Confirmed Signing with Link: [BOS] Bruins sign Zdeno Chara to an extension (1 year, $5M + $1.75M in bonuses]

[Curufinwe]

Chara's longevity always makes me wonder how Pronger would have aged without the eye injury ending his career a month after his 37th birthday.

 

[BonMorrison]

This thread made me go look at Chara's Instagram. What a dude, he's so humble and inspirational. T_T

 

[BatVader]

How many times has Chara been suspended in his career? How many times has he injured people with dirty hits? Don't bring up Patches because it wasn't dirty, it was at an unfortunate spot on the ice that made it a lot worse.

That Patches hit was definitely dirty.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

1 year deal foks, this is virtually a no risk deal. For a players prides sake 5M is a token price for Chara. It may as well be $1.

 

[BBB24]

That Patches hit was definitely dirty.

Here we go

 

[Gurglesons]

Chara's longevity always makes me wonder how Pronger would have aged without the eye injury ending his career a month after his 37th birthday.

Flyers likely make it through to the finals in 2012.

 

[LovemyNucks]

Happy that Chara's back. He's a staple in the NHL.

 

[BleedBlue14]

This is a really really good move by Boston. Chara is essentially invaluable in what he brings. He has been such a calming presence for the rookie defensemen (Carlo, McAvoy) that he has been paired with. This is no knock on either Carlo or McAvoy but I don't think it's coincidence that both play outstanding hockey when paired with him.

 

[LeafFever]

Great deal.

 

[The GM]

What’s the AAV on this deal?

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

Good for the b's. Still can't believe ottawa kept redden doe....

 

[haveandare]

Can't really argue with that - almost no risk for a player who is still very good

 

[hockeyguy1967]

Thank freaking god from this Oilers fan. Chara is still great, but if somehow Chia stays was afraid he would sign him for 5+ years this summer.

 

[wintersej]

yup, adds to the embarrassment of riches we've had at defense:

Orr
Bourque
Shore
Chara
Park

McAvoy

 

[DaJackal]

One-year deal? Fantastic contract. Still a top pairing D, especially if paired with someone who can compensate for his lack of footspeed.

 

[firstemperor]

Excellent deal, disappointed he's still playing in our division though.

 

[rajuabju]

Good deal for B's

Hate for everyone else

Dude still is legit.

 

[liljegren beast]

Hes old and slow, however he has size he can use to his advantage. Great deal for the leafs, as we will continue to take advantage of him.

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

Is there better ufa signing ever?

I guess you mean where guys switch teams as an ufa... certainly been deals where teams retain their own ufa that would equal or surpass

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Happy for big Z. He deserves another year.

 

[JustJokinenAround]

Good deal and excellent term. I was expecting 3 years which would be a mistake IMO.

Any know what the "incentives" are?

Boston probably learned from the issues with Datsyuk. I don't think Chara would do that but year to year and his age is the way to go.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

Boston probably learned from the issues with Datsyuk. I don't think Chara would do that but year to year and his age is the way to go.

I feel like datsyuk couldn't be more Russian and Chara more Canadian in terms of their demeanor. Still he is 41, giving him multi year deal would feel like the marleau deal with the leafs where it just looks like the extra year is there to lower the caphit.

 

[WJCJ]

That Patches hit was definitely dirty.

We see the same play game after game. A guy gets rubbed out along the boards. He hit the divider. It was unfortunate but not intentional. No way, no how.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Hes old and slow, however he has size he can use to his advantage. Great deal for the leafs, as we will continue to take advantage of him.

He is still a premier penalty killing, shutdown defenseman. One of the league's best.

Don't kid yourself the Bruins are the team better for it.

 

[chizzler]

Hes old and slow, however he has size he can use to his advantage. Great deal for the leafs, as we will continue to take advantage of him.

Yah, great deal for you.