Ex-Leafs defenseman reminisces about being rag dolled by Zdeno Chara

Ex-Leafs defenseman reminisces about being rag dolled by Zdeno Chara - Source: Imagn

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe talked about his encounter with fellow blueliner Zdeno Chara. The interview posted on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast revealed how McCabe felt while being pummeled by Chara.

McCabe said:

“They got big Z in front of the net. Eddie is trying to break his kneecap, from behind, and I see, and I see the wires crossing for Chara. And, I’m like the closest guy. At no point do I want to do this.”

The comments underscored Chara’s fearsome nature on the ice. Opponents rarely wanted to engage the behemoth defenseman, except when there was no other way out.