When should the Bruins retire Zdeno Chara’s number and which current Bruins should join him?
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…
VANCOUVER, BC – JUNE 15: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Vancouver Canucks in Game Seven of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena. The Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesBruins 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
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#22 - Willie O’Ree
Left Wing, 1957-1958- 1960-1961
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#24 - Terry O’Reilly
Right Wing, 1972-1985
#77 - Ray Bourque
Defense, 1979-2000
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