Bergeron Retires

        

    On July 25th 2023 Patrice Bergeron made it official, that his 19th season in the league was going to be his last. Before officially hanging up the skates for good the center in his last season brought 27 goals on 58 points and a stunning 35 plus minus. He was the captain of the black and gold and was the greatest two way center in the history of the sport never mind on the ice currently. Bergeron was a face off menace and would bring the defensive intensity that the Bruins god line needed. Being Hall, Bergeron, and Pasternak. A perfect complimentary piece to David Pasternak that in turn would lead Pasta to a 61 goal season. 
    
        The Bruins lost serious momentum in their playoff series against the Florida Panthers due to Bergeron being hurt. Now moving forward without him the bruins have a hole in center. Pavel Zacha will likely step into the first line as leading center, modeling his game after Patrice, the depth gets challenged here though, the losses of Tyler Bertuzzi and Taylor Hall are critical to the wing depth for this team. The likelihood on David Krejci retiring as well is high, there are serious holes on the offensive end for the bruins going into the 2024 season.  
    
        This offseason a splash is necessary for this team after you look at who is walking out the door. On the defensive end they look really nice, with McAvoy, Orlov, Carlo, Lindholm and Grzeleck, that depth on the defensive end is lethal. The goalie depth is the greatest in the league with the bruins doubling down on the bear hug duo of Ullmark and Swayman. On the offensive end there is a lot being asked of David Pasternak and Brad Marchand to carry this team not exclusively in the regular season but to win the Stanley cup play offs and hoist the cup. 

    As for Bergeron in the future, the argument to be made for him to reach the hall of fame is a non argument. He is on the Mount Rushmore of all centers in the history of the sport. With 19 years in the league 1,284 games played, 427 goals 1,040 points and 3 eastern conference championships and one Stanley Cup, along with being the leader of the greatest single season of all time for an NHL club. Patrice Bergeron has cemented his legacy as the greatest two way center of all time and on the Mount Rushmore of NHL centers. Bruins fans should expect number 37 to be retired in the Boston Garden in this upcoming season.

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