What Zdeno Chara meant to Boston: The stories behind Brui...

What’s Happening

Alright so Zdeno Chara put the city of Boston on his back for years.

His leadership resulted in Stanley Cup glory, and he earned the respect of teammates and opponents alike. That’s why the Bruins are retiring No. (it feels like chaos)

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The Details

33 retirement Story by The Boston Bruins retire the number of franchise legend Zdeno Chara on Jan. (NESN Images) Dan Yanofsky Thu, at 6:18 PM UTC · 3 min read Zdeno Chara put the city of Boston on his back for years.

Thats why the Bruins are retiring No. Zdeno brought a special brand of leadership to the Boston Bruins empowering his teammates every day.

Why This Matters

Over his 14 years as a captain, Zdeno helped define Boston Bruins hockey with his drive for on-ice excellence and sportsmanship, along with his off-ice commitment to serve the greater Boston community. Heres a breakdown of Charas career in Boston, from top moments to what he meant to the team. Zdeno Charas impact on the Bruins As soon as he joined the Bruins, Chara was the undisputed leader of the team.

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Key Takeaways

• The second-longest tenured captain in Bruins history behind Ray Bourque, Chara led the Bruins to the postseason 11 times.
• He racked up 481 points (148 goals, 333 assists) in 1,023 games in Boston, landing on the Bruins top-10 list for games played.
• Current and former Bruins players have praised Chara for setting an example and always putting the success of the team above individual accolades.
• He helped me grow so much, on both sides fr, just to play a responsible game, Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy dropped .

The Bottom Line

And in a way, its how you lead. As Patrice Bergeron noted, Chara always played with so much passion and energy, forcing his teammates to bring the same level of focus and intensity to practices and games.

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