they would need $ to cover whatever his base salary would be. Because, if it ever happens, hes an over 35 contract any bonuses beyond the cap could be deferred to next year.
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they would need $ to cover whatever his base salary would be. Because, if it ever happens, hes an over 35 contract any bonuses beyond the cap could be deferred to next year.
Bruinaura
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He's not coming back. I just don't see it. They're just trying to find things to talk about.
This is just dumb
After all of those years I am sure it feels weird for Bergy to not be out there. I am sure he has bitter-sweet moments.
It would not surprise me to have Bergy involved with the Bs in some capacity (pretty much ANY he wants) but I cannot see him playing again.
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northeastern
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He's not coming back.
That said when are we going to get to see numbers in the rafters? I know 33 will go up before 37, but Id assume they'd do that in the shorter term instead of waiting years.
That said when are we going to get to see numbers in the rafters? I know 33 will go up before 37, but Id assume they'd do that in the shorter term instead of waiting years.
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I think the numbers will go up right after their HHOF inductions.
I can see this happening but I hope the Bs do it before, they are both so deserving of the honor why wait?
Rumors getting rampant that he is skating and working out. Spitten chicklets podcast spoke today. Certainly didn’t think he would but leaning towards a possibility especially with Marshy discussing it few weeks ago.
. I would LOVE it. Bergeron can't taint hid legacy in my eyes no matter what.i wouldnt say goons. they are insiders. they know info we would never know.
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Ol Jimmy Thin Skins. Ty reposted the chicklets clip. Jimmy thin skins responded it’s not happening. I said I’ve never been more sure Bergeron is returning and he blocked me lmao guy lives up to his name. Can’t take that from him
BY GHAWD THATS BERGERONS MUSIC
Would be nice. But I don't see it happening.
Would be nice. But I don't see it happening.
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He won't, but he should. LOL.
The Bruins have successfully worked in 4 rookies/youngsters this year. But they need help.
The Bruins 4th line wings have a combined 1 goal in 75 games. The Bruins look too much like their 2013 edition. Quite good, but thin. They need more and it must be cheap. Also; don't show up to the dance with a Daugavins.
The Bruins have successfully worked in 4 rookies/youngsters this year. But they need help.
The Bruins 4th line wings have a combined 1 goal in 75 games. The Bruins look too much like their 2013 edition. Quite good, but thin. They need more and it must be cheap. Also; don't show up to the dance with a Daugavins.
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Same. Never a fan of post-retirement comebacks. No exceptions. Highly highly doubt it's a possibility, and don't want to see it regardless. When you're done, you're done.
CharasLazyWrister
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It’s not happening and it shouldn’t.
It’s past time to move on. I love the guy and all he did for this franchise. But it’s over.
It’s past time to move on. I love the guy and all he did for this franchise. But it’s over.
CharasLazyWrister
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The NHL schedule/travel/life is a grind. Despite the millions most of these guys make, they make huge sacrifices.
IMO, regardless of who the player is, signing a player to just play home games is a terrible look. You’re either on the team or you’re not.
Which is exactly why Bergy himself would never do it.
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Agreed. If he does that, it’s a bad look. No one player is above the team and as you said I feel like bergy wouldn’t do it for similar reasons.
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This^
Bergy is 100 percent in everything he does. I just dont see it. I think hes 100 percent in on being retired/doing charity events/coaching his kids team/ making appearances.
And he has earned it.
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Jimmy Thin Skins says it's not happening? Well then . . .
Oh my God. IT'S HAPPENING!!!!
Caper Bruins fan
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If Bergeron had been out for more than a year, sure , I agree with that but the time off probably was great for him mentally and physically. No reason he couldn’t come back for one last short term kick at the Cup . Anyone who thinks it would tarnish his legacy is just being silly in my opinion.
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IMO (emphasis on MY) the idea that PB37 would tarnish his reputation by coming back is nonsense. At least for this fan.
If you'd told me the B's would be in the place they are this season I would say nonsense. BUT, since they are, what is one of the biggest things the Bruins could add at the trade deadline (or any team for that matter)???? Patrice Bergeron of course.
If he came back and won a Cup he'd be a God in my book and I'd be forever grateful.
If he came back and didn't win a Cup I'd still love him as much as I do and be grateful he tried.
Hell, it's not like I'm asking Cam Neely to come back and barrel down the right side and rip slapshots on the go at a frightened goalie. (That is, Cam, assuming you haven't been hiding something from us?
).
Know how many NHL fans are salty that TB won a Cup with Kucherov coming back late in season (I know it's not exactly the same, but splitting hairs to say it's a lot different)???? A LOT.
Know how many TB fans are salty it worked out that way? NONE. NOT A SINGLE ONE.
If you'd told me the B's would be in the place they are this season I would say nonsense. BUT, since they are, what is one of the biggest things the Bruins could add at the trade deadline (or any team for that matter)???? Patrice Bergeron of course.
If he came back and won a Cup he'd be a God in my book and I'd be forever grateful.
If he came back and didn't win a Cup I'd still love him as much as I do and be grateful he tried.
Hell, it's not like I'm asking Cam Neely to come back and barrel down the right side and rip slapshots on the go at a frightened goalie. (That is, Cam, assuming you haven't been hiding something from us?
).Know how many NHL fans are salty that TB won a Cup with Kucherov coming back late in season (I know it's not exactly the same, but splitting hairs to say it's a lot different)???? A LOT.
Know how many TB fans are salty it worked out that way? NONE. NOT A SINGLE ONE.
Number8
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Just my opinion, but I disagree.
I think there is a good likelihood that Bergie had a hand in convincing Krejci to come back for one more kick at the can. Don't know for sure, but I'd bet good money on that. Even if not, I'd bet everything I owned that Bergie did NOT feel that Krejci put himself above the team in doing so.
The Hockey Tonk Man
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Hopefully if he comes back he won't be a -6 in 3 games.
All kidding aside, he's not coming back. Don't think he would have officially retired if he was considering coming back
All kidding aside, he's not coming back. Don't think he would have officially retired if he was considering coming back
I love Bergy and he's my favorite player of all time. If he came back, I'd love it out of pure fandom. But I think if I had to look at it objectively, for the sake of his body and the current team that is learning to live without him, he needs to stay retired as an active player. Coach, trainer, or assistant to the team in some sort of capacity, 100 percent yes! But as a player, those days are done.
