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• Zdeno Chara: Calls it a career

  09/20/2022 • By RotoWire

  Chara announced his retirement Tuesday and will sign a one-day contract to end his career as a Bruin. Chara spent 24 seasons in the NHL in which he logged 1,680 games and generated 680 points plus another 70 points in 200 postseason contests. The 2009 Noris Trophy winner secured his only Stanley Cup championship back in 2010-11 as a member of the Bruins, for whom he played the bulk of his career. With his retirement, Chara is the last member of the 1996 Draft class to hang up his skates.

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• Islanders' Zdeno Chara: Future uncertain

  05/24/2022 • By RotoWire

  Chara finished what could be the last season of his Hall of Fame career with two goals, 12 assists, and a second-best team rating of plus-8. Chara has yet to decide on whether or not he will retire. The Islanders probably asked too much of the 45 years old to play almost 19 minutes of hockey each game this season. If Chara were to decide to return next season, it's unknown at this time if the Islanders would be interested in an encore.

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• Islanders' Zdeno Chara: May have played final game

  04/30/2022 • By RotoWire

  Chara scored a goal in the final minute of a 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday. It may have been his final game in the NHL. The arena erupted when he scored from the point. Fans chanted his name through a timeout and to the end of the game. And when the horn went, he was mobbed by his teammates and every member of the Lightning skated over to shake his hand. "All that that says volumes about what he's accomplished as a human being in this game," said coach Barry Trotz in the postgame presser. "If he continues to play, which he can, we'll be better for it. And if he decides that he's going to spend time with his family, he's left the game in a great spot." Chara started his career on Long Island and has played in 1,680 games, delivering 209 goals, 471 assists and 680 points.

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• Islanders' Zdeno Chara: Returning Thursday

  04/28/2022 • By RotoWire

  Chara (illness) will play against visiting Washington on Thursday. Chara sat out Tuesday's game in Washington with the illness, but he's ready to return. Three of the 45-year-old's 13 points in 2021-22 have come in his last seven games played, and though it's unknown whether Chara will retire after this season, he isn't expected to return to the Islanders once free agency opens.

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• Islanders' Zdeno Chara: Unavailable Tuesday

  04/26/2022 • By RotoWire

  Chara (illness) will not play Tuesday against Washington. Chara has five points over 25 games since his last absence on March 10. The veteran defenseman could return Thursday for a rematch with the Capitals, but more information on his status should be available in the coming days. Robin Salo will take his place in Tuesday's lineup.

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