Zdeno Chara's WILD Road To The Top - Episode 425

[@crackerbarrelkid-52]

Chara is as a human being so much above the rest that he would stand out anywhere he went. Impressing, humbling, motivating! Thank you, Mr. Chara, for all that you did for the Bruins and the Hockey world as a whole!

[@chadgrov]

He has the same class and humility as Gretzky. Frankly all the legendary NHL players do. it’s awesome

[@beenis9842]

his hockey lessons even translate to entire life lessons, like at 2:20:14 "how can you expect someone to play hard for you if you're gonna be mean or disrespectful to them" is such a simple but great piece of advice on having accountability for your own behavior and understanding consequences for not having it

[@justinsullivan5839]

Well yeah he’s 6’9”

[@dleatherman4539]

Possibly the best hockey interview ever. Thanks guys.

[@davidburke2697]

Really good hockey chat.

[@mattzieper2758]

😊

[@mattzieper2758]

@@davidburke2697w

[@epichandel]

such an alltime interview and person, RA and the boys did a great job! STAY STRONG REAR AD BROTHER!

[@kenyadakashai95]

I never knew a lot about Chara, but always heard great things. This interview definitely made me a fan. He seems like an amazing human, not to mention a phenomenal player.

[@JarthenGreenmeadow]

Fr all I knew was he was big. I always put him on my team in NHL 09. Dude is a machine in that game lol.

[@randdomize858]

Chara explaining how he went about changing the culture in Boston was straight up beautiful. Shows how important finding players who have grit and heart can be. Fans are so quick to dismiss character role players these days. Love it

[@northernelitegoaltending]

And taking the lead in doing so.

[@steve8803]

@@northernelitegoaltending That's what Babcock was trying to teach Marner. How to call out the guys that need a kick in the ass. Then Babs got canned for it, and the leafs can't win a round because of their soft culture.

[@turkturkleton2671]

And I'm so happy mention guys like Glen Murray and p.j. axelsson. Two super great Bruins that help change the culture but didn't get to see the Stanley Cup unfortunately

[@patrickkirkham]

@@steve8803uhh no Babcock was playing mind games just like he did in Detroit and Anaheim. You don’t single one person out and then call him out in front of the team. At VERY least all rookies, not just your whipping boy

[@jcnlaw]

Great interview! The biggest takeaway for me was at 2:16:06 when Z was explaining how the Bruins leadership group impacted the whole team. Often it is the things that don’t show up on the score sheet that make championship teams.

[@cmhphx]

Zedno Chara! What a player! What a guy! The game needs more guys like him.

[@claytonmartens]

Chara is a true definition of a leader. Hopefully lots of people can learn from his work ethic and class.

[@killakep47bruh83]

Best interview ever! Could’ve listened to another 2 hours of you guys talking to Z!

[@elindquist80]

You guys have had such entertaining and funny interviews, but this one should be required listening for hockey parents and kids today. Chara has such a work ethic and hearing what he did - the training and approach he took, sacrifices made, leadership, etc. - this is probably the best true "hockey" interview you guys have done. Amazing listen.

[@JeremiahAKAtheSportsBeard]

Shout out to Mike G and to his family so sorry for your loss man, cherish your grandparents and parents when they are around they go fast.

[@BratatoChip]

God I missed this guy. One of the my favorite players ever. LEGEND

[@capt.obvious9058]

BIG Z ! Perfect captain. I don't think Marchand and Pasta would be as good as they are now without.

[@rogerbelanger6946]

And Bergy

[@pupavka2114]

i really love this interview, i go back to it often. i hope you'll bring him back one day, i wanna hear more of his story :)

[@annakivaderova1452]

One of my favourite interviews of all time. And I’m not even Bruins fan. I just have ton of respect for Chara. He’s THE man

[@trentbukovich4109]

This rivals your Gretzky interview. The way Z carries himself is unbelievable he’s so humble and intelligent and respectful. His answers are so detailed and explained perfectly absolutely loved hearing his story!

[@fasteddie9867]

I'm tired of the Gretzky adulation. Ridiculous that the NHL retired his number across the board. How about retiring Bobby Orr's number 4? Or Gordie's #9?

[@V90Z]

My all time favourite player. Growing up watching Chara captain my favourite team, I always wished I could see more behind the scenes of him and the Bruins.

[@mrfake675]

You can tell how Chara's attitude made the most out of any situation he encountered. Discipline, determination, humility, repeat.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

I remember when he first got traded to Ottawa - he was definitely considered "a prospect " but TSN did a story about how much extra work he was doing on his skating he would stay on the ice for hours after practice just working on skating technique - he was definitely a product of desire and determined work . BTW - they should have a special wing in the Hall of fame - guys Mike Milbury traded away it would be legendary

[@mrfake675]

@@pjpredhomme7699 that's amazing. Ottawa could have been so good

[@nicksperdakes]

In 2006, the Bruins and Islanders played a pre-season game in Halifax. I was going to watch it with my parents and we ended up going to The Keg for supper beforehand. The Bruins who weren’t playing came in and sat down at a table next to us. Chara was one of them. Kids kept coming up to them asking for autographs (I was 15 and didn’t do it cause I was shy and didn’t want to bother them). The waitress was coming with our food and the ketchup falls off the plate and gets all over Chara and his white shirt. The man is a giant and he shoots up and almost smokes his head off a wooden crossbeam. He was super chill about it. Awesome guy.

[@SliceofBread123]

Love this story!

[@ericvincent2091]

Might be the best interview you guys have done so far - well spoken and great story all around from Z.

[@actiongjcksn87]

Thanks for this one, boys. Quite possibly your best interview yet.

[@alexChristIsKing]

Chara is one of a kind will never be another Chara 🖤💛🐻

[@janilohtander5808]

NHL is missing you big guy !

[@carolobrien8433]

Chara was my favorite player partly because of his intelligence and the way he comports himself with humility and hard work and respect for others. Listening to how he worked two jobs in Prince George during the summer and rode his bike 20 miles a day between the two jobs...can you imagine any young player doing that nowadays? Great interview, great player, even better human being. Thanks Z, and thanks SC crew.

[@louE25]

I like how biz called a guy on a plane a pedestrian 7:50

[@paterson90]

Think he meant patron, big miss! 🤣

[@louE25]

@@paterson90makes sense 😂😂

[@pjpredhomme7699]

well he is a deep thinker - he knew the guy walked onto the plane

[@fasteddie9867]

Great interview! What a man Big Z is!

[@ReeRee108]

Chara is a fucking legend on and off the ice.

[@Huge008]

Awesome interview; Chara’s a true leader, what an inspiration of a man. Side note: would have loved to hear his perspective on the Pacioretty hit

[@userjim83]

Story of making it to the league is amazing

[@chettydomepiece9030]

I can’t get over how addicting listening to this podcast is

[@timadams2042]

Loved this interview, thanks to Zee and you guys!

[@drjbraun]

What a great interview, with hockey guys who understand what it takes/took to make it. Part luck, mostly the 100% effort. BigZ had quite a ride. Damn,...I cant even imagine what it would be like having to skate forward at him and thinking there could be a way to get around/tru him. Lets face it,...hez a guy you would have loved having on your team,...just so you wouldnt have to play against him?!. Thanks BigZ,....I loved watching you play and you definitely brought a LOT to the game and Bruins. When they mention Stud or Horse as Dman descriptors I think of you. Cheers.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

I always believed that year the bruins won the cup - was the year he almost killed Max Pacioretty - watch that hit - I guarantee you every guy in the league had that in the back of their mind

[@tylerarthur3279]

The Kentucky Thoroughblades baby!!!! Where i fell in love with hockey lmao

[@johnlang3755]

awesome interview! You guys are the best!!

[@yeltsin6817]

Can you imagine Big Z pulling into Kentucky? They would have thought he was Bigfoot.I am truly impressed by Zdeni and this interview. He is a true gentleman and leaders. And I’m a Leaf fan. 😊

[@jonas896]

He is a great man. Intelligent and cultivated.

[@turkturkleton2671]

He changed the Bruins culture so much that even after he's gone, his footprint is there

[@shanee9943]

Beautiful seeing someone who loves what they do talk about it.

[@chaddubois8164]

Wow, what a great interview. Chara is my kind of guy.

[@adamdolson2525]

Inspiring stories from Chara!

[@RIUUI007]

Most shifts in the regular season since 1997-98: 1. Zdeno Chara 45,702 2. Joe Thornton 39,944 3. Patrick Marleau 39,863 4. Jay Bouwmeester 36,802 5. Ryan Suter 36,157 Playoffs since 1997-98: 1. Zdeno Chara 6,235 2. Nicklas Lidstrom 5,667 3. Marian Hossa 5,566 4. Ryan McDonagh 5,561 5. Chris Pronger 5,209

[@seffishestopal5950]

Where did you find the stats?

[@RIUUI007]

@@seffishestopal5950 Official NHL site. I can't link to it, but go to the stats section and it's there under one of the tabs/sections.

[@KhalDrogo76]

There are sacred numbers in Bruins history for blueliners....2...4....77.....and 33. Put it up in the rafters.

[@mikeb1618]

Look at the muscle around the guys knee 😂 He's like a human with horse legs. Legend.

[@LuccianoNova]

Never seen someone’s thy muscle look angry

[@jerryshowman847]

My favorite Boston Bruins podcast!

[@fernburnsalot364]

37-5-4

[@SliceofBread123]

2:18:05 “just count ‘em” lmao

[@gwenshaw1924]

Awesome podcast..Thanks

[@keithallison3756]

Man , how I wish he would have picked the Kings, but Z traveled his path to an amazingly mental career. What a great human being to!!!

[@nickdicristofaro175]

1:02:47 Chara interview. You’re welcome.

[@hateEdge83]

Thank you

[@seckler17]

I'd be terrified if Big Z called me out for not playing hard enough or not playing the right way.

[@mrfake675]

I would wear a diaper at all times

[@GregSchlabach-er7sq]

This guys is going be an amazing coach or Gm in this league. His intelligence is off the charts

[@thekidd9116]

Chara's best advice for McAvoy was to save your money.

[@seffishestopal5950]

I am amazed at the impact Zdeno Chara left on the Bruins and the city of Boston!

[@yerboibillnye]

sending my condolences G

[@Coffinsworld]

Best interview ever love it!

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

One of the greatest leaders in the history of professional sports

[@jakezuckernick1300]

Your the glue of the squad G and an absolute beauty. Stay strong brother, she's in a better place now.

[@johnbrowne3950]

Great interview.

[@northernelitegoaltending]

The Russia stories are great but this interview is THE best

[@jonmartin9686]

Z is the man

[@tylerj6589]

Chara is the biggest legend in hockey history

[@kokobleu]

Chara ending up as a center in the NHL would of being wild.

[@cowleykid8471]

I live in pg. hockey people around here talk about him like a God.

[@randdomize858]

Having youth players switch between positions during games seems like a great idea. Let them see the game from different perspectives.

[@mrfake675]

It's good at work to. Good for the mind.

[@2K9s]

Looking great RA!!

[@johnt4141]

I first saw Z up in Prince George back in 1996? The Hitman were visiting the Cougars. I couldn't believe the size of Z and the Hitman made him a target because of his size. 3 Calgary Hitman got airborne to hit Z throughout the game and all 3 Hitman were carried off the ice.

[@TheMattball17]

Imagine being so humble that you don't brag too your child that you were one of the greatest players to ever play the game, I hear Dad's telling their kids the same stories over, how they scored a goal in a road hockey game, and hit a in the park home run in tee-ball

[@billbuffalo6755]

Haven't missed an episode yet. One request; interview 'T-Bone' from the Danbury trashers. It's my only wish

[@jasonpatrick5660]

1:24:35 The Braveheart bit had me laughing.

[@sherriefrazee]

Love the new Oilers/Kane jersey!! 🎉🎉

[@seansmith5189]

Yoo! im an on premise sales rep in San Jose for the company that distributes New Amsterdam. The big square that gets hype down the street before the Sharks games is about to do a Pink Whit cocktail special 👍🏻 would love a shout out to get fans there!

[@GxRedemption]

🥲💪💪 holy Toffoli... new found love for Big Z

[@IhaveaDoghouse]

Hope you guys asked him about Vancouver practicing hoisting the cup

[@stefan1132]

How bricked up were you writing this comment

[@IhaveaDoghouse]

@@stefan1132 I don't know what bricked up means lol I'm not a canucks fan either but I would like to know what he meant when he said that story because the way that his voice was wavering made it sound like he was making it up as he was going

[@Joe_Ma99]

Honestly that is the 1st thing I thought when I saw he was on. Does that make me “bricked up” to.

[@cheddarandsourcream]

I personally don’t believe that story at all. There’s no way any player in the nhl would ever think it’s a good idea to practice handing off the cup that’s the biggest jinx ever.

[@MulliComMedia]

Who cares? That Vancouver team acted like they were owed the Cup. They deserved the physical ass kicking that they got.

[@matthewkapfer2464]

Sorry for your loss G

[@redrocket176]

looks like big brother 🤣😂talking to the little kids

[@pjpredhomme7699]

I would love to see a picture of Z with Dennis Polonich - who played for the red wings - he is probably about 5'6" really tough little bastard

[@EricBartolowits]

What an episode

[@ajww1329]

Maybe the best interview they’ve ever done

[@woosteppa7017]

No it’s not………

[@ajww1329]

@@woosteppa7017 good talk

[@kirthooper4625]

6'9". 263lbs. Absolute Unit!

[@F34RTHED34DMAN]

Love big Z so much my turtles named Chara!!

[@ellamennop]

awesome interview

[@mayor44]

R.A looking super cozy

[@danielanyalai228]

Making every slovak proud!

[@schmidthead5708]

Pretty sweet whit had to order Bert Kreischer a Tito’s and soda

[@DirtyMoneyHipHop]

As a Sens fan my favourite Chara moment is when he rag dolled Brian McCabe, hilarious and scary at the same time. Brian was not a small man either. Also, letting Chara leave was one of the worst moves that Ottawa's ever made. Cheers

[@blueshirtshockey93]

Sorry G! Sorry for ur loss.

[@YakAttack64]

Linden AND former Nucks GM Mike Gillis wanted a rebuild. Aquilini is a joke

[@TBrettzky13]

Please get Heater on! Guys an f’in all star

[@benjamins2627]

“One times it” 😂😂

[@CB0915]

Lindholm’s goal was better than Macavoy’s

[@johnbrowne3950]

No it wasn't.

[@CB0915]

@@johnbrowne3950 u must be a dummy…that’s alright

[@Noah-ip8ms]

They replace tocchet with boudreau for tnt

[@markelkhorn]

This Guy is Smart, Chara

[@emotell]

Didn't think they wayno interview could be topped, but you gents have done it again.

[@Pucksndeep6]

What a guy

[@wired14]

Interview was amazing but that fucking Skip the Dishes ad right after really brought things down Biz

[@grettgaming7697]

Happy to have G back. We love you Buddy

[@taylorgriggs8772]

Sexual preference shouldn’t be celebrated, Jesus Christ anyone for privacy anymore

[@mrfake675]

Agreed. Stay out of people's bed rooms and have their bedrooms stay out of my conciousness

[@bearwylie2985]

Get Sean Avery back on the pod after this.

[@mrfake675]

Agreed. A man of class and principles ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕

[@jangho6565]

All these boys using a Galaxy S5 front camera or what?

[@matthewsmith7516]

No Canfield season ending injury

[@elvisbullets7382]

NHL hockey to me has always been a great escape from all the politics and wokeness garbage. It's ok to disagree with all the wokeness creeping into the league and guys the virtue signaling you were doing is because of your sponsors I get it. I long for the good ole Don Cherry days of hockey. I love the show and excellent interview with Big Z, He was a great leader for the B's. Thanks guys.

[@williamclark8864]

It's incredible that this is the first time we're hearing Chara describe just how insane his road to the NHL really was. Best part though might honestly be: "So at this point you'd never had a fight right" "Oh no I'd had fights"