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5. Patrice Bergeron

5. Patrice Bergeron
The greatest defensive forward of the modern era.

We know that we are not the only ones to bestow Patrice Bergeron with that statement, and we will take it one step further as we will annoint Bergeron as one the top five Bruins ever.

A Bruin for the entirety of his career, Bergeron was an instant leader, winning six Frank J. Selke Awards as the game's best defensive forward, a record, and was also a record finalist 12 times.  Bergeron was also a King Clancy winner, and the 2020/21 recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award.  Not all defensive forwards were known for their scoring accumen, but Bergeron is, having socred 1,040 Points, and in 2011, it was Bergeron who scored the Game 7 winner against Vancouver to win the Bruins the Cup.  

Bergeron was so good, that he only had one season with a negative Plus/Minus, and was the league-leader in 2011/12.  He only finished in the top five in Hart voting once (fifth in 2013/14), but his value to Boston on every shift could not be quantified, and the Bruins had a gem for his duration.  

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada
  • Position: Center
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 45th Overall in the NHL Draft, 6/21/03.
  • Departed: Retired 7/25/23
  • Games Played: 1,294
  • Notable Statistics: 427 Goals
    613 Assists
    1,040 Points
    494 PIM
    .80 PPG
    +289 Plus/Minus
    125.5 Point Shares

    170 Playoff Games
    50 Goals
    78 Assists
    128 Points
    96 PIM
    .75 PPG
    +42 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (2011)
    All-Star (2015, 2016 & 2022)
    Frank J. Selke Trophy (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2022)
    King Clancy Award (2013)
    Mark Messier Leadership Award (2021)
    Highest Plus/Minus (2011/12)

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