The Bruins are bringing longtime captain Zdeno Chara back to the organization in a formal capacity, today announcing they’ve named him a hockey operations advisor and mentor. His main roles “ will include building relationships and strengthening communication between players and coaches, attending practices and home games, and providing off-ice development support to defensemen, ” the team said. “ 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. ”

He’s a notable past-to-present bridge as the Boston organization continues to embark on a retool, particularly as first-time head coach Marco Sturm takes the reins. Chara hasn’t played for the club since 2020, departing in free agency to spe

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