Patrice Bergeron

After the final buzzer sounded in Boston’s Game 7 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs, the captain led the Bruins through the traditional handshake line. Then he positioned himself near the exit, embracing every one of his teammates. The campaign was over, and...

Patrice Bergeron has been one of the best leaders in the NHL on and off the ice for nearly two decades. The Boston Bruins center made his debut in 2003-04 as an 18-year-old rookie and it didn't take long for him to make a substantial impact on the team's success.

Bruins are woefully unprepared to replace Bergeron, whenever that time comes originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. It doesn't sound or look like the Boston Bruins have much of a plan to replace Patrice Bergeron whenever the veteran center decides to retire. Unfortunately for the Bruins, that time could come...

The Boston Bruins' ended on Sunday, falling to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With attention now turning to the offseason for the Bruins, the team's captain, Patrice Bergeron, has a big decision to make. This summer, Bergeron, 36, will be...

The Selke Trophy, first awarded in 1977, is given "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game." Barkov, last year's honoree, was third in the NHL with four shorthanded goals and led the Panthers in average time-on-ice per game (20:18). He finished a +36, fourth-best in the NHL among forwards, behind only Calgary's trio of Matthew Tkachuk (+57), Elias Lindholm (+61), and Johnny Gaudreau (+64).

To the surprise of no one, Patrice Bergeron has been named a finalist for the Selke Trophy. The Boston Bruins center has won the award four times and has been nominated for it 11 consecutive years. The award is given to “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.”

Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron, still unsure whether he’ll continue his playing career next season, on Tuesday was named one of three finalists for the NHL’s Selke Trophy, awarded each season to the league’s top defensive forward. Bergeron, 36, is a four-time Selke winner, tying him with ex-Montreal...

BOSTON (CBS) — Death, taxes and Patrice Bergeron being a Selke finalist. Those are the certainties in life. The Bruins captain was announced as a finalist for the 2022 Frank J. Selke award on Tuesday. It’s the 11th straight season that Bergeron has been a finalist for the award, which is given annually to the best defensive forward in the NHL. Bergeron is a four-time Selke winner, tied with Hall of Famer Bob Gainey of the Montreal Canadiens for the most all-time. With a win this year, Bergeron would become the first five-time Selke winner in NHL history. He’s got a pretty good chance to bring it home, too. He helped lead a Boston defense that allowed just 2.66 goals per game in 2021-22, the fourth-lowest mark in the NHL. Bergeron led the NHL with 991 faceoff wins and a 61.9 faceoff win percentage, to go along with his 25 goals and 40 assists over 73 games. He is up against Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkovand Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm for this year’s Selke. Bergeron hasn’t decided if he’ll be back for a 19th NHL season in 2022-23, but he’ll likely be a Selke finalist next year regardless. The man is that good.

Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the 11th consecutive season, the NHL announced Tuesday. The Selke Trophy is awarded every year to “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. A four-time winner of the Selke, Bergeron is tied with Hockey Hall of Famer Bob Gainey for the most in NHL history.

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron still hasn't made a decision on his plans for next season, but in regards to potentially playing for another team, the veteran center made his feelings clear Monday afternoon. "No." That was Bergeron's answer to reporters when asked if he could see himself playing somewhere...

After the Boston Bruins fell in seven games to their first-round opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, the conversation surrounding the team and its future has centered around its captain, Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron, who turns 37 on July 24, is one of the franchise’s biggest stars and one of the most widely respected players in the modern history of the game. He’s also set to become an unrestricted free agent at the beginning of the new league year, as the eight-year contract extension he signed in 2013 is expiring.

The Montreal Canadiens are about to embark on a very busy and exciting offseason. Technically, it has already started with a draft lottery win that ensures they own the first overall pick. That is even more exciting than usual, considering the draft will be held in Montreal at the Bell...

"Obviously, [Boston] is a special place for me." Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron will either retire or return to Boston next season. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Bergeron addressed rumors that he might consider playing elsewhere and shot them down. “No,” Bergeron said flatly. “I’ve been here for my whole career....

BOSTON — One of the best lines in movie history, I think, is from "As Good As It Gets" when Jack Nicholson tells Helen Hunt, "You make me want to be a better man." And in all sincerity - I could say the same thing to Patrice Bergeron.

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron told reporters on Monday that he cannot see himself playing for any other team. Bergeron is currently deciding whether to play a 19th NHL season or retire.

The Boston Bruins underwent a significant transition period over the past few off-seasons. Amid that, they knew they’d have a steady presence when Patrice Bergeron arrived at training camp. But now there’s a little doubt. Bergeron finished the final year of his contract following Boston’s Game 7 loss to...