ZDENO
CHARA
D
Ht/Wt
6’9’’,
250 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
24
years
Debut
Nov 19, 1997
Born
Mar 18, 1977
(47 yrs)
Trencin, Czechoslovakia (Svk)
Drafted
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-09-20 |
Signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-day contract and announced his retirement.
|
| 2022-04-28 |
Missed 1 game (illness).
|
| 2022-04-26 |
Illness, day-to-day.
|
| 2022-03-11 |
Missed 6 games (upper body injury).
|
| 2022-03-05 |
Upper body injury, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2010-11 (Boston) |
| NHL | James Norris Memorial Trophy Defenseman of the Year | 2008-09 |
| NHL | Mark Messier Leader of the Year Award Player who exemplifies great leadership qualities on and off the ice | 2010-11 |
| NHL | Plus/Minus Leader Plus/Minus Leader | 2010-11 |
| NHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2013-14, 2008-09, 2003-04 |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2011-12, 2010-11, 2007-08, 2005-06 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2011-12, 2010-11, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2002-03 |
Scouting Report
"Big Z" had the size (6'9"), strength and enormous reach to be an elite shutdown defenseman, despite a lack of great speed and mobility. He always played the game with enthusiasm and grit, owned a booming shot, was a leader in the room and a mentor to younger teammates. His active stick made things difficult for forwards, while his brawn made things uncomfortable. Very few players challenged him to a fight because he was elite in that area as well. He will go down as one of the all-time great defensemen in the National Hockey League.
Long Range Potential: One of the greatest all-around defensemen in NHL history.
