After saying goodbye to Zdeno Chara, the Bruins showed that they want to move toward a younger defense - but now they have to prove they're committed to it.
If the Bruins want Charlie McAvoy to become the franchise defenseman he can and should be, then moving on from Zdeno Chara was a necessary step to take.
The Zdeno Chara Era is over. But the questions facing the 2021 Bruins are just beginning. Here's what the Bruins are looking at out of the gate in a After Zee world.
Anderson: Don't fall for talk of youth movements and financial constraints. The Bruins always had a home for Zdeno Chara. Which is why his departure stings way worse than it should as the B's enter a new era.
Will Zdeno Chara be back for a 15th season with the Bruins? We're not sure. But one thing's clear: The B's really don't want to say much about the subject.
Anderson: Bruins captain Zdeno Chara isn't what he used to be. But he's still a value add presence for the B's and should return for the 2020-21 season.
Anderson: The Bruins threw everything they could at the Bolts in Game 5 and it still wasn't enough. Plus: More on Halak, Chara, and other thoughts from a season-ending loss.
