Zdeno Chara was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first opportunity, while Alexander Mogilny finally made it in on his 17th try. Chara and Mogilny join fellow former NHL players Joe ...

Zdeno Chára (Player) — "Big Z" played for the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals over a 1,680-game NHL career that saw him score 209 goals and 680 points.

Former Bruins Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton selected for Hockey Hall of Fame Alexander Mogilny is selected after being passed over 16 times and former Boston University coach Jack Parker is also inducted.

The Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, set for induction on November 10 in Toronto, features NHL stars Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, and Alexander Mogilny. Women's hockey legends ...

Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith all got in in their first year of eligibility. Alexander Mogilny had been eligible for election 16 previous years dating to 2009, passed over time after ...

Two former Boston Bruins captains, Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton, were elected to the Hall on the first ballot on Tuesday. They are part of an eight member class. They join Alexander Mogilny, whose ...

Drafted first overall by the Boston Bruins in 1997 and stepping right into the NHL at the age of 18, Thornton is sixth all-time in regular season games played (1,714), seventh in assists (1,109 ...

Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara may be the oldest player in the NHL at 42, but San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton and teammate Patrick Marleau also are breaking an age barrier. The three are set ...

Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton among 8 selected to Hockey HOF By Reuters June 24, 20253:17 PM PDTUpdated June 24, 2025 ...

Chara's 24-year career in the NHL was highlighted by 14 years with the Boston Bruins, where he earned a Stanley Cup championship (2011) and a Norris Trophy (2008-09) as the league's best defenseman.