SUNRISE, Fla. — His reputation draws well-earned respect across the National Hockey League. And he doesn’t need the money to back it up.
Zdeno Chara has made plenty of dough over the course of his 21-year tenure. He certainly doesn’t need the extravagant dollars now.
But the Bruins know that his 6-foot-9 stature still provides a vital presence inside the dressing room. So it came as no surprise when Chara walked into BB&T Center having inked another one-year deal on Saturday. The financials include $2 million in base salary and an extra $1.75 in performance-based incentives.