Not so fast: Investigation of Zdeno Chara continues

by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 12, 2011 6:10 PM EDT

Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli thought that the criminal investigation of Zdeno Chara stemming from a check on Montreal Canadien Max Pacioretty during a game on March 8th was dropped by Montreal Police, it turns that the investigation is still on-going and could be a "long investigation".

The Bruins GM announced during a phone conference with the media on Monday afternoon that the Montreal Police had halted their investigation into the on-ice incident. Not so fast. It turns out that there was a miscommunication between the Bruins organization and law enforcement handling the case north of the border. According to Sgt. Ian Lafrenière of the Montreal Police Department, the confusion arose when the Bruins contacted the Montreal Police to inquire if Zdeno Chara would be stopped at customs for questioning when the Bruins traveled to Canada last week to play the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lafrenière ensured the Bruins that Chara and the Bruins would not be questioned by investigators when crossing the border.

Ian Lafrenière (who claims to not be a hockey fan), was a guest on Felger & Mazz on 98.5 FM The Sports Hub this afternoon. Lafrenière insisted that there is an investigation and it is "not a joke", but it sounds like this is not the Montreal Police's top priority and Chara will not be questioned during the series. Ian Lafrenière did admit that the fans that called 911 about the Chara hit were "stupid".

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Then I guess the animals are on their own. Even the cute ones.

by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 12, 2011 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

Of course it’s not, the Bruins are playing the Habs in the first round, I’m sure they will bring him in for questioning when the series is on the line.

by MattS on Apr 12, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

I think it would be justice served if Chara called the police on Montreal fans when they break and burn shit on St Catherine Street after they get eliminated in four games.

by CatNuts on Apr 12, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

oh my god. that would be perfect.

by phonymahoney on Apr 12, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

Well if they haven’t closed this investigation yet…they might just officially be the worst police detachment ever.

by bruinlorr on Apr 12, 2011 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

im wondering what the chances are of him getting arrested or brought in for questioning come game 3 and 4…

by BlueNGoldBomber on Apr 12, 2011 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

Red Stripe could teach them a lesson...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_A6N9L-LUQ&feature=BF&list=PLE80A473EC5409E7A&index=17

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by ilovethegbpackers on Apr 13, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

There can’t be anything left to investigate; I’m sure they’re just dragging the whole thing out in hopes that they can bring him in for questioning when the B’s go up there for games 3 and 4.

by phonymahoney on Apr 13, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Based on the interview, here’s my read on what the detective said:

“Yeah, we got asked to and while I can’t say it’s bullshit, there’s no way this actually goes anywhere. Please don’t call 911 about this ever again, if it really warrants police action, it will be after this series.”

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Apr 13, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions