The 45-year-old played 14 of his 24 NHL seasons with the Bruins and was captain for his entire tenure (2006-20). He won the 2009 Norris Trophy voted as best defenseman in the NHL and the Stanley Cup in 2011.
Chara retired Sept. 20 after signing a one-day contract with Boston.
"When I started playing hockey, I would never have imagined being a part of the NHL or being part of the Boston Bruins organization and winning the Stanley Cup, or winning the Norris Trophy, Mark Messier (Leadership) Award (in 2011), or even having the privilege of seeing my name next to several NHL records," Chara said that day. "I know I can walk away from the game with the gratitude, honor and pride. And I'm not walking completely away from the game, but now it's time I walk along [with] my family."
Chara played 1,680 regular-season games, most by a defenseman in NHL history. He had 680 points (209 goals, 471 assists) for the Bruins, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals. He also had 70 points (18 goals, 52 assists) in 200 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
