Chara has always been an imposing figure, standing 6'9 and weighing 265 pounds, Chara always had a size advantage. He used that size advantage to give himself a physical advantage wherever possible. But he also used that size to give himself a distinctive advantage in other areas, Chara still holds the record for the NHL`s hardest shot (108.8 MPH). Chara was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders, the team he will finish his career with.
Chara would only play 4 seasons with the Islanders before he traded to the Ottawa Senators, where he would play 4 more seasons. Chara would then move onto the Boston Bruins, where Chara would lead to the Stanley Cup in 2010. Many assumed Chara would retire a Bruin, but Chara wasn't given an offer when his contract expired. Chara spent last season with the Washington Capitals, before his career came full circle this year.
