Brad Marchand Drops Major Hints Of Patrice Bergeron's Return To The NHL

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Hunter Bowman
January 5, 2024 (1:16 PM)

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In a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand opened up about his personal mission to bring back his longtime teammate and friend, Patrice Bergeron, from retirement.

Acknowledging that he and Bergeron maintain communication despite no longer being teammates, Marchand humorously admitted to Bergeron's growing annoyance with his persistent efforts.

"I think he gets annoyed with how much I try to push him to come back at some point, but I think he's excited about his next step, and I try not to be too hard on him,"

Marchand explained.

While a return for the 38-year-old Bergeron might seem surprising, Marchand's persistence is rooted in their enduring friendship. Despite Bergeron's enjoyment of family time post-retirement, Marchand values their regular conversations that extend beyond hockey.

"We built an incredible friendship; we speak a lot, not only hockey stuff, but again just typical friends stuff, and I talk to him all the time about it,"

Marchand shared.

Reflecting on his role as the new Bruins captain, Marchand acknowledged early-season anxiety, considering the challenge of following in the footsteps of iconic captains like Bergeron and Zdeno Chara.

«There's a lot of pressure following a guy like Bergy. Not only Bergy, but also Z [Zdeno Chara] before that. Our last two captains have been two of the best captains, not just for our team, but in the history of this game. To fill in their shoes, I've been very stressed and had a lot of anxiety about it.»

Marchand revealed.

Despite the pressure, Marchand's leadership has contributed to the Bruins leading the Atlantic Division, but he openly expresses his desire to reunite with Bergeron on the ice for the postseason � a sentiment undoubtedly shared by fans.

Source: Bruinsinsider