Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

To see other teams in the playoffs and battling for the Cup, it's something that gives you a little inspiration.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

I think to have nine days without a game, that's something that does not always benefit a team.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

I don't use the word 'rookie' because it just doesn't sound right. Little things go a long way and make a big difference for these young men who are trying to stay and establish themselves in the league. If we can help them out in any way, then that's great.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

I'm not a freak show. I'm a hockey player.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

Everything I put in my body has a purpose.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

You never want to feel so hungry that you'll put anything in your mouth.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

You don't go into a game thinking you might get hurt.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

I want to stay in Boston. I want to be a Boston Bruin, and I want to continue to lead by example and share my experiences and my games skills with the younger players and my teammates.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

I love Boston. I love the city. I think we have the best fans in the world.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

The great part, or the interesting part, is that when you stop eating something, you stop missing it.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

Everything you hear that people are losing as you get older, I want to be a step ahead of that.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

But there's no problem to lift before the game in the morning, then play the game at night.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

That's my goal: to be the best at whatever I do and the best I can be. I'm looking and searching for ways to improve.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

A lot of times life is spinning so fast around you that you kind of think it's out of control and that's when you need to slow down a little bit and take a break.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

It's always an honor when you have people trying to pick your brain and ask your opinions. I like being that. I've always been one of those guys that likes to think.

Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara

People always take pictures and ask me for autographs. That just comes with it. We all do that.