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Tags: 1996 NHL Entry Draft

Zdeno Chara

Matthew Zator | April 22, 2021

Born: March 18, 1977 Draft: 1996 Islanders #56 Overall Hometown: Trencin, Slovakia Position: D Known For: Nicknamed “Big Z” Shoots: Left National Team: Slovakia Current Status: Retired Zdeno Chára (Slovak…

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