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

[HOPE]

Meanwhile weber wont be able to skate backward when he hits 35!

Good signing for boston! Specially the term, just just his aura around the team is worth it!

 

[Deadpool8812]

Still can't believe OTT chose Redden over Chara

 

[Finnish your Czech]

Zeddy gets the money

 

[member 147413]

He’s looked very slow in games against the Leafs this year. Maybe it’s just cause the Leafs are a fast team, but as a fan, he doesn’t worry/concern me when we play the Bruins. Only that he’ll injure someone in the playoffs because he’s pretty good at that.

The post may read somewhat bias/bitter, but I think it’s a fair contract and he’s had a great career. Good deal for all he brings off the ice and to the locker room.

As a rival fan, this does nothing for me either way.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

[MOD]

Chara is still a good defenceman, gotta wonder if his speed becomes a big problem next season though as it has looked bad at times already this year

lol what? Are you just trying to find things wrong?

This is a fantastic deal, no other way to put it.

 

[Patrice37]

He’s looked very slow in games against the Leafs this year. Maybe it’s just cause the Leafs are a fast team, but as a fan, he doesn’t worry/concern me when we play the Bruins. Only that he’ll injure someone in the playoffs because he’s pretty good at that.

The post may read somewhat bias/bitter, but I think it’s a fair contract and he’s had a great career. Good deal for all he brings off the ice and to the locker room.

As a rival fan, this does nothing for me either way.

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.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Awesome!

 

[jetsforever]

Good for both sides
Nice to see Chara continue his amazing career

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Chara can still play, even in a reduced role. This is a great deal for the Bruins. Well done. And for me I like seeing 33 in the league with a C and a B on his jersey.

 

[wintersej]

He’s looked very slow in games against the Leafs this year. Maybe it’s just cause the Leafs are a fast team, but as a fan, he doesn’t worry/concern me when we play the Bruins. Only that he’ll injure someone in the playoffs because he’s pretty good at that.

The post may read somewhat bias/bitter, but I think it’s a fair contract and he’s had a great career. Good deal for all he brings off the ice and to the locker room.

As a rival fan, this does nothing for me either way.

McAvoy is the driver of that pairing and Toronto isn't a great matchup for Chara at 5 on 5. But, its a pairing that is amongst the leagues best and the singular best this season at goal prevention. On the PK Chara is still at the very top of the elite.

 

[member 147413]

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 wasn’t what I was suggesting. He’s a big player that plays physical, he wears down opponents. He’s fairly liberal with crosschecks but nothing I’d call malicious.

Hockey is a contact sport and he doesn’t “hold back” from being physical and I wouldn’t expect him to.

 

[wintersej]

[MOD]

Chara is still a good defenceman, gotta wonder if his speed becomes a big problem next season though as it has looked bad at times already this year

As others said, he is as slow as he has always been, or even a littler faster. Game has gotten faster, and Toronto isn't the best matchup for him with their speed.

 

[ON3M4N]

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.

Its actually funny that opposing fans say Chara is slower, but those who've watched him and see his skating improved quite a bit from last season. I also wonder if people for forget that Chara's never been a fast skater, he's relied on his reach that he's been blessed with due to his 6'9 stature.

 

[weinsink]

He’s looked very slow in games against the Leafs this year. Maybe it’s just cause the Leafs are a fast team, but as a fan, he doesn’t worry/concern me when we play the Bruins. Only that he’ll injure someone in the playoffs because he’s pretty good at that.

The post may read somewhat bias/bitter, but I think it’s a fair contract and he’s had a great career. Good deal for all he brings off the ice and to the locker room.

As a rival fan, this does nothing for me either way.

Umm go away lol..hope we see you soon Wtg DS

 

[Trap Jesus]

With his conditioning, realistically I don't see any reason for a drop-off. He already had his biggest drop-off a few years ago, but is still a legitimate top-pairing D-man who is as strong as ever on the PK. That reach isn't just going to disappear.

 

[b in vancouver]

Is there better ufa signing ever?

Can't think of a better one.
That summer was pretty ridiculous for the Bruins. Signed Chara and Marc Savard, traded for Rask, and drafted Kessel, Marchand and Lcic.
If memory serves they also signed Tim Thomas to a dirt cheap extension near the end of the season.

 

[AmericanDream]

happy to see there is still some guys a bit older than me still in the league - keep playing Chara, always gives me hopes of lacing them up and signing as a walk on.,..hahaha

 

[alg363636]

Considering he's a #1 defenseman right now god forbid his game drops a bit he's still a fantastic #2 or #3 and totally worth the price.

Great deal. Love the guy.

 

[Patrice37]

Can't think of a better one.
That summer was pretty ridiculous for the Bruins. Signed Chara and Marc Savard, traded for Rask, and drafted Kessel, Marchand and Lcic.
If memory serves they also signed Tim Thomas to a dirt cheap extension near the end of the season.

Yes 3 years at $1.1M per for Thomas. That was a fantastic move by O'Connell right before he shown the door, often overlooked.

 

[Dellstrom]

After struggling with injuries a bit for the past few years (and adding McAvoy helps...), he's been awesome this season. So thrilled to have him back for at least another year. We have so many young defensemen who already have huge roles, there's no better mentor for them in the league than Z.

It's gonna be tough to watch him go. I'm glad that's delayed at least one year, and I'm glad he's one step closer to retiring as a Bruin en route to the rafters.

 

[justafan22]

Makes sense. He's a Brady-level health nut so going year by year is a good decision. An all time bruin too.

 

[nilssont]

Great player.

Got a cool instagram too

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Makes sense. He's a Brady-level health nut so going year by year is a good decision. An all time bruin too.

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

Orr
Bourque
Shore
Chara
Park

 

[tomobson]

What a career by this guy.

 

[xyzed]

he has got an awesome instagram page. Very cool and inspiring stuff. Such a humble person. There are still people who thinks he is a monster. This could be mindblowing for them.