"Mr. Jeremy Jacobs, Charlie Jacobs and the entire organization welcomed me and trusted me with the responsibility of leading one of the most iconic Original Six franchises," said Chara. "I want to thank (former Bruin GM) Peter Chiarelli for believing in me from Day One and giving the opportunity to step into that leadership role. When I joined the Boston Bruins in 2006, I became part of a team built on character, identity and toughness. These values were shaped by legends before me - Milt Schmidt, John Bucyk, Eddie Shore, Bobby Orr, Terry O'Reilly, Cam Neely, Ray Bourque, Don Sweeney and so many others."
"Zdeno Chara's journey in hockey started in Long Island, took him to Ottawa and he finished his estimable career in Washington and finally back where it started on the Island. But it was here in Boston, where he spent 14 years with the Bruins, that he cemented his legend. And while he did not give any of his stops in the NHL short shrift, his time in Boston, where he won a Stanley Cup and a Norris Trophy, unsurprisingly stood out in his Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech on Monday night."
Zdeno Chara began his hockey career on Long Island, moved to Ottawa, spent 14 years with the Boston Bruins, played in Washington, and finished back on Long Island. He won a Stanley Cup and a Norris Trophy while with Boston and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Chara thanked Bruins ownership and former GM Peter Chiarelli for entrusting him with captaincy and leadership. He credited team character, identity and toughness and cited past Bruins legends as influences. The Hall of Fame ceremony included several Boston-connected inductees and an introduction by Nicklas Lidstrom.
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