ZEEDAYNO CHARA ROOKIE EXPERIENCE

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ZEEDAYNO CHARA

ROOKIE EXPERIENCE 

Zeedayno Chara has always dreamed of playing in the VHL.  He played his final year of Junior for the Barrie Colts of the OHL 2 years ago. Now at 22 years old he entered the league as a free agent. He signed with the Miami Marauders of the VHLM. Chara played 36 regular season games and 6 playoff games for Miami.  He put up 2 goals and 31 assists total in those games. 

 

After he was eliminated from the VHLM playoffs Chara's focus was on the VHL draft.  He had no idea where he would be drafted.  There were many mock drafts that predicted what spot Chara may be selected at. VHL.com had Chara going 8th to Riga , VSN had him being selected 7th by Calgary and another local newspaper had Chara also going to Calgary.  Many teams showed interest but Zeedayno didn't know what team was going to call his name on draft night. 

Finally the draft begins and Chara sees the top Defensemen Reinhart selected 2nd overall.  He waits in anticipation.  Moscow makes a predictable pick at 3rd overall and now the New York Americans General Manager steps up to the podium.  Esso: " With the 4th overall selection, the New York Americans select Zeedayno Chara". 

Chara was ecstatic to step up and dawn that Americans Jersey.  He was excited and proud to be part of an organization with such a great history. 

 

We are currently in the off season and Chara is officially a VHL rookie now.  He signed a 3 year entry level deal. Season 1: $2.5M , season 2: $1M and season 3: $1M. He is very optimistic with New Yorks future. The team has young promising players in all positions. Zeedayno was excited to be joining the team that selected Red lite 1st overall in the previous draft. If we had to predict Chara's season stats they would be as follows: 6 goals, 35 assists , 41 points.  Not bad for the defensive minded rookie. Not close to ROTY worthy but a respectable start to career nonetheless.  

 

Big Z plans to get to know his new city before the season starts.  He will play the role of tourist this week and check out all the sites. His teamates gave him a welcome package that included: white New Balance shoes, a fanny pack, sun hat , long white socks and a old Polaroid camera.  Dressed in his new attire, Chara will check out the Big Apple tomorrow. 

 

 

Will Chara's rookie season surprise people,  be predictable or will he disappoint? 

With the season 77 just around the corner all these questions will be answered with his play on the ice.