Connect with us

FHN Today/NHL Links

FHN Today: Zdeno Chara reportedly wants to stay on east coast

Published

on

Zdeno chara

If Zdeno Chara continues his Hall of Fame career this season, the defenseman apparently wants to stay on the east coast.

According to Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic, the St. Louis Blues have expressed interest in signing Chara but have been told he wants to stay closer to his family who will remain in Boston.

Chara, 44, spent 14 seasons with the Bruins before playing for the Washington Capitals last season.

There have been reports the Panthers could have interest in Chara although that has not been verified.

Follow the Florida Panthers from the offseason to the playoffs with a subscription to Florida Hockey Now!

Last year, Chara played in 55 games for the Capitals scoring two goals with 10 points.

Get FHN+ today!

Chara’s season came to an end in the playoffs as Washington was knocked out of the first round by his former Boston teammates.

After the season, he was non-committal about returning for another season and seemingly said goodbye to the Capitals in a thankful Instagram post.

Florida seems to have its top six defensemen spots filled with Aaron Ekblad, MacKenzie Weegar, Gus Forsling, Brandon Montour, Radko Gudas and Markus Nutivaara under contract.

The seventh spot on the opening night roster is up for grabs with the likes of Noah Juulsen, Matt Kiersted, Kevin Connauton, Lucas Carlson and Chase Priskie competing for it.

Panthers fans: Any interest in bringing Chara down south? Yea or nay in the comment section.

FLORIDA PANTHERS LINKS

Speaking of the Florida roster, if you missed my breakdown of who I think makes the team for the Oct. 14 opener against the Penguins, you can check it out here. (FHN)

— The Panthers will indeed have a rookie camp in September and will participate in a tournament hosted by the Lightning up in Wesley Chapel. (FHN)

— When Joe Thornton finally signed his one-year contract with the Panthers on Friday, he said one reason he was joining the Panthers was because he thought he would “be a great fit with this group.” (FHN)

— NHL teams will have advertising on the front of their jerseys for the 2022-23 season. Who would you like to see on the Panthers’ sweater? We have some ideas. (FHN)

AROUND THE NHL

Is Tuukka Rask still in the Boston Bruins’ plans? It certainly looks like it. (BHN)

— The Penguins appeared to take the first step toward negotiations with Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Bryan Rust when they hired a new Director of Hockey Operations on Tuesday. (PHN)

— Anthony Mantha’s sister is a referee who is preparing to work the 2021 IIHF Women’s Hockey Worlds. (WHN)

— The Maple Leafs announcedll fans must show proof of vaccination to get into their building. Is Vancouver next?(VHN)

Get FHN in your inbox!

Be the first to know. Enter your email to get the latest from Florida Hockey Now delivered straight to your inbox.

FHN on Facebook

Panthers Team & Cap Info

Meta