When Zdeno Chara began his NHL career in 1997, he wasn’t the best skater. That changed quickly, though, and he evolved into a top defenseman in the league. The first time Wayne Gretzky saw Chara was ...

Zdeno Chara’s journey in hockey started in Long Island, took him to Ottawa and he finished his estimable career in Washington and finally back where it started on the Island. But it was here in Boston ...

The eight-member class, consisting of players and coaches, was elected by the 18-member selection committee in June after each candidate received at least 75 percent of the votes required for ...

TORONTO — Joe Thornton always did things his way. Larger than life on the ice and away from the rink, the big forward with a radiating personality, elite vision, soft hands and a sparkling smile has ...

TORONTO -- Joe Thornton always did things his way. Larger than life on the ice and away from the rink, the big forward with a radiating personality, elite vision, soft hands and a sparkling smile has ...

Joe Thornton always did things his way. Larger than life on the ice and away from the rink, the big forward with a radiating personality, elite vision, soft hands and a sparkling smile has been ...

Nov 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thornton reacts as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) hands him the ceremonial puck as other Hall of Famers ...

The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted eight new members on Monday as part of their 2025 class, including Stanley Cup champions Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith and Alexander Mogilny. Hart Trophy-winner Joe ...

Nobody who knew Zdeno Chara could have been surprised by the longtime Bruins captain’s speech when he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Throughout his NHL career, Chara has ...