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Weird one to see :Zdeno Chara signs with the Capitals
Per Boston: “Recently, The Boston Bruins have informed me that they plan to move forward with their many younger and talented players and I respect their decision. Unfortunately, my time as the proud captain of the Boston Bruins has come to an end.” With his announcement on Instagram, Zdeno Chara closed the door on a magnificent 14-year run in Boston. His playing days, however, aren’t over. The 6-foot-9 defensemen inked a one-year deal worth $795,000 with the Washington Capitals. Chara will make $205,000 less than Kevan Miller, who hasn’t suited up for a game since April 4, 2019. Chara may not be a top-pairing defenseman anymore, but the Bruins will…
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Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chára (born 18 March 1977) is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy while playing for the Bruins in the 2008–09 season. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches (2.057 m) tall, Chára is the tallest person ever to play in the NHL[1], earning him the nickname “Big Z“. He is also the second European-born and raised captain to win the Stanley Cup (in 2011), and the first born and trained in a country within the Iron Curtain.[notes 1] Although Chára has spent most of his career with the Bruins and is currently the oldest player still…
