Memorable 'Big Zee' Moments with the Boston Bruins

Take a look back at some highlight-reel moments from "Big Zee" Zdeno Chara during his Stanley Cup winning stint with the Boston Bruins
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[@Carsonrelyea9]

I can’t imagine him in a uniform other than bruins

[@frozen-curmudgeon]

Not even the Senators or Isles?

[@ericr9102]

Tom Brady and Mookie fit in in their New Jersey’s

[@captiankirkgames4385]

He was on other teams before

[@jguertin6972]

😭

[@bradensalmon2261]

I totally agree he has been with the bs for so long it will be weird

[@benjaminstang1780]

Thank you Zdeno for all the years and all the memories, you represented Boston well and you represented Slovakia well. You will forever be a Bruins legend.

[@redrum3219]

Bye bye Bodyguard Chara, the Rat is crying lol

[@redrum3219]

@@Killerbeast-hx5qp Lol and cry by hisself lol

[@davidgoaternak8683]

What a player the perfect bruin wish it didn’t end like this thank you big Z you represented Boston so well

[@lilgi11ies72]

Being a hockey fan it hurts to see chara on caps

[@poopypantsmcfartbutt]

it really does

[@aegion4273]

Yup

[@poopypantsmcfartbutt]

@@Rezisorss its not like chara is winning the norris this year

[@redrum3219]

Truthfully Chara is an old head, not much left in the tank, I assume he'll keep playing his role as a bodyguard lol

[@dragonmaster8643]

It’s fine

[@hockeyfantastic4727]

I can’t image ovi and chara on a line

[@dinboo]

Both have booming shots

[@gordobeck1845]

The other teams: ummm. Go cover ovi 3 seconds later big zee with a goal Ok cover chara Ovi scores Ok cover both Kuznetsov scores The other team: WTF WHYYYYYYYY :(

[@rolandkennedy80]

Ummmm they'll never play on a "line"

[@systhem1381]

@@gordobeck1845 You are talking about the 2011-2014 Chara right? The one playing for the bruins last year is an empty shell of his former self. Slow, no offence atall, the D is there like 20%, he is still awsome on the PK, but that is it.

[@hannahstevenson27]

Neither can we at Capitals....

[@rhettribeiro8155]

I love the bruins it’s really hearts seeing him go I hope he has a good time with the caps we love big z

[@TennesseeBlues4642]

One of the BEST captains in LEAGUE HISTORY! Thank you for 14 amazing years!

[@redrum3219]

Bye bye bodyguard Chara, the Rat is crying lol

[@Mirik123]

Zdeno, I wish you all the best in D.C. Greetings from Slovakia✌🇸🇰

[@sportzupdates5524]

As a true bruins fan, this almost made me cry. I’m not usually emotional, but I can’t imagine Boston without big Zee. He’s been so good to us.🥺

[@IvarVeshler]

Yeah,man,pretty much sucks,but let him take some time off.He’s forever Big bad Bruin. Black and Gold until I’m dead and cold

[@JayLee_19]

Krug signing with the team who beat us.. Now Chara leaving.. I can't explain the heartbreak 😢

[@robertofabbri1037]

Boston era is ended

[@bhobo09]

@Emmeline Monchik I will miss Big Zee much more! Krug can be replaced..Chara can't :(

[@jayden2669]

Going to be hell weird seeing him as a capital

[@loozy828]

He is going to be on the capitals

[@itsurboidonnie]

2020 is a weird year. we’ll see what happens in 2021.

[@andrewbanocy2592]

@@loozy828 yes that’s what he said

[@loozy828]

My mom in the car said he’s going to the capitals

[@redrum3219]

Bruins are overrated and now they finally lose their body guard lol

[@OshieTheCorgi]

As a caps fan I’m happy but feel bad for you bruins

[@26Kevy]

Same

[@sportzupdates5524]

Caps suck. You stole the best captain in history.

[@redrum3219]

I feel bad for the Bruins too, knocked out the playoffs year after year and their fanbase is pathetic lol

[@noahkalllianiotis7305]

@@redrum3219 thanks for the compliment lol

[@redrum3219]

@@noahkalllianiotis7305 Haha I'm just saying Bruins are trash

[@GJ71642]

I remember I got into the Bruins I’m 2011 when I was a kid. It was the first time I even heard of them. The image of big Z lifting the Stanley Cup is forever engraved in my mind. I’m gonna miss him being on the B’s. But he’ll be remembered as one of the defensive greats from the Bruins.

[@songcentral6548]

You’ll be missed zee❤️

[@norahgrover6388]

Once a Bruin, ALWAYS a Bruin♥️ Zdeno Chara will always be in out hearts. It’s gonna hurt like hell seeing him as a Caps player💔💔 We love you Big Z♥️🏒 You’ll always have a home here in Boston♥️♥️🏒🏒 Edit- 3:07 “6’9 AND HE’S A BALLERINA!!!!” One of my top favorite Zdeno Chara moments in NHL history♥️♥️🏒

[@sportzupdates5524]

I’ve always hated the caps. I hate them even more now. Im a HUGE bruins fan, and Chara is the best captain I’ve ever seen. They stole the greatest captain from us. It’s going to break my heart seeing him in a caps jersey. I really hope he’ll sign a 1-day contract with us to retire as a bruin.

[@redrum3219]

Not in my heart, I hope he gets his jaw broken again, 😁😁😁😁

[@norahgrover6388]

@@redrum3219 Seriously? Like Blaze said- Bruins fan or not, Zdeno Chara is the literal GOAT of ice hockey. Imagine putting someone down because you don’t like the same hockey players that they do- it’s 2021, we don’t need that toxicity.

[@AtlanticCoastJoey]

It’s gonna be confirmed soon but... Chara will be getting a banner inside TD Garden

[@antho364qc4]

he better be

[@sportzupdates5524]

He better. I hope when he retires, he’ll sing a 1-day contract with Boston to retire as a Bruin.

[@marselvitti]

@@sportzupdates5524 This aint no flight reacts

[@soulessshadow5356]

@@sportzupdates5524 I could absolutely see Big Z signing a one day contract with Boston to retire as a Bruin. After everything he's done to help that organization as much as possible, he damn sure deserves to retire a Bruin. Even for hockey fans who hate Boston, I mean you just gotta respect what Big Z has done to help that team. He deserves his banner and his rightful place to retire a Boston Bruin. If they don't give him that..honestly I'll hate the bruins more than ever for doing Big Z dirty.

[@sportzupdates5524]

@@soulessshadow5356 If he didn’t retire as a Bruin, it most likely wouldn’t be the organizations fault, it would be his. He absolutely deserves his #33 hanging among the rafters with Orr, Schmidt, etc. It would be terrible if he didn’t retire as a Bruin, nor get his banner with other legends. He 100% deserves it. If he doesn’t, It’d be an outrage. He is the best captain, and always stands up for his teammates. He’s also a likable guy with a great personality. I love him.

[@danielpikulik5911]

Big Z and Boston Bruins will be connected forever...I am proud of Zdeno, man from my country, he is a man, that everyoune want to be friend with...

[@ISawABear]

Having stood next to the man while he was sitting i can confirm he is infact very tall

[@matomatala]

Thank you Big Z!

[@mrecto5187]

I’m gonna miss the big guy. Such a great defense and captain. Truly one of the great in the organization. Thank you Zee for all the memories and wish you the best!

[@BigBearsie9998]

Model Bruin. Thanks for all the amazing years in Boston Zdeno!

[@DanKozun]

I’m gonna miss this beauty

[@stevepierce9329]

Zee, I'm a big fan and I enjoyed watching you and the Bruins. We will miss you! Best wishes with the next stage of your career. I hope you go into the HOF as a Bruin.

[@adamboban7358]

I still dont believe he have only 1 Stanley cup. He deserve minimum 3 Stanley cups with Boston Bruins.

[@luke4158]

Fantastic player and fantastic captain from SLOVAKIA!😍🤩🇸🇰

[@jguertin6972]

I’m literally crying😭

[@philindien]

Forever a Bruin! Thanks for everything Big Z!!!

[@robertmccallum7417]

Big zee is and will always be Boston royalty,he will be greatly missed

[@micah2767]

Thank you for everything Z. Once a Bruin, always a Bruin.

[@oliverroycroft1082]

I was at the game when He scored the hat trick.

[@jeremymuther8656]

We will miss you in Boston thank you for everything 🖤💛🖤💛

[@Bammonb]

Thank You Zdeno Chara, you are a fantastic player and I wish you the best!

[@antho364qc4]

one of the best 6"5+ defensemen to play the game

[@dylandobson2686]

Seriously even as a blues fan chara is someone I can’t imagine in a jersey that’s not the bruins. In the scf chara was a warrior playing with that broken jaw where he couldn’t even speak. Have mad respect for chara

[@caledickson]

even tho i’m not a fan of the bruins this gave me the chills

[@antho364qc4]

great memories, a great guy

[@blainekovacs1882]

What a legend once a Bruin always a Bruin

[@eloimireault8401]

I love the sport more that the team, even as a Montreal Canadien's fan, I enjoyed watching Chara play, he definitely was a great player

[@evahanson7681]

Here because big man retired today! Always and forever a Bruin! Thank you Zdeno! 🖤💛

[@Wprice2013]

Although us who are from Boston love to criticize him, he was the embodiment of the bruins. He bled black and gold for us and carried himself like a gentleman while remaining one of the best defenseman over the last 10-15 years. Always a Bruin. Nothing but respect.

[@dejw2059]

Big Z ❤️🔥

[@RockyMtnAdam]

I'm a Flyers fan and hate the Bruins, but thank you Chara for everything you've done in Boston and in your career. A total legend!

[@loozy828]

I’m a huge bruins fan

[@aegion4273]

Hope he has a good time with the caps. It’s hard to see him go.

[@smiggenluva]

What a beauty :,( sad to see him go

[@mikesmith5559]

Man... that goal against Florida was a thing of beauty.

[@MoonNationonYT]

THANK YOU CHARA FOR BRINGING THE STANLEY CUP TO BOSTON, THANK YOU

[@PlayerOne306]

Zdeno Chara was and still is my favorite number one defenseman second was P.K subban and 3rd guy was Evander Kane.

[@martavismiles776]

This is like something outta story book can't wait to see what he going too bring with the caps

[@TheSpikestr]

I can’t imagine him in a uniform other than bruins BUT IM GOING TO HAVE TO GET USED TO SEEING CHARA IN A CAPITALS JERSEY

[@randellrobillard8581]

Once he was a Ottawa senator...

[@eliov6425]

Well Big Z it was you and marc savard who turned this franchise around after the big joe thornton trade, and it finally paid off in 2011 , thanks for all your hard work and just being a great person in general.. Gonna miss you big Z a real captain !!!

[@erikjakob9954]

As a caps fan I'm glad to see that our roster is pretty stacked but it still hurts to see the end of an era

[@bhobo09]

No matter what team Big Zee is on i will always respect him! He was one of the best Boston Bruins ever! Still can't get used to seeing him in another uniform :( A truly classy guy !A true Legend!

[@Budtuhrdhj]

It’s like seeing him in a islanders jersey. Farewell big stud even as a canucks fan I appreciate you.

[@milangrewal5777]

I miss hockey

[@bradensalmon2261]

All bruins fan crying inside while watching this😢

[@redrum3219]

Yup Brad the Rat , his bodyguard is gone lol

[@datjew62]

@@redrum3219 low IQ response but ok

[@koen1971]

That's sad to see him leave the bruins my dad played with him in Junior and we would go to every one of the bruins game so now I'm guessing going to the caps games

[@camhockey10]

Zdeno chara just retired today as a bruin. What amazing career!

[@ProspectPrimeAB]

Agreed

[@k45207]

I was missing the big guy. 😢

[@buffalowildwings2246]

Chara A Capital , This Gonna Be Weird Watching Him In A Red And Blue Jersey Or Sweater But 2020 Is Full Of All Kinds Of Surprises , Hopefully He Does Good There

[@scottyokeefe9448]

You will be missed big Z

[@mufasaIRL]

gonna miss the big man

[@adamb534]

Zdeno drž sa!❤

[@jeyDsixx18]

Reading these comments, as a bruins fan, I’m impressed with everyone’s decorum and appreciate the fact that not every comment section on KZbin is a dumpster fire!

[@Hazybrews]

Zdeno Chara, forever a Bruin.

[@ricisvk390]

He is from SLOVAKIA im proud

[@averagecontent7641]

The greatest Boston bruins team 1st captain evaaa thanks big Z

[@civilizedpro9356]

Nice

[@charliemurphy91]

As a Bruins fan I was so sad seeing big Z leave

[@chrislaverick6413]

By far my fav chara moment is his 360 goal and the commentator screams 6’9 and hes a ballerina!

[@nickbeane5349]

Pain

[@TheBraylen78]

Although I’m all for the heated rivalry between the Habs and the Bruins. Being a die hard fan of the Habs, it sort of stings knowing that Big Z isn’t gonna be part of that rivalry anymore. It’ll sure make things easier for the Habs to have that absolute beast of a man not there to compete against them, but he was the embodiment of that franchise. I hope he continues to find success with the Caps! Great player.

[@TheSpikestr]

As a leafs fan I’m happy now that the leafs dont have to play against chara if he was still on the bruins and the leafs actually played against the bruins this upcoming season

[@jakedoe275]

He was good for Boston

[@Yan317]

Its a great player and he go at capitals

[@dreamsans62]

Crazy, I was pissed when he left :(

[@jctoug2275]

im sad to see him go.... I'm a habs fan.

[@Jus3712]

Ima miss him being on the bruins

[@hannahstevenson27]

I don’t know how I feel about this still. Hopefully he’s got more than one year in him. Maybe he can come to us for a year then maybe we can ship him back to Boston. He deserves to be at home when he retires. Not in Washington. And we know you’d take him back in a damn second ❤️ If he retires as a Capital, I’m gonna be mad tbh.

[@planetfoot10]

wow chara

[@rolandkennedy80]

Can't wait to see how brave McAvoy is without Z to protect him

[@MrRevtone]

This is the saddest story of NHL so far.

[@ghost-mf8pc]

Now they have ovi and chara on the power play

[@randomaccount2.051]

People are acting like it’s a big deal, he’s barely an NHL still, good healthy scratch

[@Lorihian]

They should add his Norris Trophy receiving there also.

[@bradbengel917]

I always liked big Z. He is a classy player and accepts loses like a true pro. But he is a true winner at heart and I hate that he will be a Capital.

[@mikygunne1407]

Zdenko !!!! 🇸🇰🇸🇰🇸🇰🇸🇰

[@cookiekriss]

It hurts...I’ve never imagined watching Zee in uniform other then Bruins...but I’ll support him whatever it takes...it’s always gonna be my CAPTAIN, the big man, my hero, but it’s time to move on 🏒

[@brodynevraumont]

As a canucks fan i feel bad for chara breaking his jaw and losing the stanley cup TWICE this past 10 years but he needed to go to another team hes prob gonna retire next season folks

[@randellrobillard8581]

Wdym? Chara won the Stanley cup against Vancouver Canucks in 2011.

[@rafemanrafeman6705]

Forever a bruin

[@scootscootriot1020]

Next stop for #33 for the Bruins. The rafters of the Garden.

[@j0kerprod]

😢

[@theminifoo2856]

Chara comeback

[@tylerwharper]

He this one of my fav players I used to talk about him all the time and how big he is He better retire as a legend in the hockey Hall of Fame and the Bruins should retire his number after he is retired

[@soulessshadow5356]

As much as this Stars fan HATES the "Spoked B's" I respect the hell out of Chara. It's certainly gonna be weird to see both him and Hank in Capitals jersey's, even tho Hank won't be playing this upcoming season due to heart surgery.

[@trisgilmour]

Welcome to DC Big Z!

[@skyguy1230]

It’s gonna be weird not seeing him in Boston anymore but I’m kinda glad, now I can root for him without rooting for the Bruins 🙂

[@kanegarvey3188]

From Captain to Capital. 😢

[@JoeyandFranci]

💔

[@BrodyYYC]

I used to work with a girl who's family billeted him in Prince George. She said he was the nicest guy ever.