Former Bruins Patrice Bergeron II RETIRES (post 430)

[Absurdity]

This sucks. At some point we all knew Bergeron was going to retire, but it hurts that he actually did. It's crazy to think that I've been watching him wear that spoked B for the majority of my life. There are a lot of special players that have played in this league, but there will only be one Bergeron. He was a joy to watch, and I hope he enjoys his retirement to the fullest.

 

[smithformeragent]

Stream:

'Wish I could play forever,' Patrice Bergeron extremely grateful for his tremendous career with Bruins

"I wish I could play forever and never have to do this, but eventually you have to move on. The body tells you things sometimes," Bergeron said Wednesday.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[MustardStew]

Dang, 'Former Bruins Forward'

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Bruinaura]

Is anyone else from the team there?

 

[Ladyfan]

Coaching seems out for Bergy...bummer

 

[KrugAvoy]

Coaching seems out for Bergy...bummer

Bummer for sure, but for what Bergy has given us, he deserves to ride off into the sunset and do whatever he wishes . I'd love him to coach I think he'd be excellent

 

[bergeronsboys]

How many times are they gonna ask if there was a single moment he decided to retire!?!

 

[Ladyfan]

He said his family will stay in Boston for this school year but then will decide where to live (Boston or Quebec)

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Mad Dr Pepper]

I still can't believe it.

 

[Fenway]

 

[KillerMillerTime]

He said his family will stay in Boston for this school year but then will decide where to live (Boston or Quebec)

Wouldn't surprise me at all to see him raise his family in Quebec. I believe his wife is
also French-Canadian and I assume their parents are there also.

 

[Ladyfan]

Wouldn't surprise me at all to see him raise his family in Quebec. I believe his wife is
also French-Canadian and I assume their parents are there also.

Yes their families are there.

He did say he hasn't decided, and that Quebec was a quick trip by plane or car.

His kids were all born here.

 

[missingchicklet]

Interesting to hear Patrice say that he doesn't plan on watching much hockey this coming season. No itch to immediately get back on the ice to skate. Coaching pretty much off the table (maybe down the line). Glad to not have a set goal-oriented workout plan. Body telling him it was time. Spending time with his family mentioned multiple times.

After hearing that conference I feel even more grateful that Patrice came back this past season to try to give the team a go at the Cup. Even though he was still playing elite hockey it's pretty clear he was ready to move on. Props to him for being smart enough to know when to call it quits and focus on himself and his family.

 

[Bruinaura]

If you want to see him play again, you can go to his charity tournament in Quebec on August 10.

Carlo, Gryz, Clifton, and Swayman are all going to play as well.

 

[Ladyfan]

I like how he credits Claude Julien for his defensive skills.

 

[BMC]

So do we #37, so do we.

 

[Ladyfan]

Jack Edwards.

"The best teammate ever"

Jack seemed to know Bergy was done. He ALWAYS loved Bergy.

 

[Bruinaura]

So.....

When do they retire his number?

And do they do it the same night as Chara? While that would be cool in one sense, and I'm sure Bergeron would prefer to share the spotlight with someone lol, they both deserve their own night.

Do they retire Chara before Bergeron since he retired sooner? Or after Bergeron, since Bergy never played for another team?

 

[BMC]

So.....

When do they retire his number?

And do they do it the same night as Chara? While that would be cool in one sense, and I'm sure Bergeron would prefer to share the spotlight with someone lol, they both deserve their own night.

Do they retire Chara before Bergeron since he retired sooner? Or after Bergeron, since Bergy never played for another team?

IMO- both will get their own night. Chara first- w/o his signing the Bruins could not have turned the franchise around the way they did. Chara was the foundation of those great teams plus his leadership changed the culture making Boston a team players would want to play for.

 

[smithformeragent]

So.....

When do they retire his number?

And do they do it the same night as Chara? While that would be cool in one sense, and I'm sure Bergeron would prefer to share the spotlight with someone lol, they both deserve their own night.

Do they retire Chara before Bergeron since he retired sooner? Or after Bergeron, since Bergy never played for another team?

They each deserve their own nights.

Perhaps wait until the product on the ice starts to slip and schedule it for a Thursday night against Columbus or Nashville.

Good way to sell tickets.

 

[Bruinaura]

They each deserve their own nights.

Perhaps wait until the product on the ice starts to slip and schedule it for a Thursday night against Columbus or Nashville.

Good way to sell tickets.

I want it to be against Toronto.

 

[Mione134]

I want it to be against Toronto.

Montreal!