McAvoy Comments On Life Without Zdeno Chara.
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MarcOJanuary 4, 2021 (7:33 PM)
The Boston Bruins open training camp and a new season with a totally different blueline.�
Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug are out and 23 year old Charlie McAvoy looks like the new leader of the defensive group.�
McAvoy has been given time to get used to the NHL and now he'll have his plate full as the team's #1 defenseman.�
After his first practice without Chara, it's clear that it's going to take some getting used to.�
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"It's different not having Zee around...it's different. His presence obviously speaks for itself and it was definitely different."
"He's meant the world to me."
McAvoy also revealed that he sent Chara a text message today to wish him the best in Washington.�
The B's new blueline leader didn't forget Krug either who's starting his season with the St. Louis Blues.�
"So many things I've tried to pull from his game...he meant so much to our team."
