It's almost like it's wicked hard to win the Stanley Cup? Like it's the hardest championship to win in North American sports? Weird.There are plenty of organizations that put out really good teams for 15 years and win zero cups.
It's almost like it's wicked hard to win the Stanley Cup? Like it's the hardest championship to win in North American sports? Weird.There are plenty of organizations that put out really good teams for 15 years and win zero cups.
He's worn an A for several years and has done a good job of keeping his, ahem, nose out of trouble for like 5 years now (save 1 bogus suspension). He's cut the shit out, I don't recall anything remotely close to objectionable this year.Marchand should be the choice for the C but given his, er antics I suspect they'll give it to McAvoy.
Yeah, it'll be Mac. Marchand is also long in the tooth himself. Mac is likely the next guy who plays his whole career here and has shown some leadership skills as well.Marchand should be the choice for the C but given his, er antics I suspect they'll give it to McAvoy.
His injuries were compared to those seen in a car crash IIRC.I'll never forget him playing the '13 SCF with a punctured lung. A PUNCTURED LUNG!!!!!! If that doesn't tell you all you need to know about the toughness and dedication to his teammates, I don't know what else you need to know about him.
Tim Duncan maybe?Can anyone recall another elite player as universally respected as Bergeron? In any sport? I mean has anyone, anywhere, ever said a bad word about him?
Hank Aaron came close after he retired, but unfortunately he got so much hate mail for breaking the HR record that he doesn't fall into this category.Can anyone recall another elite player as universally respected as Bergeron? In any sport? I mean has anyone, anywhere, ever said a bad word about him?
Cheated on his college GF (friend of my wife's went to WF at the same time he was there).Tim Duncan maybe?
I highly highly highly doubt that, especially since the Bruins have since cut all ties with Miller.Btw, if this is in anyway related to the Mitch Miller bullshit I may go ballistic
Duncan's a good one. I can't really think of anyone else that comes close.Tim Duncan maybe?
Even in the highly unlikely chance it was, nobody would every know outside of Bergeron's inner circle.I highly highly highly doubt that, especially since the Bruins have since cut all ties with Miller.
Well there's several great gentleman of the game like Federer, Gehrig or Christie Mathewson and then there are the true saints like Arthur Ashe and Jackie Robinson.Can anyone recall another elite player as universally respected as Bergeron? In any sport? I mean has anyone, anywhere, ever said a bad word about him?
Now, for sure, but the stink from that incident remains all over the front office. And Patrice seems like enough of a mensch that this could make a difference.I highly highly highly doubt that, especially since the Bruins have since cut all ties with Miller.
Most of the players probably only care if they have to play with him. If not, they probably don't think about it. Not sure why you keep trying to suggest this is a thing.Now, for sure, but the stink from that incident remains all over the front office. And Patrice seems like enough of a mensch that this could make a difference.
Didn't realize I had mentioned this too many times.Most of the players probably only care if they have to play with him. If not, they probably don't think about it. Not sure why you keep trying to suggest this is a thing.
I hate to say it, but maybe Mariano Rivera?Can anyone recall another elite player as universally respected as Bergeron? In any sport? I mean has anyone, anywhere, ever said a bad word about him?
Or he's 38 and has played professional hockey for 20 years. This is when dudes retire. Not everything is a conspiracy.Didn't realize I had mentioned this too many times.
It's just a theory.
His pool crew would likely disagree with you there.I hate to say it, but maybe Mariano Rivera?
It's funny, most casuals would insist on Jeter but I don't see it. Even as a Sox fan I respected the hell out of Rivera and Bernie Williams.I hate to say it, but maybe Mariano Rivera?
You brought it up once. People said it was dumb and you brought it up again with a "yeah but..."Didn't realize I had mentioned this too many times.
It's just a theory.
Cal Ripken Jr.?Can anyone recall another elite player as universally respected as Bergeron? In any sport? I mean has anyone, anywhere, ever said a bad word about him?
It’s not only the sport with the most injury variance, it’s the only sport where they change the rules going into the playoffs to allow more contact, thereby creating more injuries. And that’s even before considering goaltending luck, officiating, and puck bounces. So many lucky breaks have to go a teams way to win a cup.Yeah, it'll be Mac. Marchand is also long in the tooth himself. Mac is likely the next guy who plays his whole career here and has shown some leadership skills as well.
Not to muddy the thread, but no Bobby Orr? I'm sorry but Orr belongs on Mt. Rushmore before Bergy does No Russell either?Pedro for me as well but yeah that's about it.
Sad but happy day. Thankful for the privilege of being able to watch my favorite athlete of all time play for 20 years. The journey matters more than the destination.
It's my own personal Mount Rushmore, for athletes I've watched here.Not to muddy the thread, but no Bobby Orr? I'm sorry but Orr belongs on Mt. Rushmore before Bergy does No Russell either?
They're before my time. I was going on guys I've seen.Not to muddy the thread, but no Bobby Orr? I'm sorry but Orr belongs on Mt. Rushmore before Bergy does No Russell either?
Bergy did have a sweet porn stache at timesWe're renaming this forum for him, right?
It might be a good idea.We're renaming this forum for him, right?
Raymond Bourque.Can anyone recall another elite player as universally respected as Bergeron? In any sport? I mean has anyone, anywhere, ever said a bad word about him?
Federer was the first I thought of. I've always thought he was the most universally like star I can remember.Well there's several great gentleman of the game like Federer, Gehrig or Christie Mathewson and then there are the true saints like Arthur Ashe and Jackie Robinson.
What about:Taking suggestions for it now.