"Within six months he went from a new young kid in the NHL to being one of the toughest best defensemen to ever play in our game," the NHL legend said of Zdeno Chara.

Zdeno Chara was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and few defensemen deserve the accolade more than he does. His induction didn’t just recognize the greatness of a player on the ice, but of a remarkable career that included toughness,

Bruins legend Zdeno Chara sends a message to Patrice Bergeron during his induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.

He’s the captain of the Keator Club. He’s at the front of the website and he’ll always be there,” said agent Matt Keator of Zdeno Chara.

The mountainous Slovakian defenseman spent four seasons with Ottawa and left an indelible mark on the franchise and his teammates.