Player Discussion Zdeno Chara - III

[PB37]

Chara seemed to have a better game last night, as far as his mobility goes. The scumbags punching him in the mask after whistles is putrid, although I get it. He will have his revenge..

Schenn has the safety of Chara's shield and it being the playoffs to protect him from Chara. Next season though, i bet Chara will either ask or force him to go.

 

[germanbsfan]

Oldest defenseman to score a goal in a Stanley Cup Final

14th Game 7 appearence if he suits up on Wednesday (and he will)

LEGEND

 

[whatsbruin]

Schenn has the safety of Chara's shield and it being the playoffs to protect him from Chara. Next season though, i bet Chara will either ask or force him to go.

If I am not mistaken, in game 5 Chara had the bowl and shield. In game 6, he just had the bowl, no shield.

 

[whatsbruin]

If I am not mistaken, in game 5 Chara had the bowl and shield. In game 6, he just had the bowl, no shield.

Maybe it was game 4. hmmmmmm.

 

[Krupp]

Regardless of whether he's the number one D on this team or not, i'm gonna miss the old Captain when he's gone some day.

Not saying Bergy wouldn't have played with a face shield if he'd broken his jaw, but...there's just something awesome about seeing the Captain with one that just seem so awe inspiring. Just leaving it all out there. Has to hurt so much playing with that, but he knows the cup means everything to the fanbase and his teammates and coaches

 

[Jaguar God]

I continue due to be amazed that we have two world class leaders on this team in Z and Bergy. Some franchises aren't fortunate enough to have one and yet we have two of the best leaders over the past decade.

 

[rocketdan9]

from yesterdays post game interviews

it sounded like he wasn't 100 percent sure he was going to return next season

 

[Boston Bandit]

#BREAKING Full Details Of Chara's Injury Revealed.

Chara broke his jaw during the series and it's a lot more severe than we thought. The Bruins' captain revealed to the media that he played through multiple fractures in his jaw.

He'll need at least five to six weeks to make a full recovery.

 

[Boston Bandit]

 

[Bruinfanatic]

So what is the plan for Chara next season,basically same as this season,maybe one last kick at the cat scenario,or is it time for him to move down in the rotation time for the new guards to take over.Or is it maybe a little of both.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

So what is the plan for Chara next season,basically same as this season,maybe one last kick at the cat scenario,or is it time for him to move down in the rotation time for the new guards to take over.Or is it maybe a little of both.

I'd really like them to find a way to get one of their young defenseman in the rotation and see if over the season, he can work his way up the depth chart, which would bump Chara down to something more appropriate. Vaakanainen is my first choice for doing that, but any of Lauzon/Zboril would do.... Assuming they aren't dealt in a trade. Also, this would mean someone like Krug is moved and Grzelcyk/Moore is a 7th defenseman. With Moore's long recovery period, it is lining up for this to potentially happen.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

So what is the plan for Chara next season,basically same as this season,maybe one last kick at the cat scenario,or is it time for him to move down in the rotation time for the new guards to take over.Or is it maybe a little of both.

They did a really good job this year of balancing the D minutes in the regular season. McAvoy led with 22:10, Carlo rounded out the top 4 with 20:55, Krug and Chara were in between. Chara averaged his lowest TOI since he was a rookie. I imagine they will aim for similar distribution this year.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Bruinaura]

Future Bruins captains have a lot to live up to...

 

[BruinDust]

Absolute legend and one of the most phenomenal athletes, not just among hockey players, but among all athletes, in the past quarter century. We'll never see another like him in our lifetimes.

 

[BAD BOY]

Absolute legend and one of the most phenomenal athletes, not just among hockey players, but among all athletes, in the past quarter century. We'll never see another like him in our lifetimes.

No you won’t. Classy through out his whole career on and off the ice.

 

[Boston Bandit]

"It’s hard to believe I’m now the oldest active player in the NHL. It’s been a long time since my rookie season but this game always keeps me young. Having the opportunity to play in the league all these years with and against the best players in the world has taught me time and time again that it’s a humbling game and age is just a number! "

Chara Shares Hilarious Picture About Being Oldest Player In NHL.

 

[JOKER 192]

This is one super cool dude, that's all.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Zdeno Chara Makes Clear In Latest Instagram That He Has ‘No Limits’

 

[Terrier]

Zdeno Chara says he may not be ready for Bruins opener - The Boston Globe

 

[JOKER 192]

This is likely to be Chara's last season. Getting a late start like he did this off season is the last thing someone like him needs. This could be a rough season for him.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I see his quote saying he thinks he will be and the Globe spinning it for a headline.

He is Chara. He will most likely play.

 

[JOKER 192]

I see his quote saying he thinks he will be and the Globe spinning it for a headline.

He is Chara. He will most likely play.

Probably , but at what level? I'm worried about Bruins in general but Chara is 42 and starting training 7 weeks late doesn't sound like what he needs to me.

 

[alko]

How is he looking in pre-season games?

 

[Aussie Bruin]

How is he looking in pre-season games?

A little slow even by his standards, but he skated well enough and didn't seem to be hindered by any of his injuries from last season. Mostly did what he needed to in the minutes he played.

He's 42, so it's going to take him a little while to warm into things. But at this stage I see no cause for concern. I think with good management and a little luck he can put together another solid season. Around Jan at the start of this year he looked to be on the way out, but then he ramped things back up and put together a massive postseason.

He's the one and only Chara - I suspect he'll defy the odds and do it all again this season for one last hurrah.