster their lineup with young talent. But the story doesn’t end there.

Rumors are swirling that Kent Hughes, Montreal’s general manager, has initiated discussions with his Boston counterpart regarding a deal for the imposing 6-foot-3 centerman, Pavel Zacha. The intrigue deepens as multiple sources confirm Struble’s name has come up repeatedly in trade talks—a clear sign that the Bruins see something special in the young blueliner.

Yet, as exciting as the prospect of Struble joining Boston may be, insiders caution that he’s just one piece of a much larger puzzle. The potential deal appears to hinge on more than just Struble, hinting at a complex negotiation that could reshape both teams’ futures in unexpected ways.

What exactly will it take for this high-stakes trade to become reality? And how could the ripple effects impact the Canadiens and Bruins for years to come? The answers may surprise you.

Mar 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble (47) tracks the play against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Journalist Jimmy Murphy published a very interesting article in the last few hours regarding the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins.

We mentioned it to you very recently, but he specifically confirms that Kent Hughes contacted the Bruins’ GM about a trade involving the 6-foot-3 centerman, Pavel Zacha.

But that’s not all.

In his article, there are also two very interesting passages about defenseman Jayden Struble.

The Boston Bruins like Jayden Struble “a lot”: he would be involved in a trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Bruins

Indeed, if the Habs were to come to an agreement with the Bruins for a trade, everything indicates that Struble would indeed be involved.

Here are the two passages in question.

“It should be noted that RG has already heard Struble’s name linked to the Boston Bruins.” – Jimmy Murphy

All the details are in his full article, but Murphy also reports the comments of a second solid NHL source, who confirms that he “knows the Bruins like Struble a lot, but that it would take more than just Struble in order to trade for Zacha.”

This source therefore also confirms that Jayden Struble would be involved in the trade with Boston (as a starting point), but that other pieces would need to be added on Kent Hughes’ side.

This will be a fascinating case to follow!