Postmedia continues its annual profiles of the new Hockey Hall of Fame class as induction night approaches Nov. 10, with defenceman Zdeno Chara.

HALL CALL EXPLAINED

Six players and two builders were nominated this year, each receiving a 75% vote or higher from the 18 members of the selection committee in a secret ballot. A maximum of six players (four male and two female) can be chosen and two builders, unless someone is named from the referee/linesman category.

WHY ZDENO IS IN

The man-mountain Slovak made half the ice a no-go zone for opponents of the Boston Bruins, playing the most games of any NHL defenceman. But during his 24-year career, prime years could also be counted on for 40 to 50 points as one of the league’s hardest shooters. Part of his 200 playoff games was Boston’s run

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