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 the Carolina Hurricanes. The questions surrounding Bergeron’s future popped up right after he greeted every one of his teammates with a handshake and a hug as they exited the PNC Arena ice surface.
“It’s tough when it ends like that, right?” Bergeron said following Boston’s season-ending loss in Raleigh.