Player Discussion Patrice Bergeron II

[PB37]

I wonder how many of his goals this season and last have been from that area, because it seems like a lot. I'd love to know what kind of speed he gets on those shots because they are rockets, and they ain't no slapshots.

It's the old Glen Murray spot. Remember how many goals he scored from there via Thornton feeds?

 

[Bruinaura]

It's the old Glen Murray spot. Remember how many goals he scored from there via Thornton feeds?

Nope lol. Wasn't following the Bruins back then. So I will take your word for it. But it's definitely Bergeron's spot now!

 

[PB37]

Nope lol. Wasn't following the Bruins back then. So I will take your word for it. But it's definitely Bergeron's spot now!

LOL right on. Here's an old video.

 

[Bruinaura]

LOL right on. Here's an old video.

Wow! Lol you weren't kidding!

I guess Bergy was around to see a few of those.

 

[Lobster57]

LOL right on. Here's an old video.

i loved Muzz, lots of people drag him due to his last couple seasons when he was broken, but the guy was a stud

 

[Bruinaura]

i loved Muzz, lots of people drag him due to his last couple seasons when he was broken, but the guy was a stud

 

[PB37]

Wow! Lol you weren't kidding!

I guess Bergy was around to see a few of those.

And that was an injury year too. He started sniping from that spot in... I want to say 02-03, when they put together what was known as the 700 pound line, which was Mike Knuble ( 6'3, 220 ), Joe Thornton ( 6'4, 230 ) and Glen Murray ( 6'2, 220 ). Amazing line and it was comical in the way Muzz was scoring, seemingly always in that same spot off a feed from Thornton. Each guy had over 30 goals that year, something we might see again from our top line. It's a shame that it was before YouTube took off because their highlight package would be fun to watch again after all these years.

 

[Bruinaura]

And that was an injury year too. He started sniping from that spot in... I want to say 02-03, when they put together what was known as the 700 pound line, which was Mike Knuble ( 6'3, 220 ), Joe Thornton ( 6'4, 230 ) and Glen Murray ( 6'2, 220 ). Amazing line and it was comical in the way Muzz was scoring, seemingly always in that same spot off a feed from Thornton. Each guy had over 30 goals that year, something we might see again from our top line. It's a shame that it was before YouTube took off because their highlight package would be fun to watch again after all these years.

Yeah, that's like how I wish there were better quality videos of Bergy's first few years, since I didn't get to see them. At least dafoomie was on the job!

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[missingchicklet]

Bergy is on pace to have a career year in goals, assists, points, shot pct., +/-, and who knows how many advanced stats categories. The chemistry he has with Marchy is the best it has ever been, and easily one of the best line duos in the 4+ decades I've been watching the Bs. Opposing teams' lines when facing the Bergy line literally are wasting shifts if they are hoping to score a goal. Consider how incredible it is for the Bs youngsters to be playing with this guy and being around him in the room. The example they are being exposed to from Bergy will carry over to the next generation of Bs. Having players such as Z and Backes also is great in terms of leading by example. Bergy has always been a special player, but this season he has gone above and beyond. His level of consistency and proficiency in all three zones combined is unmatched in the NHL at the moment.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[missingchicklet]

Surely has the Selke sewn up. Hopefully starts getting some consideration for the Hart. Hell, I'd make an exception and give him the Norris too.

 

[trenton1]

Bergeron is one of a kind. Not flashy, but right at the top of what this game has to offer. As effective as anyone playing in the NHL, including Crosby.

 

[pgm16]

He has to be considered for the Hart this year , has to be !!!

 

[Ladyfan]

LOL right on. Here's an old video.

Loved Muzz

 

[Ladyfan]

And that was an injury year too. He started sniping from that spot in... I want to say 02-03, when they put together what was known as the 700 pound line, which was Mike Knuble ( 6'3, 220 ), Joe Thornton ( 6'4, 230 ) and Glen Murray ( 6'2, 220 ). Amazing line and it was comical in the way Muzz was scoring, seemingly always in that same spot off a feed from Thornton. Each guy had over 30 goals that year, something we might see again from our top line. It's a shame that it was before YouTube took off because their highlight package would be fun to watch again after all these years.

He was a great leader too. Used to run all of he drills. When Z first came and was given the "C" is was really Muzz who was the leader. Refs, Players and coaches all went to Muzz. I like Z and he is a leader but back then it was Muzz.

 

[zaYG]

Bergy seems to be playing the best offensive AND defensive hockey of his career right now. A treat to watch.

 

[Bruinaura]

He was a great leader too. Used to run all of he drills. When Z first came and was given the "C" is was really Muzz who was the leader. Refs, Players and coaches all went to Muzz. I like Z and he is a leader but back then it was Muzz.

I wonder how much longer Zee will keep playing. Based on what he has said recently, if it was up to him he'll be around quite a while longer. I'm beginning to think Bergeron will never get the C.

I'm pretty sure Bergeron and Chara are the current longest-serving captain and alternate captain in the league, in their twelfth year together if my math is correct? That's kind of amazing if you think about it. Hope the kids realize what they've got to learn from.

 

[Lobster57]

I wonder how much longer Zee will keep playing. Based on what he has said recently, if it was up to him he'll be around quite a while longer. I'm beginning to think Bergeron will never get the C.

I'm pretty sure Bergeron and Chara are the current longest-serving captain and alternate captain in the league, in their twelfth year together if my math is correct? That's kind of amazing if you think about it. Hope the kids realize what they've got to learn from.

looks like Z has a year on Crosby as captain and Bergy has 2 years on Keith and Malkin with an A

 

[Bruinaura]

Bergy bobblehead night coming up!

At least they got the hair right

Pasta and DeBrusk are nerds lol

 

[trenton1]

Bergy seems to be playing the best offensive AND defensive hockey of his career right now. A treat to watch.

I know I'm biased but I think he's the best player in the world right now. He was there for a stretch in 2013/14 and he appears to be there again. I'd take him in a game 7 right now over anyone. Anyone.

 

[NDiesel]

Seems like he's worked on his shot too this offseason.

 

[PB37]

He's picking up some recognition around the media as a Hart trophy candidate, much like he did back in 13-14 when people were talking about Bergeron being in the conversation for the Hart trophy. He ended up finishing 5th in votes that year for the Hart and I think there's a chance he might go a little higher this year.

Is Bergeron A Favorite For The Hart Trophy?

"Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill has thrown his full support for Bergeron winning the MVP award.
“Bergeron, for me, has probably been the best player in the league for the season up to now,” Blashill said Tuesday prior to Boston’s 3-2 victory over the Red Wings. “There are others like (Tampa Bay’s Nikita) Kucherov that you could make arguments for, but I think he has had as big an impact on winning as anyone in the league.”

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

The boys on hockey central piling on the bergeron for hart on todays show. Doug mclean going so far as to say thats his name. Jeff marek saying bergeron is having a federov type season.

I think hart trophy requires alot of talking heads swaying the vote... usually just goes to scoring leader... but in years it doesnt all this talking head stuff matters.

Ultimately i think bergerons biggest obstacle is brad marchand. I think marchand is going to outscore bergeron and take some of the vote

But even a top 3 finish is a very worthy acknowledgement to one of the most underrated players in nhl the past decade

Bergeron has been outplaying his matchups heas to head for years now. He tilts the ice and good things happen for his team when hes out there

Just remember the outcry from rank and file fans when he was on the last olympic team. Hes been criminally underrated

 

[Trap Jesus]

Posting for a reminder of getting that video of his saved goal at the end of the first period vs. the Rangers.