When Zdeno Chara began his NHL career in 1997, he wasn’t the best skater. That changed quickly, though, and he evolved into a top defenseman in the league. The first time Wayne Gretzky saw Chara was ...

Zdeno Chara is back with the Boston Bruins, though he won't be lacing up his skates and delivering any heavy hits on the ice. Instead, Chara is looking to make his impact on the front office and in ...

Oct. 6 (UPI) --The Boston Bruins will retire former captain Zdeno Chara's No. 33 before a game against the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 15 in Boston, the franchise announced Monday. Puck drop is scheduled ...

Zdeno Chara is often remembered for how he stood out on the ice. Over a 24-year career, the Slovak-born defenseman was the tallest player in NHL history at 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds. He boasted the ...

Zdeno Chara has a new role with the Boston Bruins. The former Bruins captain and Stanley Cup champ has been named a hockey operations advisor and mentor for Boston. The Bruins announced Chara's new ...

The Boston Bruins are entering a bit of a transition phase. Boston missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. And the icons of their most recent run of success are no longer with the team. David ...

The Boston Bruins are honoring legendary franchise defenseman Zdeno Chara by placing his No. 33 in the rafters at TD Garden. Chara's jersey will be retired on Jan. 15 ahead of a home game against the ...