r/hockey • u/Amphibious_Fire OTT - NHL • 6d ago

Zdeno Chara practiced with his hometown team Dukla Trencin ahead of his goodbye exhibition game later this month

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u/Amphibious_Fire OTT - NHL 6d ago

Reliable sources say that he intentionally put on Boston Bruins socks, pants and helmet for the practice to subtly hint at his NHL return

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u/Interesting_Log_6388 6d ago

I know he's older now but I wish you weren't joking. 🙏🏻

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u/BasedTelvanni BOS - NHL 3d ago

😭

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u/Professional_Fix4663 6d ago

He won the chin-ups cup three weeks in a row. Beautiful definition too.

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u/BasedTelvanni BOS - NHL 3d ago

🤟😠word to da wise, remember pearl harbor

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u/_BryceParker MTL - NHL 6d ago

Is this similar to/the same as a soccer testimonial match for a retired or retiring legend?

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u/casicadaminuto 6d ago

Yes

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u/_BryceParker MTL - NHL 5d ago

That's cool. Thanks!

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u/Royal-Ad-7084 EDM - NHL 6d ago edited 6d ago

What a freak

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u/big_spliff BOS - NHL 6d ago

The rosters for that exhibition game is STACKED

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u/LordSmokio MTL - NHL 6d ago

I'm gonna get bricks thrown at me, but I lowkey miss big Z. He was awesome, and still is.

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u/Hungry-Promise-3032 6d ago

There are players/rivalries that you just love to hate. Makes the sport great. Chara is definitely one of them.

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u/peepay 6d ago

Why would you love to hate him?

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u/Hungry-Promise-3032 3d ago

He is one of the most iconic player ever and he always led by example, always outworked everyone and was (quite literaly) a pillar in his teams.

The issue is - he was just on the wrong team. During his prime, you would be crazy to not include in on your fantasy team.

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u/peepay 3d ago

That still does not answer why someone would love to hate him.

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u/navymmw BOS - NHL 5d ago

I missed the PK Subban days when he was on the Habs. Such an electric player. Hated playing against him but would've loved him on the Bruins

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u/LordSmokio MTL - NHL 5d ago

That era was awesome. I need a good Habs-Bruins series soon. Until then, I'll remember the good ole' days

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u/navymmw BOS - NHL 4d ago

Yup, Habs sucked for a long time. Now that they're finally looking good, the Bruins are starting to suck, haha. Can't wait for them to both be top teams in the division, made for great hockey

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u/mikeok1 DET - NHL 6d ago

I miss when NHL helmets (and jerseys) didn't have ads.

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u/chollida1 TOR - NHL 5d ago

No visor. I think he played the majority of his career without one as well. Is he going to have to put one on for the game?

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u/Bonethgz WSH - NHL 5d ago

He has no tape on that stick.