Zdeno Chara signs with the Islanders; back to where it all started

Jan 26, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) defends against the New York Islanders in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsThe Islanders haves signed 44 year-old defenseman, Zdeno Chara to a one year deal. For the veteran defenseman, he is back to where his NHL career began in 1997.

Terms of the deal have yet to be made official.

Chara wanted to stay in the East

After the Caps were eliminated, Chara was pressed about his future. “I think it’s not always a decision I can make myself,” he explained. “Sometimes there are things in life you have to realize, and I have to have a conversation…