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Chara's No. 33 will be hung from the rafters prior to the Bruins' game against the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 15 at TD Garden. He will become the first European player to have his number retired by the Bruins. The 48-year-old native of Slovakia recently signed on to serve as the team's hockey operations advisor and mentor.

Aspirot arrived in Boston in July after inking a one-year, two-way contract with the organization. The undrafted blueliner found himself in Providence to start the year after training camp. Aspirot was familiar with the AHL; it is where he spent the entirety of his previous six seasons.

Arvidsson is 32 years old. His full-gas approach does not promote good health. The Bruins are not a playoff lock. Arvidsson’s two-year, $8 million contract is expiring. He said he has not spoken with the Bruins regarding an extension.

As the new year begins, the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are quickly approaching, and athletes from all over New England are getting ready to compete in Milano-Cortina.

“Wearing this jersey in front of you all was the greatest honor,” Chara added.

BOSTON (AP) — Older than Fenway Park, older than both Boston Gardens, older than the Bruins and Celtics and the NBA and NHL, too. Matthews Arena will be closing its doors this week after more than a century of hosting the biggest names not just in sports ...