Bruins great Zdeno Chara announced his retirement from the NHL today. His announcement also included his decision to sign a one-day contract to retire with the B’s. Following his press conference, Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy debated not if, but when, Chara should have his number hoisted to the TD Garden rafters.

• When should Chara's number be retired and which current Bruins could also be added?

• Other Bruins retired numbers

  

  Aug 19, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour meets with Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) following game five of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

  Here are the numbers that Chara’s #33 hopes to join in the near future:

• #2 - Eddie Shore

  Defenseman, 1926–1940

   

• #3 - Lionel Hitchman

  Defensemen, 1925-34

• #4 - Bobby Orr

  Defensemen, 1966-1976

• #5 - Dit Clapper

  RW/D, 1927-1947

• #7 - Phil Esposito

  Center- 1967-1976

• #8 - Cam Neely

  Right Wing, 1986-1996

• #9 - Johnny Bucyk

  Left Wing, 1957-1978

• #15 - Milt Schmidt

  Center, 1937-1955

• #16 - Rick Middleton

  Right Wing, 1976-1988

  

  Paul Rutherford – USA Today Sports

• #22 - Willie O’Ree

  Left Wing, 1957-1958- 1960-1961

  

  Bob DeChiara – USA Today Sports

• #24 - Terry O’Reilly

  Right Wing, 1972-1985

• #77 - Ray Bourque

  Defense, 1979-2000

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