Speculation: Will you treat this as the 37-46 farewell tour?

[goldnblack]

I live in Ontario and will be attending both games in Ottawa with the assumption it will be their last. What do you think? It feels like neither player would announce it during the year to create a distraction for the team.

Should we assume we have to say goodbye now?

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[Gee Wally]

yep.
and I will savor every moment. Regardless of score or standings.

 

[DiggityDog]

One last run for better or worse.

Next few are going to be less than great so might as well enjoy it

 

[smithformeragent]

Depends on how things unfold.

With the ability to fit the bonuses in under this year's cap if they move out (a) piece(s), they could theoretically bring them back again next season.

If things go off the rails at any point, and it looks like this is the end, then the last handful of regular season games take on different meaning.

I suppose another possibility is that they find themselves out of it and one or both WANT a chance to go win another ring and get dealt.

Supposing they make the playoffs, there would be plenty of time in the handshake line and after to speculate as to the future.

Or, maybe it ends in a parade?

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Well Krejci did say in his interview (paraphrasing here) 'idk how many years we have left, but'

 

[Ladyfan]

I have no idea if it is their last but intend to enjoy watching them play.

 

[wintersej]

Going to act like its their last and hope its not.

 

[MustardStew]

I'm glad I get them twice in Carolina this year.
Though I might wear my DK46 jersey for all my games

 

[Bumper]

yes. I can imagine Krejci playing another year or two or three, but Bergeron-Cleary is pretty clearly done after one.

 

[bruinshoper]

yes. I can imagine Krejci playing another year or two or three, but Bergeron-Cleary is pretty clearly done after one.

What makes you say that? In his interview he seemed to make it clear he will go one year at a time?

 

[McGarnagle]

It really does feel like the regulators are mounting up for one last ride.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Special feeling.

Feels like a dream still.

Glad i ll be able to enjoy the ride here with fellow HF Bruins fans.

Result matters but this is special nevertheless.

 

[GordonHowe]

I live in Ontario and will be attending both games in Ottawa with the assumption it will be their last. What do you think? It feels like neither player would announce it during the year to create a distraction for the team.

Should we assume we have to say goodbye now?

Yes.

Enjoy it while it lasts.

And show these two the love they deserve.

I've said this before, but often in this town we don't appreciate great players until they're gone. Appreciate what Patrice and David have done for the organization, what they've given us fans. And let them know it.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Yep, last roundup for both. Enjoy the milestones and good plays.

 

[sooshii]

yep.
and I will savor every moment. Regardless of score or standings.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I think so. With the two of them back together, when for some time the possibility of that seemed quite remote, it would just be fitting for them to now finish together after one last ride.

Could they both keep playing on? Purely on form and ability, probably. But just because you can doesn't mean you should. It would be up to them of course, but just personally I do think athletes are better to go out while they've still got just a little left in the tank, rather than finish deep in decline. So I'm certainly assuming this is it, and I'll appreciate it accordingly.

And I'm finally going to go ahead and buy the 46 jersey I should have purchased long ago.

 

[Spooner st]

yep.
and I will savor every moment. Regardless of score or standings.

This is pretty much the only way that makes sense. Enjoying them one last season regardless of results.

 

[caz16]

I don't think they know the answer yet themselves. Impossible to speculate but like others, I will enjoy them this season.

 

[Shaun]

hoping bergeron plays 1 more year after for an even 20

 

[Ladyfan]

yes. I can imagine Krejci playing another year or two or three, but Bergeron-Cleary is pretty clearly done after one.

I thought just the opposite. Bergy had a great season (and won yet another Selke)

 

[BMC]

I'm coming to Boston just to see them play one last time.

 

[ON3M4N]

I'll treat this season like the last spin for 37/46. If it doesn't end up being their last season then great. For me though I'm going to just enjoy this next season. I wish I had that chance to really just enjoy Rask's final season but the stars didn't align. You always hear people say "I miss watching (insert player)" and I know that the time is coming when I'll be saying that about Bergy.

There will never be another Bergeron. I've never believed in athletes as role models but Bergeron is the exception to that rule. He's not just a special player but a special human being.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Not thinking about it being their last season, even if it may end up being.

That being said, even though I’ve always loved watching them play, I’m going to savour every moment we get them this season more than I ever have. And I am zen with whatever the results will be.

I’m just so happy they’re back and giving us this opportunity to cheer for them again.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

So I do not live near Boston and in the grand scheme of things rarely get to see the B's play in person.

I also have yet to bring my daughter to a game.

This year the B's are playing twice in 5 days in NJ and I cannot tell you how happy I am that my daughter will have an opportunity to see 37 & 46 in person. I mean we were going to both games regardless but the fact that these guys are back for at least one more year makes it that much more special to me.

I'm so pumped for this I am actually going to purchase the tickets as soon as they go on sale later this week, which I have never done, ever. I always waited until just before games to snag seats for a good deal, I am not taking a chance with these games as they are during the holiday season.

 

[b in vancouver]

I have no idea if it is their last but intend to enjoy watching them play.

That's it. All speculation and arm chair stuff is fine, I get it, but just enjoy watching these guys play hockey.