One of the most dominant defenseman of the 21st century, current Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara deserves a place among hockey history’s elite. Standing at 6 foot 9, the tallest in NHL history, Chara has been shutting down the game’s most notorious goal scorers for over 19 seasons.
‘Big Z’, as he is affectionately known as, has been tasked with logging big minutes against other team’s top lines, and has been incredibly successful in that role. Chara has lost a step in the past few years but that shouldn’t be taken into consideration.