BOSTON -- When David Pastrnak first encountered Zdeno Chara , back when he was a rookie after being chosen with the No. 25 pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, he addressed the then-Boston Bruins captain as he would back home, as Mr. Chara, a term of respect for an elder. Chara quickly shrugged off the formality, making Pastrnak feel at home and welcomed.

It's that kind of impact, and more, that the Bruins are hoping returns as Chara rejoins the Bruins after being named a hockey operations advisor and mentor Thursday.

"It's so simple with Zdeno. He has so much to offer, obviously both personally and with all the experience he has as a player," Pastrnak said. "We are very happy as players. I think every single young player in the locker room should recognize what kind of person we have in thi

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