Due to his wife, the all-time player for Boston Bruins officially announce his retirement
After spending 19 incredible seasons with the Boston Bruins,Brad Marchand Marchand announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday.
With 1,040 points, a Stanley Cup, six Selke Trophies, and 1,294 games played while wearing a Boston sweater, the seasoned center and captain calls it a career worthy of the Hall of Fame.
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When Bergeron becomes eligible in 2026, he almost certainly will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and have his No. 37 retired by the TD Garden rafters.
This is a summary of the responses from the NHL following Bergeron’s announcement.
Former Bruins coach and current Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy
“I want to congratulate Patrice on a career that is truly legendary. Working with a player and person of such caliber was a privilege and an honor. I appreciate everything you’ve done and send my best wishes to you, Steph, and your kids.
Captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby
“Over the years, it has been an honor to be your teammate and a pleasure to compete against you. Your accomplishments are self-explanatory, but what really comes through is who you are. There isn’t a better example to follow for anyone who has played against or alongside you. Cheers to a fantastic career! Enjoy the upcoming chapter, Monami!
WR Matthew Slater of the Patriots
“I believe he ought to be honored as a Bostonian and Boston sports icon. One quality about him that really sticks out to me is consistency. Given the current state of professional sports, I also value loyalty.
GM of the Canadiens, Kent Hughes
“Congratulations on your retirement, Patrice. As an eighteen-year-old boy with limited English proficiency, you came to Boston, and now, as a man, a husband, a father, and one of the greatest leaders the National Hockey League has ever had, you are leaving the game. I feel privileged and appreciative to have played a minor role in your journey. Along the way, you unintentionally taught me a lot.
Former Boston Bruins teammate David Krejci
Hello, Bergy. Many congratulations on your retirement. What a profession! I truly appreciate you being my friend for so long; there are far too many things to say. We have experienced numerous victories and defeats together. Together, we grew up. Undoubtedly a Hall of Famer with an incredible career. I want to congratulate you on your children, as well as your wife, Steph. They will be overjoyed to have you around all the time, I’m sure. I’m delighted to have you as a friend, and I hope the best for you. I cherish you, my friend.
Former Bruins player Aaron Ward (2006–09)
“The ideal athlete. The ideal partner for a team. The ideal boss. A man who, more than anyone else, continuously embodied the ideal of “the game” and represented his city, team, and, most importantly, himself. Congratulations, Patrice!
Boston Herald’s Steve Conroy
“Bergeron established himself as the gold standard for two-way excellence during what was probably a Hall of Fame career. He received 11 nominations for the Selke Award, which is given to the best defensive forward in the league. He holds the record with six victories. In his final season, he scored 1,040 points and 427 goals in 1,294 games played. He became the first player to score 1,000 points in the league.
Futo Shinzawa, The Sportsman
According to his incredible Selke collection, Bergeron is the greatest defensive forward in NHL history. Bergeron was used in shutdown situations by coaches Mike Sullivan, Dave Lewis, Claude Julien, Bruce Cassidy, and Jim Montgomery in turn. Bergeron attributes his greatest understanding of the value of defensive thoroughness to Julien. Bergeron was ranked No. 46 on The Athletic’s NHL99 list of players.
Ryan Conor, Boston.com
“Class comes to mind when I think of Patrice Bergeron, not his achievements or skill on the ice. An absolute pro who was friendly and a pleasure to work with at all times. Throughout his 19 years in Boston, he made an impression on many.
Jim McBride, Matt Porter, and The Boston Globe
Statistics don’t accurately capture Bergeron’s impact on the team, as he and Zdeno Chara helped the Black and Gold overcome their post-Ray Bourque and Joe Thornton slump. In terms of games played (1,294), goals (427), and points (1,040), he is third among all Bruins; in terms of assists (613), he is fourth. On those lists, the only names that come before him are Bourque and Johnny Bucyk (points); Bucyk and Phil Esposito (goals); Bourque, Bucyk, and Bobby Orr (assists); and Bucyk and Bourque (games played).
