As an opposing fan I have nothing but respect for Bergeron and how he's carried himself through his career. Hell of a player and person.
Patrice Bergeron Officially Retires
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Probably the most likeable guy in the league and that's saying something considering he plays for one of the most hated teams.
Pure Slaughter Value
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OMG PAGEAU TO B FOR DEBRUSK!!!!!!11
Enjoy your retirement, awesome two-way forward. Incredible player.
Enjoy your retirement, awesome two-way forward. Incredible player.
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Not going to lie I could see them waiving the 3 years or whatever the wait time is for him.
Fantastic career.
I assumed his decision to retire was just over 50 and took thos time to see where his heart lied and got to 100% retirement.
I wonder if he'll stay away, join the Bruins in some capacity, or take a year, or two off and join them then.
Fantastic career.
I assumed his decision to retire was just over 50 and took thos time to see where his heart lied and got to 100% retirement.
I wonder if he'll stay away, join the Bruins in some capacity, or take a year, or two off and join them then.
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One of the greatest Quebecois players to ever play the game mad respect to Bergeron.
Hockeyholic
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and as a Hab hater but a tremendous person of respect for Jean Beliveau, Bergy is loved here for all the same reasons. On and off the ice.
ManofSteel55
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The greatest two way forward of all time in my eyes. Great career.
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BigBadBruins7708
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That's a tough group to break into, but there's certainly an argument.
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Then at 5 you got a fight between Schmidt, Brimsek, Chara, Neely, Bergeron
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What a player and what a career
As much as I dislike the bruins as a leaf fan, you can’t help but love Bergeron. True class act and hall of famer
As much as I dislike the bruins as a leaf fan, you can’t help but love Bergeron. True class act and hall of famer
Not really....very few players last in the league as long as he has. Yes, several players in history have played WAY longer, but those are the very few exceptions. Gretzky retired at the same age, for example.
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Great player but this post is a good example of how overrated he got near the end.
Thank God it's finally over, though. Maybe someone of us can actually score some goals on the Bruins now. Announce Krejci now please.
ShippinUpToBoston
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This makes the loss of Thomas Nosek hurt. In the past week we’ve lost our top 2 PK centers and 2 of the top 7 faceoff guys in the league.
Still was a very effective player and could have contributed for another 3-4 years. I definitely thought he would be back for at least 1-2 more years. Especially with how this season ended.
Injuries definitely took their toll on him. He put his body through hell for the past 20 years.
What a warrior! Nothing but respect and well wishes in your retirement!
Injuries definitely took their toll on him. He put his body through hell for the past 20 years.
What a warrior! Nothing but respect and well wishes in your retirement!
cowboy82nd
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Even though I'm a Panthers' fan, I'm sorry to see him go. Such a class act and a hell of a player also. I wish him well in his future endeavors.
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Top 5 for sure, but behind Datsyuk and Federov at the very least.
Was truly fortunate to have watched him play and eventuallly lead Boston. Enjoy your retirement bud.
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ManofSteel55
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Debatable. I still go with Bergeron.
