Former Bruins Patrice Bergeron II RETIRES (post 430)

[lakai17]

An absolute legend. All the best on his retirement. He is so passionate on hockey this surprised me. He'll be involved in hockey in another way I have to believe.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[Thirty Seven]

As you can tell by my name im a huge Bergy fan. I'll miss seeing him play but I doubt this will be the last we see of him.

The ultimate hockey player and role model/person.

 

[Terrier]

Thank you, Patrice, see you in the rafters and in the HHOF.

 

[Bruinaura]

One of my favorite pieces of Bergy trivia

 

[neelynugs]

we were all very lucky to watch bergeron night in and night out, on the ice and off.
a gentleman in every aspect - he even had time for absolute buffoons who cover
this team. enjoy your retirement, 37!

 

[Banded Peak]

I'm gonna f***ing cry. I know all things must pass eventually but. Hits you like a ton of bricks when it does.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[mar2kbos]

Anyone check one Marchand today?

Yeah, he must be so sad, its like a divorce. He has been his side kick on his line for the most of his career. That cant be easy to adjust to.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Aw man i was hoping hed stick around for 1 year....

Amazing career.

I dont usually like to rename awards... but renaming the Selke to the Bergeron is something id be on board with... he was that special of a player.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Thank you, Patrice.

Well earned retirement.

We knew this day was coming eventually, glad we didn't keep the hope up longer than we needed to once the decision was made.

 

[PB37]

You meant so much to the fans, the teams, and every player that stepped into that locker room.

Thank you for everything you've done and the joy you've put into our lives, #37. You're everything a hockey player strives to be.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[GordonHowe]

I really thought Patrice would return.

Regardless, I'm glad he did what is best for himself, his family, and his legacy.

One of the greatest to ever play the game, and, as noted below, a legitimate case for the greatest defensive forward ever. Who could, lest we forget, also produce handsomely in the offensive zone as well.

What more, really, can be said about this player, this leader, this man?

We love you, Patrice.

Good luck with all.

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

 

[Alicat]

I will be wearing my Bergy shirt on the plane home Thursday.

Marchy gets the C with McAvoy waiting in the wings for the next 2 seasons and then it will be the changing of the guard

 

[Bruinaura]

McAvoy favorite Bergy memory is Elmo



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[StonedZboril]

It was an absolute pleasure watching Patrice his whole career. I saw him live his rookie year and his final year plus a bunch in between. The guy never took a shift off in 19 seasons which is completely mind blowing. What a career. What a guy. I’ll miss watching him big time.

 

[Sheppy]

I will be wearing my Bergy shirt on the plane home Thursday.

Marchy gets the C with McAvoy waiting in the wings for the next 2 seasons and then it will be the changing of the guard

I'd rather them not hot potato the C around for the 4th time in less than 6 seasons. I think they'll go with McAvoy as the next captain.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Lots of dense, great posts about the guy already, and I don't have anything unique to add that hasn't already been covered within those, so all I'll say is that this was actually, viscerally, deeply saddening. Love the man, and only ever met him once during the 05 lockout in prov.

Best to ever do it. Gainey can suck a turd.

 

[CDJ]

There has never been a single era in the history of the game where he wouldn’t be a dominant force. He was the closest thing you could get to perfection.

 

[Bruins Uncensored]

I thought he had another 2 years in him at Selke/50-60 point level if he wanted to play... but, on we go.

Who gets the "C"?

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Additionally, this is the best thing for this team, right now. They need to pick higher, and re-examine (thoroughly) the guys who are making the final calls on their NA selections.

 

[Bruinaura]

I'm not a fan of Simmons but this is a great article

“How many players in the league could be the game star and get no points,” said Hall of Fame coach Ken Hitchcock, who had Bergeron at two best-on-best Olympic Games. “He had games like that where he completely controlled the game. He completely controlled your team.


“To me, he was the head of the snake. If you couldn’t neutralize him, if you couldn’t make him uncomfortable, you had no chance of beating them. To have a player like that, who carries the conscience of his team around, who is there for the kids, who is zero maintenance to have around, who’s a player you can put anywhere and with anybody if you’re a coach, that’s an unbelievable gift to have.”

 

[Thomas 11]

Thank you Patrice. I feel you are a member of my family. It’s been a true pleasure watching you grow up in front of my eyes. Enjoy your next chapter in life.