Zdeno Chara’s teammates were pleasantly surprised when their towering captain walked into the rink last spring carrying boxes of donuts to celebrate the Bruins’ Stanley Cup playoff berth. The move surprised his teammates because they were used to their exceptionally committed captain working, and eating, like a well-oiled machine.
Chara explained that he handed out the donuts to let the guys have a sweet tooth and loosen up. But he did not extend the slack to himself.
“I didn’t have any donuts,” Chara said.
That’s one of the many anecdotes from Alex Prewitt’s deep-dive into Chara’s makeup that demonstrate the 41-year-old defenseman’s dedication to excellence.