Former Bruins Zdeno Chara signs with WASHINGTON - II

[Maine Fan]

@Alicat asking about big Z.

Thanks

 

[Maine Fan]

I'm pretty sure in a thread about Zdeno Chara, "the big man" isn't referring to Tuukka Rask.

My bad, I didn't look at it again my bad

 

[Alicat]

I'm pretty sure in a thread about Zdeno Chara, "the big man" isn't referring to Tuukka Rask.

There is only one big man and it isn’t Tuukka.

 

[Maine Fan]

There is only one big man, and it isn’t Tuukka.

I got it; my bad; I was too quick to post without reading the title. I have this Tuukka Rask, veteran goalie, the Boston Bruins' next goalie team for the coming season in my head.

I have been very clear about my position regarding Chara, "the Big Man," and the Bruins' decision last offseason; it's the effect on this past season's play, and results. And where the Bruins are for this coming season.

 

[Over the volcano]

Always thought he should retire on his own terms, but if he were to make that choice now his last game would have been against the Bruins and they couldn’t even get a single shot on goal when he was on the ice ... that’d be a good way to go out.

 

[Alicat]

Has there been any word on what the big man plans to do this season? Seems really quiet.

 

[inactive user]

Has there been any word on what the big man plans to do this season? Seems really quiet.

I imagine he’d wait until near the end of the offseason before making a decision. Personally I believe he will retire.

 

[Alicat]

I imagine he’d wait until near the end of the offseason before making a decision. Personally I believe he will retire.

That is where I am at.

He will sign a 1 day contract with the Bruins and retire.

 

[inactive user]

That is where I am at.

He will sign a 1 day contract with the Bruins and retire.

I’d love that. Fans are back in the garden and he’d finally get the standing ovation that he deserves.

 

[UConn126]

Has there been any word on what the big man plans to do this season? Seems really quiet.

My guess is he's going to see if there's interest in free agency. If some team wants them, and he thinks it's a fit, I see him playing another year. I don't think a contender takes him, but he could be of value to a young team that needs a veteran locker room presence. Ottawa kinda makes sense to me. Z started his career there, and they have some quality young pieces without a true leader. Z could go in and show them how a good locker room is run, and mentor whoever they select to be their next captain on how to be the best they can be in the role.

 

[inactive user]

My guess is he's going to see if there's interest in free agency. If some team wants them, and he thinks it's a fit, I see him playing another year. I don't think a contender takes him, but he could be of value to a young team that needs a veteran locker room presence. Ottawa kinda makes sense to me. Z started his career there, and they have some quality young pieces without a true leader. Z could go in and show them how a good locker room is run, and mentor whoever they select to be their next captain on how to be the best they can be in the role.

I don’t know I think if he were to play another season he would want to do it knowing he has a shot at the cup.

 

[Bruinaura]

About the only thing I feel comfortable saying about Chara and next season is that I don't see him returning to Washington lol.

 

[McGarnagle]

Imagine if the year in Washington humbled his expectations and he agrees to return to play a reduced schedule on the 3rd pair

 

[Alicat]

Imagine if the year in Washington humbled his expectations and he agrees to return to play a reduced schedule on the 3rd pair

I'd be ok with that as long as we sign Hall, Krejci and add another goalie

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I'd be ok with that as long as we sign Hall, Krejci and add another goalie

And another top 4 defenceman with some size.

 

[LouJersey]

he was terrible with the Caps. I don't want him back here in a playing capacity

 

[Smitty93]

he was terrible with the Caps. I don't want him back here in a playing capacity

I'm starting the campaign today: Chara for (Team) President 2022

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I'm starting the campaign today: Chara for (Team) President 2022

he & Neely should fight for it.

 

[BMC]

he & Neely should fight for it.

Zee would kick Sea Bass' ass.

 

[finchster]

he & Neely should fight for it.

That's a fight I'd pay to see.

 

[Ivo]

I wonder whether he would like to have another go at the Olympics. Slovakia first needs to qualify (mini-tournament in August), so if Z intends to keep playing, we might see him there first.

 

[McGarnagle]

I wonder whether he would like to have another go at the Olympics. Slovakia first needs to qualify (mini-tournament in August), so if Z intends to keep playing, we might see him there first.

Good point. Especially if Bettman announces no participation again, I could see Z playing for Slovakia's olympic team full-time

 

[GordonHowe]

I'd be ok with that as long as we sign Hall, Krejci and add another goalie

Excuse: This will not happen.

I expect Z to retire. He could, of course, return to the Caps; I don't see him chasing a Cup elswhere, at 44, with a family to raise in Boston.

My hope is that Zdeno retires, and sees his number raised to the rafters as a raucous Garden fandom celebrates his greatness.

 

[Ladyfan]

That's a fight I'd pay to see.

If it were a younger Cam I am not sure Big Z would win

 

[Dr Hook]

If it were a younger Cam I am not sure Big Z would win

Yes, Seabass is looking more like a puffer fish these days.