Rumor: Patrice Bergeron to sign one-year deal with Bruins

[ON3M4N]

Aren't Marchand and McAvoy going to miss close to half the season?

No they're expected back early December. My guess is they'll miss less that 20 games to start the season

 

[LeProspector]

Glad to see him back

 

[BruinLVGA]

Imagine not needing the reigning Selke winner.

Exactly. And he put up 65 points in 73 games, I mean that isn‘t tripe either.

You know, even though I'm a Canuck, I respect how Bergeron plays his game, so I would love to see him play more in the league.

"Inflating his personal stats". Every NHL player is increasing their statistics by playing in the season, so what's the problem?

Absolutely.

 

[BruinLVGA]

No, I think he's pretty poor.

In more ways than one.

 

[topshelf15]

Not really a surprise,he will never put on any other uniform..

 

[Bevans]

Not really a surprise,he will never put on any other uniform..

Remains to be seen. I think we'll get a hint of whether that's really the case based on structure of his contract.

With a heavily bonus-laden 1 year contract he could go anywhere for one more cup.

If bruins can't get healthy and they miss the playoffs I expect him to be traded.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

In more ways than one.

I bet.

 

[wintersej]

Aren't Marchand and McAvoy going to miss close to half the season?

Its not a lockout season. One will be back in the 2nd month of the season and the other the 3rd.

 

[BB88]

With Bergeron coming back for one year it makes sense to try and get Krecji back too. Then the team could cover better for not having Marchand for the first 30 games.

If they sign Krejci they’ll have 10 +30y forwards in the lineup with core guys outside of Pasta being 37, 36, 34.

How is that build for current fast NHL playoff hockey?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Its not a lockout season. One will be back in the 2nd month of the season and the other the 3rd.

That's still a significant chunk

 

[Discipline Daddy]

Damn I would pay a premium to get Bergeron on the Canes for one year.

 

[HuGort]

Bruins probably still can contend then. He has that French Canadian will to win. Reminds me of Dave Keon.

I thought they might deal March for 2nd overall and make run at Bedard if Bergeron retired.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

What we need is young players and draft picks, not a nearly 40 year old looking to inflate his personal stats.

Look at it this way:If the Bruins are out of a playoff spot you will probably get a great return for him at the Trade Deadline.

 

[mighty Stanley Duck]

I'm even amazed why all those possible retirement talks from him.
He is still good player and top 6 C.

 

[Mickey Marner]

At least he's not signing with another team. Would be weird to see him in a different jersey.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

At least he's not signing with another team. Would be weird to see him in a different jersey.

I can never imagine. Bergeron is forever a Bruin, and he should be proud.

 

[Treb]

The reason we are in this situation is that Sweeney didn't trade guys like Bergeron, Marchand, Rask when it was clear that the Bruins were not contenders

When was that?

Boston made the PO the last 6 years, went to the final four twice (including a SCF) and 2nd round another two times.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

When was that?

Boston made the PO the last 6 years, went to the final four twice (including a SCF) and 2nd round another two times.

Yes, the Bruins have been a contender for the last ten years or so.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

Make it all signing bonus and flip him at the deadline for a haul at 50% retention.

what if they give him a NTC and he wants to retire a Bruin though?

 

[BB88]

I'm even amazed why all those possible retirement talks from him.
He is still good player and top 6 C.

He’s 37y this summer, look at the wear and tear on his body throughout the year and add his contract finished.

Getzlaf, Weber, Staal.
It wouldn’t have been completely shocking if he had decided to retire

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

what if they give him a NTC and he wants to retire a Bruin though?

I would certainly hope he retires as a Bruin. He's an ideal fit there.

 

[Mandala]

I would certainly hope he retires as a Bruin. He's an ideal fit there.

He probably could work for the Bruins after his retirement. He is smart and if the Bruins are not interested, other teams might be.

 

[UncleRico]

No they're expected back early December. My guess is they'll miss less that 20 games to start the season

If it’s early December for both then they’ll miss 20+ games without question. Last season the whole NHL season started two weeks later than normal and the bruins barely played to start the year. They still played their 20th game by 12/2. 20/21 started in January but if we go back to previous years this is how many games were played by the first of december

19/20- 26 games by 12/1
18/19- 25 games by 12/1
17/18- 23 games by 12/1

So if it’s true they are out until early December, then assuming a regular NHL schedule they will likely miss close to 25-30 games.

 

[Jee]

Probably the best choice for him. Too bad, would've loved him on the Habs to mentor Wright and Suzuki next year.

 

[BB88]

Probably the best choice for him. Too bad, would've loved him on the Habs to mentor Wright and Suzuki next year.

Montreal was never an option