Is Zdeno Chara a top-10 defenseman of all-time? - Forum

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Zdeno Chara got his No. 33 sent to the rafters of TD Garden on Thursday night. To me, the former Bruins captain is a hockey legend. Tallest player ever, hardest slapshot winner in the All-Star skills competition, great leader, athlete and person.

Is he one of the top 10 NHL defensemen ever?

Adam Proteau addressed the question in November:

Zdeno Chara is now a Hockey Hall of Famer, but is he a top-10 NHL defenseman of all-time?

thehockeynews.comWhere Does Zdeno Chara Rank Among The NHL's Best D-Men Ever?Zdeno Chara is now a Hockey Hall of Famer, but is he a top-10 NHL defenseman of all-time?