Zdeno Chara talks chances of retirement
If anyone thought 43-year-old Zdeno Chara was contemplating retirement, think again. The blueliner, who was in the midst of the 22nd NHL campaign when play was suspended, says it's not something hes thinking about at this time.
"Definitely not getting ahead of myself. I'm still in the present and I still believe that we're going to play some sort of hockey this season," Chara said on Sportsnet's "After Hours."
He added: "That's where I'm at. I'm not getting too ahead of myself. Obviously I still love the game, I still love going out there and compete, and if everything is right I still want to play."
Chara is set to become an unrestricted free agent of July 1st, if those rules remain in place for this season. The Norris Trophy winner has signed back-to-back one year deals with the Bruins the last two seasons. Chara has 205 goals and 656 points throughout his career, which included stints with the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders.
"Very honored and privileged to play 1,000 games with the Bruins, over 1,500 games in this league," Chara said. "I've said it many times, I'm very grateful and I'm very lucky to be able to play with so many great teammates and under so many great coaches and good organizations."
Source: After Hours
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MAY 18, 2026
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| Jordan Greenway | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Alex Newhook | 1 | - | 1 | |
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