US EditionFormer captain Zdeno Chara returns to Bruins in new role
Chara will leverage his leadership and Stanley Cup experience to mentor Bruins players and support development, focusing on fostering communication and aiding defensemen’s growth.
- On September 25, 2025, Zdeno Chara officially became the Boston Bruins' Hockey Operations Advisor and Mentor in Boston.
- After retiring following the 2021-22 season, Chara, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025, returned to the Bruins organization to help develop young players and strengthen the connection between players and coaches.
- He captained the Bruins for 14 seasons from 2006 to 2020, played 1,023 games, won the Norris Trophy, and helped bring Boston the Stanley Cup in 2011.
- His duties involve fostering relationships, offering guidance to players and staff, being present at team practices and home matches, supporting defensemen’s development off the ice, and regularly connecting with AHL prospects.
- Bruins general manager Don Sweeney and head coach Marco Sturm praised Chara’s leadership and experience, noting his return is valuable for the team’s transition and future leadership.
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