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Oct 18, 2025, 12:12 PM ET

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Nottingham Forest after just 39 days and five Premier League matches in charge following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis saw enough an hour into the contest at the City Ground and took just 19 minutes after full-time to announce the end of Postecoglou’s reign.

Postecoglou’s dire spell in charge after taking over on September 9, made him the 10th permanent manager to last less than 100 days as a permanent manager during the Premier League era.

Here, ESPN take a look at all the managers who failed to make a positive impact in the early days of their reign.

Nathan Jones, Southampton – 84 days

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Welsh manager Nathan Jones left Luton to succeed Ralph Hasenhuttl on the south coast in November 2022 but, for the second time after his miserable 10 months at Stoke City in 2019, it proved an unsuccessful spell away from Kenilworth Road.

While in charge of Southampton, Jones secured fell to nine defeats in 14 games and left Saints seeking a third boss of the season.

Quique Sánchez Flores, Watford – 85 days

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Watford’s managerial merry-go-round under the Pozzo family’s ownership stands out among Premier League clubs and Sánchez Flores has taken two rides, serving for 44 games between June 2015 and May 2016 but only a dozen — with two wins — on his return three years later.

Bob Bradley, Swansea City – 85 days

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The first American to manage in the Premier League, Bradley lasted from October to December of 2016 — though, unlike Reed, he made it through Christmas before being axed on Dec. 27.

Bradley took eight points from 11 games and left Swansea 19th in the table, having also struggled under Francesco Guidolin, but they finally found their man as Paul Clement secured top-flight survival.

Frank De Boer, Crystal Palace – 77 days

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Lasting two days longer than Meulensteen, former Netherlands international Frank De Boer took charge at Selhurst Park in the summer of 2017.

After just four games of the 2017-18 season — the lowest amount of games a permanent manager has ever been in charge for — De Boer was dismissed without yielding a single point or goal.

Rene Meulensteen, Fulham – 75 days

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After a 12-year period in various coaching roles with Manchester United, Meulensteen replaced fellow Dutchman Martin Jol as manager of Fulham in December of the 2013-14 season.

Meulensteen failed to see out the season, as his side slipped to the bottom of the table after losing nine of his 13 games in charge.

Javi Gracia, Leeds United – 69 days

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Gracia lasted 69 days in charge of Leeds United before being replaced by Allardyce. Garcia took over in Elland Road following the sacking of Jesse Marsch in their tumultuous 2022-23 season.

The Spanish coach managed just 12 games in all competitions before his reign was cut short. He ended his tenure with three wins, seven losses and two draws.

Les Reed, Charlton Athletic – 40 days

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After suffering eight defeats in 12 games in 2006, Les Reed took over at Charlton but failed to improve matters for the south London club.

Reed picked up just four points in seven games, suffered a League Cup exit against Wycombe Wanderers and was sacked on Christmas Eve.

Sam Allardyce, Leeds United – 30 days

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In 2022-23 Sam Allardyce took over his eighth different club in the Premier League when he became the manager of Leeds United on May 3, 2023. The former England manager was brought in to Elland Road in a last-ditch attempt to stay in the top flight after the club fired Javi Gracia.

Leeds were above relegation on goal difference when Allardyce took the reins on a short-term contract, but he failed to keep them up after claiming just one point in the final four games of the season.

Allardyce’s contract ran out on June 2, leaving his stint in charge of Leeds as the shortest of any permanent Premier League manager in history.

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Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is leaving his role as an ESPN basketball analyst to become president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, giving the championship executive the ability to work across many of the world’s top leagues.

Myers will work in a full-time role with the goal of maximizing opportunities and bolstering processes for a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) portfolio that include the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, the New Jersey Devils of the NHL, Crystal Palace F.C. of the English Premier League, and an investment in NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing.

Myers also will continue to support Josh Harris, the managing partner of the Washington Commanders, after he helped assemble the framework of the leadership team that has guided the NFL franchise back to prominence.

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There will be no changes to the reporting structures of the HBSE teams — the presidents of basketball and hockey Operations will continue to report to their respective team ownership.

Myers’ arrival — and his reputation as a respected and powerful figure in the industry — strengthens HBSE’s executive ranks, as he will work strategically with ownership and the senior leadership groups at each team. He will remain based in California, but travel regularly to HBSE/Commanders properties and events.

“Our goal has been to hire, grow, and retain the best and brightest executives in the world and we are a stronger, more dynamic organization with the addition of Bob Myers,” Harris and David Blitzer said. “His experience as an architect of championship teams will complement our existing leadership structure, while also allowing HBSE to maximize opportunities across our portfolio. We’re excited to have Bob continue his storied career here at HBSE.”

This was the type of multi-property, global sports opportunity that Myers was looking for in the next chapter of his career.

Bob Myers helped build the Warriors teams that won four NBA titles and served as an analyst at ESPN after stepping down from his role at Golden State in 2023. John Hefti-Imagn Images

Myers spent the first 14 years of his career as a sports agent before transitioning to a front office role with the Warriors in 2011. Over the course of his 12 years with Golden State, Myers rose to the ranks of president and GM, building rosters that won NBA titles in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 while earning NBA Executive of the Year awards in 2015 and 2017.

In 2024, Myers served as an advisor to Harris in the buildout of the organizational infrastructure of the Commanders, including the hirings of GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.

Myers also began working as a basketball analyst for ESPN after stepping down from his role with the Warriors in 2023, and was on the network’s pre- and post-game basketball shows.

“I have been fortunate to know Josh and David for a long time, and I’ve always greatly admired them and respected how they’ve built such an impressive global sports portfolio,” Myers said. “This role was intriguing because it provides the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s most talented leaders and executives across the world’s biggest sports leagues.

“By leveraging HBSE’s global presence in sports, we can create competitive advantages for our athletes and teams that enhance our ability to win. This is the type of challenge and opportunity I was looking for, and I’m grateful to Josh and David for the chance to be a part of HBSE.”

Myers added: “I also want to thank Bob Iger, Jimmy Pitaro, and my colleagues at ESPN for an incredible experience during my time there and for their support as I pursue the next chapter of my career.”

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Carter Hart has his next NHL opportunity.

He officially joined the Golden Knights organization Thursday, the team announced. According to a report by TSN’s Darren Dreger, Hart has signed a professional tryout offer, which will eventually convert into an NHL deal.

Wednesday was the first day Hart and four other players involved in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial were eligible to sign with an NHL club. The former Flyers goalie will be eligible to play for Vegas on Dec. 1. The Golden Knights are a consensus Stanley Cup contender this season.

Vegas visits the Flyers on Dec. 11 (7 p.m. ET/NBCSP) and then the clubs meet again Jan. 19 on the West Coast (8 p.m. ET/NBCSP+).

Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were found not guilty in July almost a year and a half after being charged with sexual assault, stemming from a June 2018 incident in London, Ontario.

Danny Briere said in September that Hart’s agent contacted the Flyers and pretty much ruled out the possibility of a reunion between the club and goaltender. It’s uncertain if the Flyers had interest in bringing Hart back.

“In light of everything that happened in the last year and a half with Carter, they felt and Carter felt that it was better for them to look for a fresh start,” the Flyers general manager said then. “That’s where it’s at and it’s the only comment I’m going to make on it.”

The Flyers cut ties with Hart in June 2024 when they didn’t issue him a qualifying offer, turning his restricted free-agent status into unrestricted. He had been away from the team since January 2024 after being granted an indefinite leave of absence.

The 27-year-old started in five straight season openers for the Flyers from 2019-20 to 2023-24. He played parts of six seasons for the club.

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Sanjiv Goenka and Kane Williamson (X) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka announced that former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has joined the franchise as their new Strategic Advisor ahead of IPL 2026. The franchise, which finished seventh in the 2025 season, will be looking to rebuild after a disappointing campaign despite boasting some of the biggest names in world cricket, including Rishabh Pant — who became the highest-paid player in IPL history with a ₹27 crore deal at the auction.

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“Kane has been a part of the Super Giants family and itâ€s an absolute delight to welcome him in his new role,†Goenka shared on X. “His leadership, strategic insight, deep understanding of the game, and ability to inspire players make him an invaluable addition to the team.â€

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As reported earlier by TOI, Williamson replaces Zaheer Khan, who served as LSGâ€s mentor last season. The appointment reflects Goenkaâ€s long-standing admiration for the Kiwi starâ€s calm leadership and tactical sharpness, traits that helped New Zealand punch above their weight in global tournaments.Also read: Kane Williamson to be Lucknow Super Giants’ strategic adviser; Justin Langer retained as head coach, Carl Crowe appointed spin coach Williamson, 35, remains an active international cricketer but opted out of New Zealandâ€s central contract to explore franchise opportunities. Over his illustrious career, he has scored 9,276 runs in 105 Tests and 7,236 runs in 173 ODIs, with an average and temperament that rank among the finest in modern cricket. In the IPL, Williamson represented Sunrisers Hyderabad for several years, even leading them to the 2018 final, before short stints with Gujarat Titans. Now, his role at Lucknow will be about shaping the teamâ€s cricketing blueprint alongside head coach Justin Langer.

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  Bradford DoolittleOct 13, 2025, 11:34 PM ET

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MILWAUKEE — Few teams have a lineage of great pitching as long as that of the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise. With this postseason, Blake Snell is making that star-studded line longer by one.

Snell dominated the Milwaukee Brewers over eight innings Monday, leading Los Angeles to a 2-1 Game 1 victory in the National League Championship Series before a packed house at American Family Field.

“That was just so good from the start,” said Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, whose sixth-inning homer broke a scoreless tie. “Sometimes it takes an inning or two for someone to settle in. [Tonight] it was from the get-go.”

Snell held Milwaukee to one hit in going a full eight innings for only the second time in a career that has netted him a pair of Cy Young Awards. He struck out 10 and picked off the only baserunner he allowed — Caleb Durbin, who singled in the third.

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Snell became the first pitcher to face the minimum through eight innings in a postseason game since Don Larsen threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series. The only longer outing in Snell’s career was the no-hitter he threw for the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 2, 2024. Has he ever felt as locked in as he did Monday?

“The no-hitter, yeah,” Snell quipped.

Snell improved to 3-0 in a postseason during which no other starting pitcher has recorded two wins. He is the second Dodgers pitcher to win his first three playoff starts for the franchise, joining Don Sutton (1974).

If Los Angeles keeps winning, Snell will get more chances to add to his numbers, but for now, his 0.86 ERA over three outings is the second best for a Dodgers left-hander in a postseason (minimum 20 innings), behind only Sandy Koufax’s legendary run (0.38 ERA over three starts) in the 1965 World Series.

This is the kind of company Snell knew he’d be keeping when he signed with the Dodgers before the season.

“Even playing against them, watching, it was just always in the back of my mind, like, I wanted to be a Dodger and play on that team,” Snell said. “To be here now, it’s a dream come true. I couldn’t wish for anything more.”

Snell’s gem continued the Dodgers’ stretch of dominant starting pitching that began over the last month of the regular season and has propelled a postseason run for the defending champs, positioning them for a repeat despite an offense that has at times struggled to put up runs in the playoffs.

Dodgers starters are 6-1 with a 1.65 ERA so far in the postseason, logging six quality starts in L.A.’s seven games.

“Our starting pitching for the last seven, eight weeks, has been — I don’t know if you can write enough words in your stories about our starting pitching,” Freeman said. “It really has been amazing. They seem to feed off each other.”

But no Dodgers’ starter is on a run quite like that of Snell, who is hoping to win his first championship ring with the team he lost to as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series.

Despite Snell’s dominance, the Dodgers still had to withstand a ninth-inning push by the stubborn Brewers and understand the series is just getting started. Still, with the way Snell is rolling, he’s conjuring names of Dodgers present and past, like Koufax, Kershaw, Sutton, Valenzuela and Hershiser.

“I feel like the whole postseason I’ve been pretty locked in, pretty consistent,” Snell said. “Different outings, but eight innings, went deeper. The last three I felt really good, really locked in. Consistent. Similar.”

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MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo was with the Milwaukee Bucks in practice for the first time this season Saturday, after missing the first few days of training camp while he remained in his native Greece recovering from COVID-19.

Antetokounmpo participated in noncontact work only, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said.

“He said he’s going to need a good three days,” Rivers said.

Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami on Friday. The Bucks held media day on Monday — Antetokounmpo took part remotely — and started camp in Milwaukee on Tuesday, then flew to Miami on Thursday for a few days of workouts at Florida International University in advance of their preseason opener against the Heat on Monday.

“I think it took a toll on my body. I’m not feeling 100 percent yet physically,” Antetokounmpo said of dealing with the illness. “Just taking it day by day, getting back in shape. I was able to do some 5-on-0, run up and down a little bit. Tomorrow I’ll be a little better. I’ve got like 18 days until the first game, so I think I’ll be fine.”

Antetokounmpo, who turns 31 in December, is entering his 13th season, all with Milwaukee. He’s a nine-time All-Star, an NBA champion, a two-time MVP, an NBA Finals MVP and he’s one of only two players who have averaged at least 30 points a game in each of the past three seasons. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder is the other.

Not having Antetokounmpo for some camp might turn out to be advantageous in at least one capacity, Rivers said. The Bucks basically know what he brings to the table. Working out without him lets the Bucks see what might happen in the minutes where he isn’t in the lineup.

“The key to our team every year is the minutes when Giannis is off the floor,” Rivers said. “So, we’ve been working on that. And so maybe that’ll help us in the long run.”

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The longtime NHL forward has joined the University of Michigan men’s hockey program as special assistant to head coach Brandon Naurato, the school announced Tuesday.

Pacioretty, 36, played 17 years in the NHL, including last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He had five goals and eight assists in 37 regular-season games in 2024-25 before adding three goals and five assists in 11 playoff games.

After the Leafs’ second-round loss, Pacioretty told reporters he was unsure if he would keep playing.

“After 17 seasons in the NHL, I’m excited to begin this next chapter with Michigan Hockey,” Pacioretty said in a statement Tuesday. “I’m so thankful for the teammates, coaches and fans who have been a part of my journey. Hockey has given me so much, and now I have the opportunity to help develop the next generation of players. Michigan has a tradition of producing elite talent, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned to help these guys grow on and off the ice.

“Just as important, this next step allows me to be closer to my family and spend more time with my kids. I’m going to be coaching my four boys in youth hockey and that’s something I’ll really cherish as a dad.”

Pacioretty played one season at the University of Michigan after he was selected 22nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2007 NHL Draft. He went on to become captain of the Canadiens, while also playing with the Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes.

Pacioretty made Michigan history in 2024 when he surpassed his former head coach Red Berenson in career NHL points (681). He’s also the Michigan leader in NHL goals scored (335) and games played (939).

“Bringing in a guy like Max is huge for us,” Naurato said. “He’s been through it all in the NHL and knows what it takes to play and lead at the highest level. Our players are going to learn a ton from the way he sees the game, how he prepares and how he carries himself. It’s exciting to have that kind of experience around every day.”

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Dinesh Karthik joins Sharjah Warriorz NEW DELHI: Sharjah Warriorz have pulled off a major coup ahead of the first-ever International League T20 (ILT20) player auction, with the signing of veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik. The 40-year-old replaces Sri Lankaâ€s Kusal Mendis in the JP Duminy-coached side, bringing with him two decades of experience and a reputation as one of the most dynamic finishers in T20 cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Karthikâ€s cricketing CV speaks volumes. He was part of Indiaâ€s squads that lifted the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, while also winning the 2013 IPL title with Mumbai Indians. More recently, he transitioned into a leadership role as batting coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during their triumphant IPL 2025 campaign. At RCB, he worked closely with Tim David — who now reunites with him in Sharjah colours.Known for his six-hitting ability and calmness under pressure, Karthik has played 412 T20 matches, scoring 7,437 runs at a strike rate of 136.66, with 35 fifties. For India, he featured in 60 T20Is, striking at 142.61. His arrival is expected to bolster the Sharjah Warriorz lineup, which already includes captain Tim Southee, Sikandar Raza, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Saurabh Netravalkar.Expressing his delight, Karthik said: “I am very excited to be joining the Sharjah Warriorz team for the ILT20 tournament. I know they are a young team, aspiring to do some special things, and I am happy to be here. Sharjah is also one of those iconic stadiums one always wants to play at. And to be a part of the franchise Sharjah Warriorz, makes a dream come true.â€Head coach JP Duminy hailed the signing as a game-changer: “Dinesh Karthik is one of the most experienced hands and an incredibly innovative mind when it comes to T20 cricket, and I am chuffed to have him in our corner for the upcoming edition. His explosive batting, dynamic personality, and immense experience will surely benefit the younger players significantly during the course of the tournament.â€Sharjah Warriorz COO Kshemal Waingankar echoed the excitement: “We are elated to be welcoming on board Dinesh Karthik, one of the legends of white-ball cricket in India. His brilliant work ethic, infectious nature, and ability to score quickly will surely make the Warriorz a stronger and more dangerous outfit on the field.â€With the ILT20 Season 4 set to begin later this year, the addition of Karthik could be the spark Sharjah Warriorz need to mount a serious title challenge.

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CHICAGO — The chants have followed Pete Crow-Armstrong from the Tokyo Dome in Japan in March, across road ballparks throughout the country all season and persistently within Wrigley Field from the Cubs†faithful who regularly pack the place.

On Friday afternoon, they were more deafening than usual as Crow-Armstrong headed out to center field.

As those repeated cries of “P-C-A!†rained down from the stands, the dynamic Cubs center fielder raised his cap to another roar. Crow-Armstrong then repeatedly patted his heart, offering gratitude for the crowdâ€s raucous recognition of him joining franchise icon Sammy Sosa as the only players in team history with 30 homers and 30 steals in a season.

“They didnâ€t have to give me any sort of ovation,†Crow-Armstrong said. “Itâ€s really special that we get such a crowd every day, so itâ€s very important, for me at least, to let them know that Iâ€ve got them like theyâ€ve got me all year.â€

In the fourth inning of a 12-1 romp over the Cardinals, Crow-Armstrong connected with Miles Mikolas†curveball that dropped right into the heart of the zone. The powerful swing that had gone missing in recent weeks was back in full force, launching the baseball into the right-field bleacher seats for a two-run souvenir.

Crow-Armstrong watched the ball in flight for a moment, but then he quickly turned to his teammates in the third-base dugout and flipped his bat away. The blast was the All-Starâ€s first since Sept. 15, and only his second going back to Aug. 23. And with that home run, Crow-Armstrong finally reached this anticipated milestone.

After the game, Crow-Armstrong took photos with the fan who wound up with the 30-30 baseball. The Cubs star gave him a few items — a jersey, bat and baseball — and posed for photos outside the Cubs†clubhouse after the win. The center fielder said the man told him it was his first Cubs game in about 30 years.

“Glad I got to make it worth it,†Crow-Armstrong said.

With the win, the Cubs (90-70) increased their cushion to 2 1/2 games over the Padres (87-72) for the National Leagueâ€s top Wild Card spot. If San Diego loses on Friday night, Chicago would clinch hosting the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field, with Game 1 on Tuesday.

Crow-Armstrong also carved out a distinct place in Cubs history with the blast, too. He became the only player in the teamâ€s storied annals to collect at least 30 homers, 30 doubles and 30 stolen bases in a single campaign. That has been done 55 times overall in baseball history since at least 1901.

On top of that, Crow-Armstrong became the MLB-record sixth player with a 30-30 showing this year, joining Juan Soto, Corbin Carroll, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Francisco Lindor and José Ramirez. The previous record was four such performances in a single Major League season (accomplished five times).

The rest of the Cubs†lineup was right with Crow-Armstrong in the power outpouring, too.

Nico Hoerner launched a solo homer in the first off Mikolas to get the derby rolling. Michael Busch followed Crow-Armstrongâ€s historic shot with a blast of his own in the fifth. And then in the seventh, Seiya Suzuki — in the wake of a two-homer game on Thursday night — hammered a grand slam to put an exclamation point on a seven-run seventh.

Between Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki (30 homers) and Busch (32), the Cubs now have three players with at least 30 blasts in the same season for only the second time in team history. The 2004 club holds the single-season team mark with four players (Moises Alou, Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez and Sosa).

“He does things that help you win games,†Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said of Crow-Armstrong. “I think that he showed that the last couple nights. I think for us to be our best version of ourselves, heâ€s doing those things on a nightly basis.â€

In Wednesdayâ€s 10-3 win over the Mets, Crow-Armstrong scored from second base on a wild pitch in a key moment. On Thursday, he showed off his elite defensive ability by chasing down a deep fly from Soto and making a jaw-dropping lunging catch in the right-center gap. The power showed up again on Friday.

Those are the kinds of things that can swing momentum in an October atmosphere.

“He gets the whole crowd involved and everybody gets excited,†Suzuki said via interpreter Edwin Stanberry. “To think about what he can do in the playoffs, Iâ€m very excited.â€

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  Ryan S. ClarkSep 25, 2025, 03:02 PM ET

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Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara is back with the franchise he guided to a Stanley Cup more than a decade ago, named the Bruins’ hockey operations advisor and mentor on Thursday.

Chara’s role will see him work closely with players and staff to advise the organization in what was deemed as “key areas,” according to a statement issued by the Bruins.

His responsibilities will include developing relationships while also strengthening communication between players and the coaching staff. Chara will also attend practices, home games and provide off-ice development support for defenseman. He will also be tasked with making occasional visits to the Bruins’ AHL affiliate to work with prospects.

“The Bruins organization is excited and proud to welcome back Zdeno,” Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said in a statement. “In his role as an advisor and mentor, Zdeno will share with our players and coaches his experience as a dedicated athlete, a respected leader and one of the NHL’s all-time greats.”

Chara started his career with the New York Islanders and then the Ottawa Senators before joining the Bruins ahead of the 2006-07 season when he would be named captain prior to his first campaign with the Original Six club.

The hulking defenseman would become synonymous with the Bruins having played 14 seasons. His crowning achievement came in 2011 when he guided the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup since 1972, which was also the sixth in franchise history.

He would play in more than 1,000 games for the Bruins, and the six-time All-Star also captured the Norris Trophy for the NHL’s top defenseman in 2009.

Rejoining the Bruins also comes within the same year that Chara was inducted into both the Hockey Hall of Fame and IIHF Hall of Fame.

The decision to bring back Chara is also the latest move that sees the Bruins tap into their past with the club hiring former forward Marco Sturm to take over as head coach as part of a potential new beginning with the franchise finishing last year tied for the NHL’s fourth-worst record.

“Having played alongside Zdeno, I know firsthand the leadership, work ethic and professionalism he brings every day,” said Sturm, who spent five seasons in Boston. “We’re thrilled to have him back with the Bruins in this role, where his knowledge of the game will be a great resource for our players and staff.”

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