McAvoy, Pastrnak and Chara have continued to grow their relationship in a new respect this season; Chara rejoined the organization as a Hockey Operations Advisor and Mentor. He is around the rink on almost a daily basis and pitches in his advice and observations when necessary.

Bruins royalty will be honored on Thursday night, as Zdeno Chara will see his number retired at the TD Garden before Boston’s game against the Kraken. A few former Bruins are expected to attend the event,

Charlie McAvoy is much different hockey player than Zdeno Chara was , but the impact the former captain had on the Bruins’ current No. 1 defenseman should not be underestimated.

BOSTON -- It is difficult for Zdeno Chara to stay still.

Ahead of the Bruins retiring his No. 33 to the rafters, we look at Zdeno Chara's journey toward bringing the Stanley Cup back to Boston in 2011.