One of the largest leaves (in the double sense).
Zdeno Chara, 45, suspends his skates after 24 seasons in the NHL.
“I am proud of my career”writes in a statement.
The 205cm tall and over 100kg Slovakian has been a constant in the NHL for more than 20 years.
He started his career in the best league in the world in the 1997/98 season at the New York Islanders, but is associated primarily with the Boston Bruins where he played 14 seasons – all as captain.
Now it’s over.
The 45-year-old icon announced on his social media accounts that he is putting the skates on the shelf.
One day contact with Boston
But before retirement is effected, Chara will return to TD Garden and sign a one-day contract with Boston, officially ending his career as “Bruin”.
“The club has meant a lot to me and my family. There are so many people who have contributed to my success and I am looking forward to going there and thanking them this afternoon.”he is writing.
I played in Sweden
Zdeno Chara totaled 1,680 regular season games and 200 NHL playoffs and won the Stanley Cup title (2010/11 with the Boston Bruins).
During the 2004/05 lockdown, he played in Färjestad and helped take the team to the SC Final, where they lost to Frölunda.
