NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – December 31, 2020
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Zdeno Chara signs with the Capitals, seven clubs open training camp today, Ryan Callahan retires, and more in today’s NHL morning coffee headlines.NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON: The Capitals yesterday signed Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $795K contract. He helped them reach the Stanley Cup Final three times (2011, 2013, 2019), winning the Cup in 2011. Chara was a five-time Norris Trophy finalist during his tenure with the Bruins, winning the award in 2009.Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signs a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals (NHL Images). SPECTOR’S NOTE: Cap Friendly indicates Chara’s contract also features an additional $730K in performance bonuses.
While Bruins fans knew Chara was past his prime, management’s unwillingness to bring him back didn’t sit well with some of them.
THE AHL: yesterday announced a framework to open their season on Feb. 5 has been approved by their board of governors. To Lyle and Family and to all here
Perhaps being the undercard to Wilson and an opportunity for more ice was enough to get him to sign in DC.
While Bruins fans knew Chara was past his prime, management’s unwillingness to bring him back didn’t sit well with some of them.
THE AHL: yesterday announced a framework to open their season on Feb. 5 has been approved by their board of governors. To Lyle and Family and to all here
Perhaps being the undercard to Wilson and an opportunity for more ice was enough to get him to sign in DC.