Zdeno Chara was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first opportunity, while Alexander Mogilny finally made it in on his 17th try. Chara and Mogilny join fellow former NHL players Joe ...

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Zdeno Chára (Player) — "Big Z" played for the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals over a 1,680-game NHL career that saw him score 209 goals and 680 points.

Chara's 24-year career in the NHL was highlighted by 14 years with the Boston Bruins, where he earned a Stanley Cup championship (2011) and a Norris Trophy (2008-09) as the league's best defenseman.

It didn't take long for Boston Bruins great Zdeno Chara to make the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 6-foot-9-inch "Big Z" was inducted Tuesday in his first year of eligibility.

Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton among 8 selected to Hockey HOF By Reuters June 24, 20253:17 PM PDTUpdated June 24, 2025 ...

Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith all got in in their first year of eligibility. Alexander Mogilny had been eligible for election 16 previous years dating to 2009, passed over time after ...

Former Bruins Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton selected for Hockey Hall of Fame Alexander Mogilny is selected after being passed over 16 times and former Boston University coach Jack Parker is also inducted.