Player Discussion Zdeno Chara - II

[LSCII]

You pay the next contract on how you think he'll perform during it, not what he's done historically. If you do that, you see his points have declined greatly along with his durability, which are big reasons he had the contract he did. I'm fine with him coming back, but I want no part of breaking the bank to keep him here, and I'd definitely go year to year instead of a multi year deal.

 

[BobbyAwe]

I love Z, but at his age now, I have to admit I keep thinking about who else those $millions$ could be spent on?

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I love Z, but at his age now, I have to admit I keep thinking about who else those $millions$ could be spent on?

Chara is still very much a capable NHL defenseman. I'd take him back on a 1 year, 3-4M AAV deal, at the most.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

You pay the next contract on how you think he'll perform during it, not what he's done historically. If you do that, you see his points have declined greatly along with his durability, which are big reasons he had the contract he did. I'm fine with him coming back, but I want no part of breaking the bank to keep him here, and I'd definitely go year to year instead of a multi year deal.

I don’t think there is any chance they would go multi year,that would be crazy,it’s one year and I think should be less than this season,sorry love the guy but his play continues to decline,I also think how Bruins and how he performs in playoffs should be a factor in a contract,if Bruins got destroyed in the first round and he looked like crap,I’m not saying that they will,if team is healthy I think they can beat the Leafs,but if wrong and Leafs destroyed them,then I would say it’s time to move on from the big guy,it would be a 1 year reduced salary and vastly reduced minutes,I really don’t think having a 42 yr old as your top 2 defensive pairing would be a good plan going forward,now if Bruins win the cup ,hey let him eat cake I guess I don’t care what they give him.Lol

 

[whatsbruin]

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Still, even with his numbers down across the board it's not like he's taking a massive haircut. Your still probably looking at 4-4.5 million per. I just don't think he gets exactly 5 per again. Now if he does, fine and dandy, I won't complain. I just want the big man back for another year. He's still a force unlike anything else in the sport.

Chara just doesn't have the hair to take a massive haircut. He can take a little off the sides, and maybe the top, but no way can it be massive.
I fail to see how a hair cut will help the cap either. I'm lost over this post.

 

[bme44]

Chara is still very much a capable NHL defenseman. I'd take him back on a 1 year, 3-4M AAV deal, at the most.

I am very thankful for all he has provided the Bruins. Having said this I think it is time for both him and the Bruins to except how limited his skills have become.

 

[rocketdan9]

Topic that came up at work

Will Chara make it into the HOF?

 

[Mainehockey33]

Topic that came up at work

Will Chara make it into the HOF?

If he doesn’t than the HoF is a sham. Greatest defensive defenseman of his generation, one of the longest captains of the Boston Bruins, and has his name on the cup.

 

[Alicat]

Topic that came up at work

Will Chara make it into the HOF?

I hope you gave them all a strange look for asking the question.

First ballot slam dunk

 

[rocketdan9]

I hope you gave them all a strange look for asking the question.

First ballot slam dunk

How much does total points for Ds matter?

I certainly hope he is

 

[Alicat]

How much does total points for Ds matter?

I certainly hope he is

In his case I don't think it will matter.

 

[Mainehockey33]

How much does total points for Ds matter?

I certainly hope he is

Pronger has 70 more career points than Chara does right now and he’s in the hall. I think that’s a pretty close comparison.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

How much does total points for Ds matter?

I certainly hope he is

Norris voting: 1-2-2-3-3-3-4-5
3x AS-1
4x AS-2
13 years and counting wearing the C for an Original 6 and led them to a Cup

Chara is one of the all time great shut down defenders. 6x Norris finalist is insane. When the time comes, he waltzes in 1st ballot no question about it.

Craziest thing is as great as he was, He's only the 4th best defender to wear the B (Orr, Bourque, Shore)

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I love Z, but at his age now, I have to admit I keep thinking about who else those $millions$ could be spent on?

Who could you get that can play and shut down the opponents best players, that is a top PKer, imposing frame, HoF, leader and well respected teammate?

All that for 1y commitments at half of what the top D are now getting?

Love Chara. He can play on the Bruins as long as he wants.

 

[JOKER 192]

Who could you get that can play and shut down the opponents best players, that is a top PKer, imposing frame, HoF, leader and well respected teammate?

All that for 1y commitments at half of what the top D are now getting?

Love Chara. He can play on the Bruins as long as he wants.

ll that for 1y commitments at half of what the top D are now getting?

Ok so which is making 13.5M? Just wondering.

 

[Don Cherry]

Topic that came up at work

Will Chara make it into the HOF?

YES!

 

[Estlin]

Love Chara. He can play on the Bruins as long as he wants.

So, how is Boston going to make room for Vaak, Lauzon and/or Zboril in the next year or two—to say nothing of already having Krug, Moore and Grzelcyk?

 

[Chief Nine]

So, how is Boston going to make room for Vaak, Lauzon and/or Zboril in the next year or two—to say nothing of already having Krug, Moore and Grzelcyk?

Considering Steve Kampfer has played 28 games so far this year oughta be an indicator that won’t be an issue

 

[Estlin]

Considering Steve Kampfer has played 28 games so far this year oughta be an indicator that won’t be an issue

Kampfer is a RHD and has played owing primarily to injuries to McAvoy and Miller. The fact remains that Boston has an overabundance of LHD, both in Boston and in Providence.

 

[Chief Nine]

Kampfer is a RHD and has played owing primarily to injuries to McAvoy and Miller. The fact remains that Boston has an overabundance of LHD, both in Boston and in Providence.

The point is (and I used Kampfer as an example) that injuries will happen and you will likely see any of those guys plus Chara next year

 

[Mainehockey33]

Chara had a strong game last night. I wonder if he’ll keep getting better the further he gets from that knee injury.

 

[Estlin]

The point is (and I used Kampfer as an example) that injuries will happen and you will likely see any of those guys plus Chara next year

Yeah, I agree that it’s more than likely that Chara returns next year. It’s just that something will have to give with the organization’s glut of LHD, whether that will mean moving Krug in the off season or another transaction.

Winning the Stanley Cup might be a boon for Sweeney (beyond just the thrill of winning it). It would make moving on from Chara that much easier (and he might even choose to retire). It would also enable him to move someone like Backes more easily (who may become more open to being moved anywhere, given that he’d have his Cup).

 

[BBB24]

Topic that came up at work

Will Chara make it into the HOF?

First ballot

 

[TCB]

How much does total points for Ds matter?

I certainly hope he is

Chara next goal will be the 200th of his career making him only the 22nd defenseman in the history in the game to reach that mark, so I think he's pretty safe when it comes to offensive numbers as well.

 

[Budddy]

Z is a slam dunk hall of famer plus will number retired. One of my all time favourite Bruin players and wears the C great for this team.