Two days after the Bruins’ season ended, Boston captain Patrice Bergeron said he’s still not ready to make a decision about his future.
But he did toss cold water on the idea of playing elsewhere. During Monday’s end-of-the-season interviews, he was asked if he could see himself playing somewhere other than Boston, Bergeron said “No.”
“I’ve been here for my whole career,” he said. “Obviously it’s a special place for me. It’s not on my mind. Right now, I just need to take time and regroup.”
There had been some speculation that the Quebec native might want to play for Montreal, which is close to where he grew up. His former agent is now the general manager there.
But unless he changes his mind, he’s narrowed his immediate future to either playing for the Bruins or retiring. Bergeron, who turns 37 next month is a free agent. The Bruins have expressed interest in re-signing him.
“It’s too early. It’s too fresh right now. It still stings from a hard-fought series,” he said after Saturday’s loss. “Obviously I’m going to have to think about it. I’m not there right now.”
Bergeron, who has spent all 18 seasons of his NHL career as a Bruin, has been great every year, but especially so this year. He was an All-Star and would have been on the Canadian Olympic team if the NHL hadn’t scrapped plans to participate.
Bergeron is the favorite for the Selke Trophy and led the NHL in face-off winning percentage (61.9).
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