Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton, former captains of the Boston Bruins, have been announced as inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025. Bruins' president Cam Neely praised Chara for his exceptional 24-year career, highlighting his physicality, defensive skills, and legendary leadership. Thornton, drafted first overall in 1997, was a standout offensive player despite limited playoff success in Boston. Their enshrinement alongside other notable players marks a significant acknowledgment of their contributions to the game.
"Across his exceptional 24-year career, Zdeno put forth an unparalleled combination of size, strength, and ability each time he took the ice," Bruins president Cam Neely said.
"His legendary leadership qualities were also continually on display, particularly when it came to his renowned off-ice conditioning which set a standard for all our players to follow."
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