Bruins star will extend his hockey career in the Czech Republic. On Sunday, Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga announced that they have signed Bruins defenseman to a contract lasting until the 2028-29 season.
The talented player was selected 13th overall by the Bruins appeared in 76 games over four seasons with Boston. At 27 years old, he recorded one goal and 15 assists, averaging 15:38 of ice time per game. He was traded for defenseman Andrew Peeke just before the 2023-24 NHL trade deadline.
The blueliner signed a professional tryout agreement with the New Jersey Devils this offseason, seeking a fresh start in the NHL. However, Zboril didn’t make the team out of training camp, became a free agent, and hasn’t found another team since.
Once regarded as a top defensive prospect expected to be a key player for the Bruins, Zboril never solidified his place in the lineup. He is part of the 2015 draft class that has faced significant criticism, as Jake DeBrusk—who signed with the Vancouver Canucks this offseason—is the only first-round pick from that draft among the three the Bruins had to become a regular on the roster.
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