The Career of Zdeno Chara

He played over 20 years in the NHL. He will be in the hall of fame soon.
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[@hypn0298]

Chara is the second-last player from the 1990s in any of the major North American professional sports leagues. Joe Thornton is now the last 90s player, and the last NHL player to have played an NHL game against Wayne Gretzky!

[@jurajkaplan5523]

Chara was on the ice, when Gretzky scored his last goal.

[@emmittmatthews8636]

@@matthewdaley746 Lol. 🤷‍♂️ you're a joke

[@SverigeiSverige]

Jaromir Jagr

[@emmittmatthews8636]

Is Thornton even going to sign anywhere? He's gotta be done I think, but I'll bet he'll hang on hoping a playoff team will pick him up late season or something. Meanwhile...Jagr is still going to be playing in the Czech Republic this year while turning 51, and having come into the NHL in 1990. He's just barely playing though.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

@@matthewdaley746 It's not the NHL; it's the teams. I don't believe there should be an age limit, because some players can still play even at an older age. If a team wants to gamble on an older player, I'd say let them do it.

[@johnstriebel8259]

Good thing he didn't have another season, almost ran out of whiteboard!

[@inconnu4961]

LOL no kidding! Maybe he keeps playing with Jaromir, wherever Jaromir plays?

[@Dougthickadome]

The unfortunate thing about Chara is that his Norris caliber play was mostly during the reign of Lidstrom

[@ajtuckvr]

Watching Z play in 2019 SCF with that broken jaw is a memory I’ll never forget.

[@myblasterproductions]

Same

[@BondandBourne]

And he got such a rousing ovation!

[@whoshotashleybabbitt4924]

HoF first ballot. Dude was DOMINANT for a long time.

[@taylorhewitt7025]

I remember going in to the Sens locker room in the early 00’s and seeing Chara’s equipment. As a kid I was blown away by the size of his skates and stick. He was a larger than life player with an unbelievable fitness regime and leadership prowess. Congrats on a hell of a career. There will only be one “Zdeno Chara”

[@crosby939]

Wrong ill name my kid zdeno chara

[@ryanlafrance9395]

January 1st 2010; I was selected to drop the Ceremonial Puck for Bobby Clarke and Bobby Orr at the 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston. It was an amazing day and experience to say the least. As I walked down the red carpet to center ice I looked to my right and say Chris Pronger of the Flyers, super huge and impressive, but then I looked over to my left. WOW; Chara was gigantic! He is 6-9 without skates, he is over 7 ft tall with them on! What a day that I will never ever forget

[@J_Aaron_L]

That's awesome! What an incredible experience to have had. I'm happy you're here on Shannon's channel to share that with us. Thank you, for everything.

[@ryanlafrance9395]

@@J_Aaron_L thanks man, much appreciated. Shannon's channel helped keep me sane during the Pandemic. And helped me re-new my love of Hockey

[@whoshotashleybabbitt4924]

One man, 4 Hall of Famers. That’s a hell of a story. Very cool.

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

Definitely one of my favorite defensemen all-time. What a legend and it’ll be criminal if he’s not in the Hall of Fame.

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

@@matthewdaley746 I could see some voters being turned off by stupid one-offs like the Pacioretty hit, unfortunately. For sure he's in, but we'll see what happens.

[@NelsonA_]

@@Dutchovenderlinde it's not the hockey hall of great guys dude no one voting for that cares about one specifically dirty hit

[@jozefberes250]

Legend....fun fact.....Chara is 1. In games as a defensmen but not as forward however when you take Charas huge ice time in games during his carrier. He is probably guy who spent the most on the ice in NHL history.

[@Peksisarvinen]

Had to check, he was 3rd on the official list, but they've only been keeping tabs on that since 2005-2006 apparently, and the players that were ahead of him were Duncan Keith and Ryan Suter (not counting goalies). So as a guy who was playing well before that, unlike Suter and Keith, he would definitely top the official list. Although from the top of my head I would guess Bourque would have played the most minutes if there were records of it, but Chara does have roughly 70 more games than him, AND played massive minutes for the majority of his career as well, so you could very well be right.

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

@@Peksisarvinen Given how many minutes Bourque and Lidstrom averaged per game, they're easily ahead.

[@TReeves92]

Got to meet him with my grandfather for a birthday present to him. One of the kindest and most humble people. On ice, he's one of a kind. Thank you Big Z for the cup runs and enjoy your time with family!

[@timosullivan259]

I think he totally understood his size and what he could do to people. Often times in the corners or when the gloves came off he never seemed to put as much raw force out there as he probably could have.

[@robertdonofrio7342]

Only thing I didn’t respect was his throwing punches with his gloves on. Did that a lot

[@oceanshrugs9235]

Helluva career. As a Habs fan I would take a certain 10 seconds out of it (THAT hit...) but overall a great D man. Terrifying slapshot, seemed like a solid human morally, and I congratulate him on a great career.

[@inconnu4961]

There was a lil rumour that Securite quebec were hunting him down after that hit! he was afraid to travel to Canada! Glad they got that sorted out and that Patch (Paccioretti) continued his remarkable career! so how bout them Habs, will they climb out of the cellar( le cave) this season?

[@brandonwhite9965]

the turnbuckle hit. pacciorietti is lucky he's not dead.

[@oceanshrugs9235]

@Inconnu 49 If I was Chara I would've hired bodyguards, even if I was 6'9 or whatever he is. That's like Claude Lemieux in Detroit in the late 90's. Plus, Habs fans are everywhere, in all cities across Canada and the US. That had to be scary not even factoring in the threats of criminal charges some of our more uh, passionate fans were trying to bring on lol

[@jurajkaplan5523]

The guy is absolute pro and super nice guy off the ice. Lots of people hate him but you just got to have respect for the man. Great mentor, great lidership, outstanding work ethic and whole lotta work for comunity. Legend.

[@kylejohansen689]

My fondest memory of Chara was him ragdolling McCabe. I'm glad I got to see him grow into a dominant player in Ottawa, and oh how things might have been different had he been kept instead of Redden.

[@flybynight1929]

That's funny, my favorite memory was Chara getting rag dolled by Dustin Byfuglien against Chicago in the playoffs. He could never deal with someone his own size.

[@casmatt99]

@@flybynight1929 he was never a very talented fighter, but he was always stronger than anyone else on the ice.

[@inconnu4961]

@@casmatt99 Really? Not all that talented in your opinion? What about his style didnt you like?

[@kevaninthe4135]

I remember an image of him towering over Crosby in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals and he had this look where it was like he was telling Crosby "I will effing eat you". Enjoy your retirement Zdeno Chara, you had a hell of a career.

[@PeterDrake]

Still remember him watching him ragdoll Bryan McCabe who was 6'2" and 223 lbs. The Sens had a tough choice between Redden and Chara, complicated by the fact that the first year after the lockout the rules were called much tighter and non-nimble players like Chara were somewhat disadvantaged. Of course, he adjusted, teams adjusted, and the rules enforcement was relaxed a bit. I don't think Chara would have signed with the Sens anyway. Muckler (the Sens GM) had screwed over Hossa (a fellow Slovak) by signing him to an extension and then trading him away. That was a major dick move right there. The Sens might have effectively lost Chara right then and there.

[@michaelgamesshow800]

I remember watching Zdeno Chara in Los Angeles for the first time and holy crap he was huge that was my reaction when I first saw him

[@mazukakai]

Saw him play in Louisville, when he played for Lexington. Never thought that big awkward guy would go on to the career he had. Always a testament to hard work. Onto the HOF!

[@yoholmes273]

Seriously, I remember him as a rookie and he could barely skate. Unreal career.

[@matfraser1989]

Hey Shannon! I watch your videos almost every day. I was looking for your take on PK Subban but found Chara instead. Awesome video! Hoping for a PK video too. Couldn’t believe it when I heard he was done.

[@saatvikam]

Thank you, Z 🖤💛 My favorite player by far. Broke my heart when he left the Bruins, but was glad to see him go to another team that would respect him. I'll miss watching him wherever he may be, but he'll be sticking around Boston for sure. Also should we read anything into him not mentioning Cassidy?

[@larryn1929]

The dude had a 100+ MPH slapshot!

[@stentorofsparta3576]

Capitals legend.

[@foxprohitman]

Damn straight he won the cup with them I remember ;)

[@inconnu4961]

Al Iafrate is a Capitals legend!! LOL

[@marcmoretti2502]

Here in Ottawa we'll always wonder what might have been if they'd chosen Chara and Hossa instead of Redden and Heatley.

[@TylerMorganShow]

Awesome up there with the best of his era

[@brientaylorcohen]

I saw Chara play for the AHL's Lowell Lock Monsters in 1998. He looked so gangly and uncoordinated on the ice. Never could have imagined he'd become a Norris Trophy winner, captain of a Cup champion, and probable 1st-ballot Hall of Famer. I thought his ceiling was *maybe* becoming the NHL's version of Shawn Bradley or Manute Bol.

[@Jdesh19]

"6 foot 9 and he's a ballerina" -Jack Edwards

[@topiheimola69]

Let us not forget his international career. Played in 7 world championships, 3 olympics and 2 world cups and I think he still has a lot left to give to Slovakian hockey :)

[@lukasgaspar8854]

Cool video. Chara, legend and classy guy. We are proud of him. Probably with Marian Hossa, Peter Stastny and if you want to count him, Stan Mikita, historically best Slovakian player. Greetings from Slovakian🇸🇰 (in Finland).🤙

[@jeremymuther8656]

Thank you Z 💛🖤💛🖤 got to meet him and his family 2 times and I got one of his huge hockey sticks he’s such a great and nice guy

[@inconnu4961]

You're so lucky! does it feel a bit heavier? i imagine it would have to be a bit thicker or he would simply snap it!

[@marvingardens]

I remember like 4 years ago you were talking about wanting to go to a Canucks Bruins game cause it might be the last time you get to see Chara play

[@swedreamhack5308]

Great career, Chara was big in many ways, admirable character. I've sometimes wondered if he could have been a difference maker in the 07 run Sens had. Hard to tell but I'm happy for him he got to win in 11, much deserved.

[@diggergeensen860]

I watched Chara play in Prince George and to see how far he grew as a skater from those days is incredible! He wasn’t going to be denied. He was tough as nails and cleaned out the whos who of WHL tough guys during his junior career, but nobody could have predicted he’d even make the NHL, let alone play until the age of 45 👏

[@scotsaul3971]

a great Cougars alumni.

[@kirby035]

I watched him play for the Prince George Cougars when I was kid. I feel old.

[@christhornycroft3686]

A guy that tall who can skate, make plays and knows how to use that size is lethal in any era. I had hoped as a Canucks fan that Tryamkin would develop into that kind of player, or at least a lesser version of that, but it wasn't to be. The guy could burn you at one end and basically be a rock in front of his goalie at the other. Even when he didn't have the scoring anymore, he was still a really effective player into his 40s because he was so smart and knew where to be on the ice.

[@inconnu4961]

The only problem was he got slow! that was our biggest complaint, the young guys are so speedy, seemingly getting faster every new season! and he just couldnt get them lumbering body in position fast enough! We all LOVED Big Z in Boston, never heard a bad word about the guy, but we all could sense he would have to lose that playing time to the young guys!

[@1madmaxx80]

Really thought, and would have liked to see, Big Z play at least another season and shoot for all time games played. Such a well rounded player. Great career! 1st ballot HOFer IMHO 👍👍

[@CasaleRA]

When the Bruins signed Chara to a long term contract I thought it a huge mistake. I thought there was no way a player of that size could stay healthy. Zero chance his knees could hold up. So very happy to have been wrong.

[@inconnu4961]

Was there a salary cap back then? i cant recall now? but i remember people saying the same thing! i was always shocked, during THAT era when Bruins would try to get star players like that!

[@BondandBourne]

Easily one of my favorite players! Toughness, defensive, leadership, and champion. Thank you Big Z!!

[@butcherpete2286]

It's always interesting when a player is more well associated with a team he didn't play for until almost a decade into his career. The series of trades and signings that lead to it and the way the player grows ya know

[@smithryansmith]

The first player to be able to hang the banner in the rafters by himself. (Wish I thought of this one.)

[@echo1218]

Great guy I wish big zee the best

[@faunbudweis]

They laughed at him at Sparta Prague, go play basketball they said, we dont have skates your size.. Agent Henyš, a legend among early Czech/Slovak NHLers, saw the potential, understood the American love for records and bet on getting Zdeno into the NHL just on the idea that he would be the tallest player drafted to that date. Two decades later, I dont hear anyone laughing anymore, the guy has become a living legend, one of the best on-ice/off-ice leaders of the past decade+.. I once chatted with Ales Kotalik (he comes from the same town, had a couple of decent seasons in Buffalo, Sabres fans may remember him, kinda faded out later), I asked him who was the toughest defender he ever played against in the NHL, was naively expecting Lidstrom or someone like that, he didnt even hesitate and said Chara, strong like a bear plus that condor reach, still quite mobile for a guy of his size, nearly impossible to beat 1 on 1 in his prime. His summer work-outs were also legendary, I mean the guy climbed the Kilimanjaro and cycled the full route of Tour de France as a part of his summer prep. Nothing but respect, Hall of Fame awaits.

[@annetttt]

Shannon's bb sweater is dope

[@jackl52]

One of my favorite players of all time

[@djpliz]

As a bruins fan, chara was my favorite. What a monster he was. What makes him more special to me was my first bruins game I ever went to. It was a 7-0 victory against the canes where chara scored his first hat trick. It was a memorable moment. Being in the crowd and hearing them scream shoot shoot when he had 2 and watching the puck go in for the third was amazing. Watching him lift the Stanley Cup so high in 2011 was also great. Shame he didn’t win more.

[@daviddanyluk535]

As usual another fantastic video on a fantastic player. I did not see Chara play much on tv. I remember him from a 60 minutes interview he did I forget how many years ago. Tow things I got from that interview folks. Please feel free to correct me. One he had 4% body fact. Two, He could speak at least 4 languages.

[@inconnu4961]

I would be shocked if he had 4% body fat. One would think he would be dead! But he wasa trained fighter and i know he took Brady-like obsessive care of his physique so wouldnt shock me to know he was ultra lean! I didnt know about the 4 languages! Could he speak french, do you remember?

[@angushiltz4880]

His training and physical health care were always legendary. I'm not sure if he was at 4% body fat but he is one of the most fit athletes I have ever seen. As far as speaking 4 languages? I could be wrong but I believe the number is 6 or more. People tend to just look at his size and seem to underestimate how intelligent he really is.

[@TheStunscsa]

If I remember correctly it was the stanchion that caused most of that injury on the Pacioretty. hit That's why it got changed

[@inconnu4961]

It was! But unfortunately, the complaint was that Chara ran Patch along the boards into that stanchion! People thought it was deliberately negligent on his part, and the Securite Quebec had even wrote assault charge against him (if I'M remembering correctly)!

[@WarioSaysSo]

Zdeno Chára is after all 45+ years old so it is not a suprise to see him retire despite he could for sure have continued his hockey career over seas in any European league. Been a professional player since 1997 = 24 NHL seasons + 2 AHL seasons + 1 KHL season + 1 SHL season + games in Slovakian league and Czech league so he have had a very long and sucsesfull career. He have secured a Hall of Fame place with all his merits. PK Subban retire at just 33 years old after only about 12 years in NHL? That came from nowhere in my opinion. He will not be in HOF for a long time to come as his career and achivements was not that many. Many more players have accomplished a heck lot of more and still not in there.

[@brandonwhite9965]

what a ride. Big Z will be remembered for ever.

[@EnforcerStevieB]

Hats off to the big man

[@LivinLifeLifeless]

How about a career video of PJ Axelsson?

[@sydisticsandman]

And just like that the title of "Big Z" has officially passed down* to Zadorov 😜 Kinda bummed to see Chara go but not surprised. Always blew my mind how well that giraff played! Lol.. Seriously though; he was a hell of a player to watch whenever my team played him. Hope he enjoy his retirement and it treats him well.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

I was surprised that not one, but _two_ significant names in the NHL retired today. I wonder if there's any reason why it happened me today, or just a coincidence? If anyone is wondering what I'm talking about, PK Subban also retired today.

[@AJP_17]

I still can’t believe that Joe Thornton is the last player to play in the 90s currently playing in the NHL. Last of the ENTIRE 20th century.

[@brandonwhite9965]

I remember when he pulled bergy out of a scrum when Bs played the Caps. even playing for another squad, he protected his Brother Patrice.

[@killerbeau97]

He was a gentle giant and a beast on the back end I hope he works with Boston as an ambassador

[@gocanuckurself1]

As a Canucks fan who remembers 2011 well……congrats on a great career, Big Z!

[@inconnu4961]

Asa Bruins fan, i still remember 2011 well! My former father-in-law is from Saskatchewan but was pulling for the Canucks! Some tense moments in the family that spring! LOL

[@gocanuckurself1]

@@inconnu4961 hahaha no doubt!

[@StonedSpagooter]

Absolute legend

[@mattblom3990]

Looking at the board it's odd to see how little of his career was in Ottawa. It felt like he was there much longer, I guess because that's when he made his mark.

[@inconnu4961]

I know! it seemed to me like he was there longer. i dont remember him with the Islanders in the beginning.

[@jamesborg333maya]

A career vid on Spezza would be cool.

[@suburbanindie]

The Yashin trade looked good for 2 seasons. The Islanders did make almost a 50-point turn around the next season and started their season off 11-0-1 with Yashin. Sure, he ended up being slower than a traffic cone at the end of his career, but at the time Milbury did alright. (Diehard Isles fan, it pains me to defend Milbury but this trade looked good to anyone in hockey at least initially)

[@kylemayer8486]

I remember the first time he played detroit. He got in a tilt with Larry Murphy and you just knew this kid was incredibly unique. Sad to see him go.

[@jockejocke1]

Larry Murphy really? They dropped the gloves and fought?

[@BeastOfMetal1989]

"The New York Islanders want something a little more flashy." The instant you said that, I started laughing hysterically. It's like everyone else who has ever analyzed that trade has said - why not just wait? Although I'll offer up this alternative - why not blow up your player development group? The Islanders had all these amazing young talents in their grasp in this era, but never capitalized on any of them. Even if you think Milbury jumped the gun (and both that and this may be true), four years was a nice runway for Chara, and he was regressing by the end of it. That could have been a symptom of poor player development, which wouldn't be a surprising problem for a team teetering on the brink to have. (This is the biggest recurring theme in Eris-Zona through all the turmoil and turnover, which seems to be why they never have real depth.)

[@wCw71]

When he played for the cougars (whl) he would come to kelowna and play in the old barn and his head would be above the glass. now I feel old. Lol

[@slamdunkgator915]

I may have a major dislike for the Boston Bruins, but I always had a lot of respect for Zdeno Chara. One of the best defensemen I've ever seen play the game and was an absolute class act. There is no doubt in my mind that he will be a first ballot hall of famer when he is eligible. Congrats on a great career Big Z!

[@andrewjmschroeder]

Corey Perry is the new active PIM leader with 1285 PIM, though Simmonds, Lucic, and Wilson are all very close.

[@J_Aaron_L]

I'm 6'5" and while everyone else on the ice gets the same lift from the skates, it really feels like the difference becomes greater. It's just hard to fathom a guy that tall being that well balanced and agile for so long. He really was a freak of nature. As much as I hated his guts I feel blessed to have watched his career. Hope he has a long and happy retirement.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

What's crazy is he is old enough to have been drafted in 1995

[@pensavspatsfandom98]

Chara was the biggest and tallest hockey player I’ve ever seen!

[@gbgary]

Big Z! Go B's! 👍🏻

[@modeisin7]

He was also the most in shape player on the Bruins for years

[@vitnemec8365]

I like that this beast of a defenseman is a vegan.

[@eggskenny1151]

I always wanted to see a battle of the Titans. Chara vs Byfuglien imagine them throwing chunky soup cans (their fists) at each other?!? Chara one of the best big men to ever play the game. Especially using a stick with the flex strength of a 2x4. Thanks for the entertainment Shannon

[@jockejocke1]

Closest we got to that must have been Chara vs Koci in 2007 and Chara vs Valabik in 2008. Koci was 6'6" 240 lb and Valabik was 6′7″ 255 lb.

[@mr.ilikespam6081]

21th all time among defenceman in goals and 29th in points

[@scummydummy]

Make way for Elmer Soderblom 😎

[@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo]

209 goals, not bad for someone who's a pure defenseman

[@umamidaddy7243]

Chara lasted so long cause he could get down the ice in three strides.

[@brandonwhite9965]

I believe Zdeno's parents are both Olympians.

[@estellegrignon]

Moral of the story: don't give up a first and a prospect for a star player from Ottawa. It WILL bite you in the butt soon enough

[@griffin027]

What blows my mind is Chara is older than Redden

[@chrisbelos2834]

Chara got a ovation for his 1000th game IN MTL. Most hated player in MTL for the last 2 decades, yet the fans respected him. well... on that night at least 🤣

[@inconnu4961]

LMAO! Montreal fans are a weird lot! as much as i want to respect them for their passion for the game and intelligence for the game, then they get into the anthem booing and other trite stuff! LOVE Montreal as a city, and angry i cant go back and visit!

[@Lou-tl6qi]

Chara was my favorite Bruin until he left Boston. Gotta go with Marchand now with Bergeron a very close second.

[@flybynight1929]

Marchand? Complete low life head case.

[@elwizschold]

He should get in the HoF, but you never know with those guys - sometimes it's the NHL HoF (which it isn't) and sometimes it isn't. However, considering who has gone in - I don't think he's a first ballot

[@RRaquello]

I watched Chara a lot when he first broke in with the Islanders, and there has been a lot of revisionist history that when he was a young player he was a big, clumsy dork who didn't belong in the NHL. He wasn't the finished and polished player he later became, but you could always tell that he actually was a hockey player and not a novelty act. He was already a good player by the time the Islanders traded him. I think a lot of the revisionism came from the Islanders & their apologists, trying to excuse a terrible trade. If you say, "Well, nobody knew he was gonna be that good," that supposed to say the trade was all right. Hogwash!

[@villadelrefugio]

Hard to believe hes a big tough guy, who wore the C for Boston all those years but is also a very gentle dude off-ice who speaks a dozen languages and has a finance degree.

[@oceanshrugs9235]

You'd be surprised. I've heard that a lot of the old enforcers were actually the nicest off the ice. Not that Chara was just an enforcer but as a whole, mean on ice seems to mean nice off of it lol

[@inconnu4961]

@@oceanshrugs9235 Exactly! i was surprised about Laroque, and he turned into a favorite Hab of mine, except when my Bruins played against him!

[@jussis7742]

I'm I just blind or hasn't there been a "career of" video on Theoren Fleury yet

[@TheHockeyGuy]

There hasn't been and won't be.

[@jussis7742]

@@TheHockeyGuy I would've thought that a video about him would be interesting and there certainly wouldn't be a lack of things to talk about. But I guess I do also understand that there's a lot of controversy when it comes to him. (and also a lot of stuff that wouldn't be very youtube-friendly)

[@everythinginfullspectrum8625]

Now when almost all the players born in the 70s have retired, except jumbo Joe?, It would be nice with some born in the 70s stats videos!

[@inconnu4961]

As someone born in the 70's please dont! i dont want to be reminded (again) that im old! LOL

[@everythinginfullspectrum8625]

@@inconnu4961 Well I must confess, I was born in the 70s too, it hurts to admit that I´m now too old for ever playing in the NHL 🤣

[@ronpeacock9939]

Damn good player for a lot of years.. too bad it was with Boston (sorry, can't stand ANY team from New England past the Whalers).. I expect that as soon as he's eligible.. he'll be a first ballot guy.. and he deserves it.

[@kevinheckeler]

Failed to mention most games played as a defensemen(?).

[@habinations]

one of my favorites #gohabsgo

[@SverigeiSverige]

24 years between goals with NYI. But Gordie Howe played 25 years with Detroit...

[@mattgauthier7216]

But he scored alot... so not 25 years between goals.

[@SverigeiSverige]

@@mattgauthier7216 Then only 21 for Chara...

[@mattgauthier7216]

@@SverigeiSverige yes

[@tranvianoruega8756]

My mom and dad were on vacation in Boston in 2018, and they saw Chara from across the street. My dad says he has never seen a man so huge-literally standing a head over the rest of the population, with limbs thicker than other people's chests. My dad described him as a mythical figure, like a giant from some golden age of the earth who managed to find his way to the 21st century. Of course my mother had no idea who Chara was.

[@timking3026]

wait up. why doesn’t the hockey guy go to hockey games?

[@inconnu4961]

I think he does now, but at the time it sounds like he didnt go often.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I hadn't been to a hockey game in decades due to not having the money or anyone to go with. Many times it was both. Since 2017, I have been to plenty of them though I only go to an NHL game on nights there are very few games being played.

[@KristofferThorsheim]

At least Chara aint Hal Gil.

[@angushiltz4880]

Hal was actually a very good defenseman who had a good career. Chara definitely developed into an elite defenseman but that's no reason to be negative towards Gil.

[@KristofferThorsheim]

@@angushiltz4880 I know.

[@AverageJosephgaming]

actually, Chara didn't want to stay in Ottawa because they wouldn't give him the C.... Of Course, our lord and saviour had it !

[@KevinJL]

03' Sens ♥

[@avcc8825]

Zndeno Chara > PK Subban

[@bobroberts2067]

I always felt Chara got away with a lot more than the average Bear...Bruin...

[@inconnu4961]

Dont make the big guy mad! LOL

[@bobroberts2067]

@@inconnu4961 Exactly!

[@conorwreckoner]

Finally the big tool is gone. Now I don't have to worry about injuries to my favorite players in the playoffs.

[@banzaisdead]

Having a rough day, little buddy?

[@strahinjagov]

You are a sad, strange little man