Zdeno Chara - 1500 Games Played

[Number8]

I know +/- is a stat that can be overvalued. However the big man, over the past 10 seasons (including his +13 so far this year), has amassed a amazing +192!! Nearly +20 average for past 10 years — all in his 30’s and early 40’s.

He’s had just four minus seasons (-8, -27, -27 and -21 — three of which came in first years with Islanders and in ‘06/‘07 in Boston) over a 22 year career to date. Total for career (including -82 in those four years) is a staggering +275. Amazing.

Plus 52 over 182 playoff games to boot.

Amazing career. Way to go Big Z.

 

[jetsforever]

Legendary player

 

[Michoulicious]

Funny the 1500th game is in Montreal of all places.

The guy's gonna get booed so hard.

 

[VanIsle]

I hope Big Z gets a hat trick tonight. Wouldn't THAT be sweet !

It would be a miracle, but if it is going to happen it should be in Montreal.

Fun facts, last 3 Bruins defense-man to get a hat-trick.

Chara in 2011.
Wesley in 1993
Bourque in 1983

Last Bruin to have a hat-trick against the Habs, Neely in 1991.

Boston Bruins Hat Tricks | Hockey-Reference.com

 

[Trap Jesus]

He'll be playing his 1,000th game with the Bruins in 31 games. Pretty crazy considering how much of a rep he built up with the Sens (and a little with the Isles).

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I love that Tuukka could win his 500th versus Toronto and Chara plays 1500 against Montreal!

 

[NyQuil]

He'll be playing his 1,000th game with the Bruins in 31 games. Pretty crazy considering how much of a rep he built up with the Sens (and a little with the Isles).

Well, he emerged as a top NHL defenceman with the Senators after being a bit of a freak of nature with the Isles (and a throw-in piece in the Yashin trade).

It doesn't seem that long ago to me but he wasn't around for the 2007 Senators Cup final appearance which was 13 years ago.

Time flies.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Man, he's been a pain in the backside for so many years as a Leafs fan. Incredible defenseman.

 

[mm11]

I guess Mike Milbury nailed this draft pick eh? ...Congrats big Z

 

[danpantz]

incredibly fitting for tonight and also hilarious

 

[Seb]

About 10-30 of them should've been suspensions

 

[Sheppy]

About 10-30 of them should've been suspensions

Where’s the violin? Play us a sad, sad song.

 

[TheKingPin]

NHL's Zdeno Chara Credits Plant-Based Diet for Peak Athletic Performance

Watched Game Changers on Netflix last night and they showed chara as someone who follows a plant based diet. I think there is something to it personally.

 

[TheAngryHank]

1500 x 25 mins a game , ÷ 1440 ( mins in a day) = 26 days. Dude played 26 days.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Just realized the game is in Montreal. Interested to see if they acknowledge it in the stadium and how the crowd reacts.

I’d bet they mostly cheer the announcement and then boo him whenever he has the puck like they normally do. I think Hab fans can respect the achievement and still hate the player as well or better than any fan base out there.

Its also 1 of 19 games the Habs get to face a team on the tail end of a back to back, cheaters.

 

[Trap Jesus]

1500 x 25 mins a game , ÷ 1440 ( mins in a day) = 26 days. Dude played 26 days.

Interestingly he came into the NHL right when they started tracking TOI (at least for NHL.com) in 1997/98. 36,088:32 played. So he's played 25 days, 1 hour, 28 minutes, 32 seconds.

Next closest is Thornton at 30,295:54.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Great player, one of the best 3rd picks ever.

 

[Kennedys]

Its also 1 of 19 games the Habs get to face a team on the tail end of a back to back, cheaters.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Interestingly he came into the NHL right when they started tracking TOI (at least for NHL.com). 36,088:32 played. So he's played 25 days, 1 hour, 28 minutes, 32 seconds.

Next closest is Thornton at 30,295:54.

In that context it doesn't seem like much , though thats a tough 25 days

 

[ijuka]

NHL's Zdeno Chara Credits Plant-Based Diet for Peak Athletic Performance

Watched Game Changers on Netflix last night and they showed chara as someone who follows a plant based diet. I think there is something to it personally.

Vegan diet, or "plant based" diet?

 

[Bounces R Way]

^ his real secret to success.

If he drank Pepsi he'd be out of the league by now.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

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Interesting how noticable the gap is from the top and bottom.

 

[MikeK]

One of the most dominating Dmen to ever play the game. Still can't believe OTT chose to resign Redden and let Chara walk. What a crippling decision.

 

[CrownofThornton]

I gotta give it up to the Montreal crowd for actually cheering the announcement.

 

[Maple Leaf]

1500 too many