The Boston Bruins bid farewell to Zdeno Chara on Wednesday after the defenseman announced via Instagram that the team informed him “that they plan to move forward with their many younger and talented players.”
“I respect their decision,” Chara added.
Chara, who played 14 years in Boston, signed a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals.
In a series of statements released to Twitter, various members of the Bruins organization wished the 43-year-old well and thanked him for his contributions.
“It’s been a wonderful fourteen seasons with Zdeno’s talent, leadership and personality,” team owner Jeremy Jacobs wrote.