Capitals Sign Defenseman Zdeno Chara The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with defenseman Zdeno Chara on a one-year, $795,000 contract by Washington Capitals @Capitals / WashingtonCaps.com The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with defenseman Zdeno Chara on a one-year, $795,000 contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. "We are extremely pleased to have Zdeno join the Capitals organization," said MacLellan. "We feel his experience and leadership will strengthen our blueline and our team." Chara, 43, recorded 14 points (5g, 9a) in 68 games with the Boston Bruins last season. The Trencin, Slovakia, native registered 3:11 of penalty kill time per game to rank 11th in the NHL and help the Bruins to the third best penalty kill percentage last season (84.3). Chara also finished second among Bruins defensemen in blocked shots (101).