Insider Reports Patrice Bergeron Could be Done with the NHL
The hockey world was caught off guard when the Boston Bruins were shown the exit door in the first round of the playoffs just a month ago. The spotlight quickly turned to the Bruins' leader, Patrice Bergeron, and questions around his future started swirling.
Is Patrice Bergeron Ready to Hang Up His Skates in the NHL?
Pierre LeBrun, a renowned NHL insider, suggests that the Bruins are waiting on Bergeron's decision and there's no official timeline yet.
"The Bruins are putting zero pressure on their captain. They've got all the time in the world to wait for him to make a decision. But as someone close to it said to me today, there is no timeline. Everyone is patiently waiting for Patrice Bergeron to decide his future."
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However, there's a new twist that could stir things up: Bergeron and his wife are currently awaiting the arrival of their fourth child this June.
Given Bergeron's past struggles with injuries and his growing family commitments, whispers of possible retirement are beginning to circulate.
Do you think he'll retire officially this summer?
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31 MAI | 83 ANSWERS Insider Reports Patrice Bergeron Could be Done with the NHL Do you think Patrice Bergeron will officially retire this summer? |
Yes | 64 | 77.1 % |
No | 19 | 22.9 % |
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