Zdeno Chara Joins Bruins as Hockey Operations Advisor

The Boston Bruins have hired Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara as their Hockey Operations Advisor and Mentor, tasking him with advising players and staff, strengthening communication between players and coaches, attending practices and home games, and providing off-ice development support to defensemen. He will also serve as a resource for the club’s development staff and make periodic visits to the Bruins’ AHL affiliate to work with prospects as the team seeks to replenish its pipeline. Bruins GM Don Sweeney and head coach Marco Sturm praised Chara’s leadership, work ethic and experience, saying he will be a valuable mentor and resource for players and coaches. Chara, 48, captained Boston for 14 seasons (1,023 games), led the team to the 2011 Stanley Cup, won the Norris Trophy in 2009, and finished a 24-year NHL career with 1,680 games before retiring in 2022; he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.