NEW YORK — Zdeno Chara never planned to finish where he started. But, two decades later, the 6-9, 44-year-old defenseman is thrilled to be rejoining the Islanders.
"Well, it’s kind of a full circle," Chara said Saturday on a Zoom teleconference to announce his one-year deal. "Who would know that this would work out the way it did after 20 some years, but I’m certainly very honored and humbled to be an Islander again."
President and general manager Lou Lamoriello has been looking to bolster his depth among left-shooting defenseman since trading Nick Leddy to the Red Wings for salary cap purposes on July 16. Players report to training camp on Wednesday and the first on-ice sessions will be Thursday.
