Player Discussion Zdeno Chara - III

[ODAAT]

Damn, I am so torn. I am happy to see him on the ice, but so scared of him getting more hurt than he already is. It doesn't even have to be a dirty hit by anyone from St. Louis- could be just a scrum in front of the net or even lost footing. I know he's a professional and a tough man, all heart. I am just cringing see him with that jaw protector- he's already going to have a miserable summer as it is until that heals.

right there with you, amazingly courageous but if I`ll be turning my head anytime he`s about to be forced to absorb contact if he plays

 

[Fenian24]

Backes should be the one sitting, he is the biggest detriment on our 2nd line and doesn't play on the special teams. Acciari has played well on our very effective 4th line and helps on faceoffs and the PK, this is a no-brainer.

No it isn't. Getting smaller and less physical makes zero sense.

 

[patty59]

Chara is the ultimate team guy and leader, he will not play if doesn't think he can help the team. He's not selfish, he will do what is best for the Bruins.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

No it isn't. Getting smaller and less physical makes zero sense.

Theres an argument to be made to leave him in for sure.

 

[bruins repeat time]

I will guarantee you that if we use 7 defenseman backes sits. It would be absolutely crazy to sit any other forward and it will not happen. If Zee plays his minutes will be down rather we dress 6 pr 7. We need him killing penalties probably more than anything .

 

[Gator Mike]

If Z plays, and the Bruins win two more games, there should be a Chara Statue right next to the Orr Statue.

 

[Lady Rhian]

Chara is the ultimate team guy and leader, he will not play if doesn't think he can help the team. He's not selfish, he will do what is best for the Bruins.

No one is saying he is selfish?

We are worried about his health and well being. Hockey is a physical sport, where anything could happen to make his injury far worse. I am not even worried about him being hit so to speak, but players get caught up in front of the net scrumming- something that is completely harmless for healthy guys, but could be devastating painful for him if he got whacked in the jaw area.

The man will be on a liquid diet for a few weeks, then he'll be eating soft foods until his jaw works properly again.

I would love to see him play- I love this guy, best Captain we've ever had, in my eyes. I will hate the day he hangs the skates up.

I give the man all the credit in the world- a true warrior, true Bruin inside and out, and an outstanding role model for the young kids.

 

[dtam83]

Guess I just disagree here. Game 6 of the SCF without your captain you need as much veteran leadership you can get. I may feel differently if K Miller were in the lineup but I want Backes in there.

I'd rather have a 7th D man

 

[TD Charlie]

If Z plays, and the Bruins win two more games, there should be a Chara Statue right next to the Orr Statue.

Gonna need a little more material to make one tall enough

 

[dtam83]

didn't even realize it wasn't a full cage...it's some custom face beard thing....

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

No it isn't. Getting smaller and less physical makes zero sense.

It's a shame we don't have a fountain of youth because Prime Backes on this team would be an absolute beast.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

No it isn't. Getting smaller and less physical makes zero sense.

Acciari is every bit as physical as Backes.

 

[Lady Rhian]

Acciari is every bit as physical as Backes.

Love Acciari- the kid is always throwing hits and works hard. I don't want him scratched tonight, he's too good for that and deserves to be in the line up.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Gonna be hard to watch him if he plays. I’ll be wincing every time there is contact. Which is most of the time he’s on the ice.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

If I had to bet I'd say he plays

 

[missingchicklet]

If I had to bet I'd say he plays

Big ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If he plays and is in pain I would hate to be a Blue that messes with him tonight.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

 

[Lady Rhian]

Nobody better mess with our Captain tonight!

 

[Dr Hook]

The Captain needed to take last night off. He clearly was not right and was worse than usual at mishandling the puck, giving errant passes etc. Since he won't sit unless under any circumstance because he won't have it, let's hope the time off between games is helpful.

And of course, who was surprised that the Blues were going high on him?

 

[World of Wardlow]

Who is the f***ing dubmbass reporter that asked Chara about his eating habits in the post game podium interview? Seriously, wtf!?

 

[Salem13]

Who is the ****ing dubmbass reporter that asked Chara about his eating habits in the post game podium interview? Seriously, wtf!?

It's kind of important when your jaw is screwed. Chara isn't wired shut from what I understand but i don't think he can bite and chew properly?

Shakes can keep you going be he needs serious fuel and quite frankly your bowls need something.

When I broke my jaw it was wired but missing enough teeth to get an elbow macaroni in there.

I became a fan of what I called blender lasagne' heat some meat sauce, pasta, a little ricotta and all in the blender.

Not too much, leave some chunkiness but smooth enough to swallow.

 

[Kate08]

It's kind of important when your jaw is screwed. Chara isn't wired shut from what I understand but i don't think he can bite and chew properly?

Shakes can keep you going be he needs serious fuel and quite frankly your bowls need something.

When I broke my jaw it was wired but missing enough teeth to get an elbow macaroni in there.

I became a fan of what I called blender lasagne' heat some meat sauce, pasta, a little ricotta and all in the blender.

Not too much, leave some chunkiness but smooth enough to swallow.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

The Captain needed to take last night off. He clearly was not right and was worse than usual at mishandling the puck, giving errant passes etc. Since he won't sit unless under any circumstance because he won't have it, let's hope the time off between games is helpful.

And of course, who was surprised that the Blues were going high on him?

It was really only the puke Schenn who also attempted to decapitate Pastrnak.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Chara will break the record for most Game 7s played Wednesday. This will be his 14th Game 7, which will surpass Patrick Roy and Scott Stevens' 13. Bergeron and Krejci are also getting up there with 12 and 11 respectively. The bold names include Bruins vs. Blues Game 7.

Zdeno Chara: 14
Patrick Roy: 13
Scott Stevens: 13
Glenn Anderson: 12
Nicklas Backstrom: 12
Patrice Bergeron: 12
Ken Daneyko: 12
Alex Ovechkin: 12
Stephane Yelle: 12
Dave Andreychuk: 11
Doug Gilmour: 11
David Krejci: 11
Al MacInnis: 11
Mark Recchi: 11

Info pieced together from this news article:

NHL.com Media Site

Backstrom/Ovechkin had not played Game 7 vs. the Hurricanes at the time.

 

[The National]

Chara seemed to have a better game last night, as far as his mobility goes. The scumbags punching him in the mask after whistles is putrid, although I get it. He will have his revenge..