With the All-Star break looming, an interesting bit of news had popped up regarding veteran defenseman Zdeno Chara, who had been invited to All-Star weekend, but has decided to pass on the opportunity.
Chara, who could have participated in his 7th career NHL All-Star festivities in Las Vegas next weekend, was apparently a late invitee with the NHL hoping that he would be an ambassador for the league and take part in the hardest shot competition.
