Player Discussion Zdeno Chara - III

[JOKER 192]

Again i disagree....

Well it's a generalization and there are exceptions but they are rare.

 

[aguineapig]

And Thank God for that!

 

[jgatie]

Told to me by a Quebec city businessman who claimed to know his dad.

So that trumps Bergeron's own words, and actual video evidence of his English skills from interviews and commercials?

Uhhhh, OK.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Hoping to provide a link to the full doc, unsuccessful. But check The Filth and the Fury. Julien Temple directed.

Will do, thanks!

 

[JOKER 192]

So that trumps Bergeron's own words, and actual video evidence of his English skills from interviews and commercials?

Uhhhh, OK.

No it doesn't, I have already admitted that, I never saw that video.

 

[Gee Wally]

I do believe this is the Chara thread.

thanks all.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

Told to me by a Quebec city businessman who claimed to know his dad.

You can read 1 septembre 2011, magazineprestige.ca for your information. It is in french but you will have the story regarding Bergeron-Cleary’s name.

 

[JOKER 192]

You can read 1 septembre 2011, magazineprestige.ca for your information. It is in french but you will have the story regarding Bergeron-Cleary’s name.

Thanks

 

[Addison Rae]

chara a bit too slow and stiff at this point but what a warrior!

 

[GordonHowe]

Will do, thanks!

Sorry I couldn't find it, but should be available "somewhere."

Lydon gets emotional, as well he should, when discussing John Ritchie,

 

[elMatador]

An hour long podcast with Z as a cycling fan and how it helped him to stay in the game for 22 years.

‎Watts Occurring: Episode 29 - Zdeno Chara on Apple Podcasts

 

[EXTRAS]

Hey guys, what do you think the chances are Chara returns for next season?

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Hey guys, what do you think the chances are Chara returns for next season?

Very high I'd say. Haven't seen anything official, but I see absolutely no reason why he won't return for one more round. He's still insanely fit, been mostly injury free, and has found a way to be very effective despite the fact that he's obviously slowed down in the last few years. His numbers and general play remain just fine. He's still an immensely strong leader of the team and it also helps a lot that he's got a partner in McAvoy who for the most part is very good at covering his undoubted limitations.

If he gets to lift a second Cup in a couple of months then I could definitely see him walking away after that, but otherwise I'm confident we'll see him again next season.

 

[BruinDust]

Hey guys, what do you think the chances are Chara returns for next season?

Baring an injury during the RTP, I'd almost say it's a guarantee he returns next year.

After that, all bets are off IMO.

 

[TwineTickler]

Hey guys, what do you think the chances are Chara returns for next season?

Agree that I expect him to come back... although in years past with the 1 year extensions I feel like that was generally taken care of by February/March, might be wrong.

I love Z, he's a HOF'er, he's going to the rafters, thankful for everything he has done for this organization on and off the ice... and he's still more than serviceable, but I'm very ready for life post Chara. I think we see the next level of Chuckies game when he has a different partner.

 

[Smitty93]

Hey guys, what do you think the chances are Chara returns for next season?

He's given multiple interviews this spring about how he doesn't plan to retire.

Chara has no plans to retire, eyes second Stanley Cup title with Bruins

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2020/04/27/is-zdeno-chara-retiring

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Agree that I expect him to come back... although in years past with the 1 year extensions I feel like that was generally taken care of by February/March, might be wrong.

I love Z, he's a HOF'er, he's going to the rafters, thankful for everything he has done for this organization on and off the ice... and he's still more than serviceable, but I'm very ready for life post Chara. I think we see the next level of Chuckies game when he has a different partner.

We'll see this team bullied around even more without Chara. Even when he is no more than Hal Gill on our 3rd pair I welcome Chara.

 

[TwineTickler]

We'll see this team bullied around even more without Chara. Even when he is no more than Hal Gill on our 3rd pair I welcome Chara.

Ehhh, I'm not as concerned about that personally. Certainly understand the argument but I'm not worried. Especially with guys like Frederic and Lauzy coming up.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Ehhh, I'm not as concerned about that personally. Certainly understand the argument but I'm not worried. Especially with guys like Frederic and Lauzy coming up.

They may be tough and defend teammates but one is 6'2 and one is 6'1. Frederic especially has shown he can fight but if it is Wilson or Reaves or even Kane, Tkachuk types will they do more than get a draw?

I'd like them in addition to Chara. The Bruins of 08-13 were tough thanks in part to having every weight class filled with toughness ready to hit and fight.

 

[TwineTickler]

They may be tough and defend teammates but one is 6'2 and one is 6'1. Frederic especially has shown he can fight but if it is Wilson or Reaves or even Kane, Tkachuk types will they do more than get a draw?

I'd like them in addition to Chara. The Bruins of 08-13 were tough thanks in part to having every weight class filled with toughness ready to hit and fight.

Game isn't the same anymore. I think we will be plenty tough minus Z. Certainly no one will ever replace his type of size and presence. We need to accept that. Anyways, probably 1 more year before that happens. Maybe Milan will sign a sweetheart deal here to play 4th line once his deal ends.

 

[Over the volcano]

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I hope he plays into his 50s.

So #kenlinsemanfan head explodes after saying he was done for the past 10y.

And also because he’s an awesome captain, Bergeron great friend and one of the best Bruins ever.

 

[Smitty93]

I hope he plays into his 50s.

So #kenlinsemanfan head explodes after saying he was done for the past 10y.

And also because he’s an awesome captain, Bergeron great friend and one of the best Bruins ever.

I was someone who thought he should have retired a couple years ago because his skating was rapidly declining, but the interesting thing is that I don't think it was much worse this year than last, so it's kind of plateaued. I don't know if it's something in his training or if it's the fact that he's basically deployed as a pure, shutdown defensive defensemen now. There were only 5 defensemen with at least 400 min TOI this year who had a lower offensive zone start %.

 

[alko]

Will Zdeno score a goal in this playoffs?

His last one this season was on November 27 2019. That means, it is a streak of 52 games (43 + 9) without any goal.

 

[Over the volcano]

Will Zdeno score a goal in this playoffs?

His last one this season was on November 27 2019. That means, it is a streak of 52 games (43 + 9) without any goal.

Pretty funny critique after last nights game ...



Also, pretty interesting, for the model shut down defenseman he is he’s also currently 22nd in all time goals for a defenseman, 4 more and he will pass Larry Robinson, 8 and he will pass Brad Park to sneak into the top 20 all time.