Player Discussion Zdeno Chara - II
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DitClapper
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bruinmann77
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I would do i year contracts with Z with bonuses the guy made his money and think he wants to retire a bruin
CharasLazyWrister
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As long as he wants to play?
The never-ending player loyalty is a completely delusional concept almost exclusive to New England fans. It baffles me.
At what point do you look at it in a level headed way: the man is a human being, who will need to be off this team at some point. The idea that some people are willing to leave him on this team "as long as he wants" irks me.
All that said, the guy had a "comeback year" at 39/40, which I didn't think was possible. I still think people need to see the reality of the situation, especially those that are all about a more energetic and high speed game, but I'm certainly not itching to get Chara off the team this offseason.
His minutes need to continue declining on a yearly basis as well for him to remain the great defender he is. The guy is brilliant on the PK and in-zone cycles, but brutal on odd man rushes (I really hope other people noticed what a pylon he is on 2-on-1's...I'm sorry if you object, I don't even find it debatable).
Bruinfanatic
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Agree with a lot that you said ,he can stay ,but he needs to play a lot less ,he really needs to start to be phased out,he can't continue to be there number one defenceman,in the long run it won't be good for the Bruins future going on.
Alberta_OReilly_Fan
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similar to a chris chelious situation I would think... which by the way wasn't in new England. maybe a bit like how a ray bourque or a larry robinson got to decide at the end whether they wanted to play or not.
obviously if they cant play... then they cant play... but most of these types of guys retire when they are still one of your 3-4 best players. most hof players choose 5o retire because they dont want to play. not because they cant.
in the case of chara, he was still our best dman this year. he can still play. he was still our best dman last year. and he was still our best dman 2 years ago
as a fan your name shows us your bias but the team will make decesions based on what helps and not on the bias of a hf fan
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“I can’t really say the number,†Chara said. “Some people say 45. Jaromir said 50. I can’t really put a number on that. I just want to have fun and compete and work hard. I love everything about it. I love the sacrifice. I love the pain that goes with it. I love playing with younger guys, I love playing with older guys. I love being around my teammates. I’m getting so much support from my family. This is what I want to do and I want to do it as long as I can be effective. My job is to be ready and be effective.â€
Chara has one year left on his contract, which will have a cap hit of $4 million. He can officially sign an extension after July 1. There is no doubt in his mind that he would like that extension to come from the Bruins.
“Of course I would,†Chara said. “It’s something that I want to continue to play. As I’ve said many times, I take a lot of pride in my offseason training and being ready for every season. But again, it’s something that management has to think about and make a decision on that. But I’ve said it many times. I’d like to play beyond this contract and I want to still be a very effective and I still want to get better and improve and maintain my game and keep adding to my game. It’s a game that’s going extremely fast forward, with a lot of improvements and skill assets and you have to be able to make those adjustments. That’s my focus before every season, to be able to make adjustments.â€
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...er_contract_and_he_hopes_it_comes_from_bruins
Chara has one year left on his contract, which will have a cap hit of $4 million. He can officially sign an extension after July 1. There is no doubt in his mind that he would like that extension to come from the Bruins.
“Of course I would,†Chara said. “It’s something that I want to continue to play. As I’ve said many times, I take a lot of pride in my offseason training and being ready for every season. But again, it’s something that management has to think about and make a decision on that. But I’ve said it many times. I’d like to play beyond this contract and I want to still be a very effective and I still want to get better and improve and maintain my game and keep adding to my game. It’s a game that’s going extremely fast forward, with a lot of improvements and skill assets and you have to be able to make those adjustments. That’s my focus before every season, to be able to make adjustments.â€
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...er_contract_and_he_hopes_it_comes_from_bruins
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Extend him as long as he wants to play even if only as a #5-6 PK specialist when he'll be 53y.
Perfect mentor for the young ELC that will be coming in the next few years.
Rubber Biscuit
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Z has a spot on my team for several more years as long as the cap hit is reasonable.
I love that man.
I love that man.
BillnyeTheHockeyGuy*
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as long as he continues to show he's NHL caliber and doesn't block any of the young players who could be ready to make an impact, I agree.
iReckless
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The whole mentor thing is kinda rubbish to me. With McQuaid and Krug, I think we have enough mentors. Also Butch is a great coach when it comes to teaching youth how to play the game.
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Excatly!! He has only one a cup, a playoff veteran, has excelled on both sides of the ice. Norris caliber perennially through his prime, Captain for 11 yrs, had a long development and knows how to adapt and stay in the league for 20+ years.
You're right, definitely nothing to offer as the 40 yr old #1 d on a playoff team.
He is not the best in the world, or even an amazing #1 but he is still a great player and has alot to offer to a team who is turning from his team to pasta, macavoy, carlo, krug and marchys team.
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As long as he can still be effective and is willing to play for a reasonable salary then the Bs would be idiots to not keep him around. This past season was pretty remarkable for a guy his age. There is no telling how many more years he can play at a high level with reduced minutes.
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I would just to hear the incentive to extend a 40 year old 6'9" Dman before his contract is over from the Bruins perspective? I can't think of anything other than "Z deserves it" which is a shamefully poor reason.
Over the volcano
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Nah, it's a pretty good reason - most players wouldn't but he does.
But if we're looking for comparisons to gauge the idea, then how many 6'9" 40 year old NHL defensemen have declined rapidly in their 41st and 42nd year old seasons?
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