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Bruins list Chara on IR, for now

Zdeno Chara

Zdeno Chara

AP

Those who feel as though the Boston Bruins may rebound - John Tortorella, maybe? - likely rest some of their optimism on the back of a healthy Zdeno Chara.

It’s possible that he’s merely limping into what may otherwise be a healthy 2015-16 season, but it’s definitely looking like a slow start thanks to a lower-body injury.

The latest sign of a bumpy beginning came on Monday, as several onlookers (including CSNNE.com’s Joe Haggerty) pointed out that Chara was listed on injured reserve.

As Haggerty notes, that move is retroactive to Sept. 24, so his status really just opens up options for the Bruins.

Still ... it’s a little unsettling, isn’t it?

The Bruins likely realize that they need to transition away from their generational behemoth, but last season provided a stark suggestion that may not be ready yet. It’s possible that trading Dougie Hamilton and losing Dennis Seidenberg to injury only makes them more dependent on the towering 38-year-old, too.

This isn’t really something to panic about, yet it might leave a few extra seats open on the Bruins’ bandwagon.