On Tuesday morning, Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the Boston Bruins after 19 years with the organization. Besides his exceptional two-way play on the ice, Bergeron, who served as the B’s captain the last three seasons, leaves as one of the best leaders in the game as well.
Shortly after he made his retirement public, long-time New England Patriots captains David Andrews and Matthew Slater remarked on his tremendous career.
“It’s crazy. What an amazing career he’s had, and how fortunate to get to play for such a great organization,” Andrews said. “A lot of respect for how he’s carried himself.