The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025, which includes first-year eligible players Zdeno Chara, a former captain of the Boston Bruins, Joe Thornton, Duncan Keith, and the end of a lengthy wait for former NHL star forward Alexander Mogilny.

Nearly 30 years after he was drafted, nearly 30 years after few believed that the extremely tall third-round pick would amount to much, Chara has cemented his legacy. He was a player who made himself what he became, who used his strength and his will and his work ethic to fashion a career that will go down among the all-time greats.

The Hockey Hall of Fame got a lot bigger Tuesday, as former Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara was elected in his first season of eligibility.