The NHL’s Top 10 Defensemen – A Personal List

8. Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

May 12, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) checks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin (74) during the second period in game six of the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Age is catching up the the Big Z, and the Bruins have started to manage his minutes. However, he can still put forth a dominant performance at any time and take a game over with a defensive play or a booming shot on the offence.