Former Bruins Patrice Bergeron II RETIRES (post 430)

[smithformeragent]

The team is 100 years old and he was here for about 20% of their existence.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Any chance he pulls a mike fisher ?

 

[KingAlfie11]

Bergy in my opinion is one of the best leader in the history of the game period. He always played the game the right way, and he made damn sure that every player that played the Bruins would do the same. You can only have a ton of respect for Patrice Bergeron, he never took any shortcuts. So congratulation on Bergy for a tremendous career, enjoy your retirement Patrice and thank you.

 

[mikelvl]

It was a privilege for all to witness the understated elegance and unrelenting competitiveness of Patrice Bergeron - The Boston Globe

The timing was never going to be right for his retirement, even 20 years after he was drafted as an 18-year-old from Quebec.

www.bostonglobe.com

Though not as big or decorated or prolific, he was the Hub’s version of Jean Beliveau, Le Gros Bill, the exquisite and unflappable Canadiens center who was all but beatified across his 20 years as part of the the Habs dynasty.

I've been saying this for years. He is the Beliveau of Boston, pure class, hockey royalty. Be grateful that it happened.

Any chance he pulls a mike fisher ?

Why would he marry a country singer when he already has a wife and four kids?

 

[Ddawg]

I have learned to root for the sweater and not the player. The players always leave eventually, but this one.... hurts.

 

[Ladyfan]

I have learned to root for the sweater and not the player. The players always leave eventually, but this one.... hurts.

They are humans and so are we. I have watched Bergy for his entire career and just love the kid. He is an amazing hockey player and man.

There are a few players that I just like and cheer them on even if they play for another team.

Bergy will always be a favorite.

 

[DKH]

After Orr, my all-time favourite Bruin. Class act all the way!

Happy for him and his family. All the best!

Looking forward to a Chara/Bergeron management team.

And be hated by a future generation that never saw him play and are angry

No way

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[pgm16]

To quote Bobby Clarke again " Patrice Bergeron is GM's dream come true"

 

[EvilDead]

I'm glad Bergeron decided to retire while still at the top of his game. He has nothing left to prove, and while he didn't win another cup, he more than deserves a place in the rafters and a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame. I just hope that now, of all times, the Bruins can finally reset properly and plan for the future.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Hamilton Brian]

This team will never look the same again. It didn't look the same after Orr left, after Neely retired, after Bourque left, etc. Change is always happening.

Man, were we lucky. I hope we all understand the heaviness that comes now.

 

[Number8]

I'm sad, but happy. Sad for selfish reasons, but happy for Patrice and his family.

A true gentleman and an extraordinary hockey player.

 

[ranold26]

Travis Yost: Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron retires as an almost peerless defensive forward | TSN

As he hangs up his skates as an NHL player, Travis Yost looks at the numbers that add up to Patrice Bergeron laying credible claim to the mantle of best defensive forward of all-time.

www.tsn.ca

A great piece by Yost.

 

[Scotto74]

This might be the saddest day in my life as a Bruins fan. been watching this kid since he was 17 years old. he was a rock and a class act and the Bruins are going to miss his presense for a long long time because there will never be another that can fill his shoes.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Thanks for the best of times Bergy. He will never be replaced.

 

[Blowfish]

And be hated by a future generation that never saw him play and are angry

No way

I see your point however they are both winners!

I disagree with this sentiment. When the time is right....give me the Chara/Bergeron tandem GM team!!!

 

[DKH]

I see your point however they are both winners!

I disagree with this sentiment. When the time is right....give me the Chara/Bergeron tandem GM team!!!

Why would he want this

Neely was a hockey god now if you are under 40 he’s a dummy

I don’t want Bergeron doing anything with Bruins other than being an Anbassador

Look no further than Bobby Clarke and Serge Savard and Bob Gainey - their fans turned on them

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Wonder how long Sweeney knew Bergy was retiring?

Sure it was today.

May have been a month ago.

The team is 100 years old and he was here for about 20% of their existence.

Amazing, when Bucyk retired he was at about 40% of their existence.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Congratulations Patrice Bergeron!!! Sucks as a fan but I can see why he would retire. Feel blessed Bergeron pulled on a Bruins sweater!!!

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Any chance he pulls a mike fisher ?

Did Fisher have a herniated disc?

 

[Sam the Lion]

Why would he want this

Neely was a hockey god now if you are under 40 he’s a dummy

I don’t want Bergeron doing anything with Bruins other than being an Anbassador

Look no further than Bobby Clarke and Serge Savard and Bob Gainey - their fans turned on them

Exactly.

 

[BTO]

 

[Gordoff]

Yeah it’s possible Lucic slipped up when he said something about filling a leadership void. I think we all assumed Foligno since he had just been traded, but it’s possibly he knew.

He also said something about Marchand and Pasta are still here, and looking forward to playing with them. I don't know but it feels like there was a lot in that statement. I didn't say it at the time because I thought it was just an off the cuff remark but now......
For me, this feels a lot like when Bobby Orr left for the 'Hawks.
That dragged on until the day Orr finally did retire, not as a Bruin but as a Blackhawk.
We were fortunate enough to have had him here for 19 seasons.
He deserves so much more praise than we can give him.
Simply the best, he's earned the right to retire on top of his craft.
Via Con Dios Patrice.

 

[Gee Wally]