Zdeno Chara’s journey in hockey started in Long Island, took him to Ottawa and he finished his estimable career in Washington and finally back where it started on the Island.

But it was here in Boston, where he spent 14 years with the Bruins, that he cemented his legend. And while he did not give any of his stops in the NHL short shrift, his time in Boston, where he won a Stanley Cup and a Norris Trophy, unsurprisingly stood out in his Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech on Monday night.

It was where he became an HHOFer, and he showed his appreciation in his speech,

“Mr. Jeremy Jacobs, Charlie Jacobs and the entire organization welcomed me and trusted me with the responsibility of leading one of the most iconic Original Six franchises,” said Chara. “I want to thank (former Bruin GM) Pe

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