NHL Twitter pays tribute to Bruins legend Zdeno Chara after his retirement originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Zdeno Chara is calling it a career.
The future Hall of Fame defenseman is signing a one-day contract with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday to retire with the franchise that he helped transform from last place to Stanley Cup champion.
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Chara is one of the best Bruins players of all time. He played 1,173 games, including the playoffs, for the Bruins and was consistently a top five defenseman in the NHL and a player who displayed unmatched leadership and dedication.
He was instrumental in the Bruins ending their nearly 40-year title drought in 2011 with a Stanley Cup triumph over the Vancouver Canucks.
Tributes for Chara have been pouring in throughout Tuesday morning following news of his retirement.
Here's a roundup of some of the best from social media.