Good intro to big Z, but there's not a whole lot I didn't know - but it's handy to have all in one place for new fans.
I even knew of his love for Mike's Pastry. I got some cannoli there after a pre-season game, and the woman behind the counter gushed about him and his cute little daughter. I think being a role model and leader is ALWAYS on his mind, whether it's talking to kids, or being absolutely dedicated to doing his best in workouts, practices, and games. Having someone like that at the top of your roster gives you absolutely no excuse not to do your best. I don't know if he sort of hung around the team during his knee injury; I imagine he had plenty of solo work that he had to do for his rehab, and I definitely think he'll be missed once he's gone - not just for his work on the ice (which, admittedly, hasn't ramped up until the past week or so), but for all his leadership in the locker room.
(Oh, and Chara does have caffeine and sugar occasionally. Cue the famous Coke picture.)