Zdeno Chara finally has a title. The Boston Bruins announced on Thursday that Chara is officially now their Hockey Operations Advisor and Mentor.
Chara, who captained the Bruins from 2006-2020, rejoined the organization last season in a loosely defined mentorship role, but did not have an official title until now.
According to the Bruins, Chara "will work closely with both players and staff to advise the organization in key areas. His primary responsibilities will include building relationships and 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 team’s development staff and make periodic visits to connect with prospects at the AHL level."
“The Bruins organization is excited and proud to welcome back Zdeno,” Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney said in a statement. “In his role as an advisor and mentor, Zdeno will share with our players and coaches his experience as a dedicated athlete, a respected leader and one of the NHL’s all-time greats.”
“Having played alongside Zdeno, I know firsthand the leadership, work ethic and professionalism he brings every day,” said Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm. “We’re thrilled to have him back with the Bruins in this role, where his knowledge of the game will be a great resource for our players and staff.”