Chris Olave reacts to Saints trading teammate Rashid Shaheed
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave shared his reaction via social media on Tuesday to his team trading away fellow wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.
The Saints sent Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks for a 4th and 5th-round pick in the 2026 draft. There had been rumors that the Saints were open to trading Shaheed, so it’s not too surprising to see him traded. Olave will miss his teammate, as he indicated on X.
He shared an emoji of a confused face on X.
— Chris Olave (@chrisolave_) November 4, 2025
Then he told Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, “You got a great one bro,” regarding Seattle’s addition of Shaheed.
You got a great one bro https://t.co/AYu29E3WJh
— Chris Olave (@chrisolave_) November 4, 2025
Shaheed had 44 catches for 499 yards and 2 touchdowns in 9 games with the Saints this season. His career-high marks came in 2023 when he had 46 catches for 719 yards and 5 touchdowns. He could very well surpass all those marks in 2025, though it would be with two different teams. He’s also going from a 1-8 team to a 6-2 team, which doesn’t hurt.
Canadiens Reportedly ‘Adore’ Bruins Forward Amid Trade Rumors
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is reportedly keeping a close eye on Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha — a player he knows well from his days as an agent. According to TVA Sports’ Nicolas Clouthier (h/t The Hockey Writers), Hughes “adores” Zacha, whom he previously represented while at Quartexx Management.
Sources indicate that Zacha would not rule out a trade to Montreal, a team in search of an experienced second-line center. Conversations between the two organizations reportedly took place over the summer, with follow-up talks expected later in the season should the Bruins explore moving in a deadline deal.
Everyone knows that trades between Boston and Montreal are rare, but Clouthier wonders if Hughes is the kind of GM to buck the trend of the two teams not doing business.
Zacha, 28, is seen as a valuable part of Boston’s core. The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported that the Bruins view Zacha as a “long-term fit” and could look to extend him rather than move him. Still, Montreal’s persistent need at center and Hughes’ familiarity with the player make this a situation worth monitoring as the season progresses.
Nick Kypreos added in his column on Tuesday, “There is a tremendous shortage of top-six centers available this season and next. He’s off to a good start, which has caught the eye of many, including Vancouver and Montreal. With one more year after this remaining on Zacha’s deal, the Bruins have time to watch him closely before committing on re-signing him or trading him for assets.”
Pavel Zacha on trade rumors: "I just have to keep playing"
Despite the speculation, Zacha is taking the rumors in stride.
Speaking to WEEI.com, he said, “If the team’s performing well, you don’t expect that many guys being traded. When you don’t have a great season, you kind of look at who could be traded.” He added, “There’s always going to be somebody who’s going to say stuff. You just have to ignore it and do the best you can.”
Zacha did say he’s not looking to leave.
“I’m so excited to be a part of the Bruins organization, and I haven’t heard anything from anybody there. So, I just think, you know, rumors are always going to be there, and I just have to keep playing and doing my thing here.”
