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NHL Rumors: Legendary Patrice Bergeron retires, which 3 players could be next to hang up their skates?

By Marci Rubin

Dec 9, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Bruins forward David Krejci (46) skates against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Bruins forward David Krejci (46) skates against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports /

Players who could retire next No. 2: David Krejci

One of Bergeron’s longtime teammates, David Krejci, is also contemplating retirement. The 37-year-old has played for the Bruins since 2006 aside from the 2021-22 season. He left the NHL to play in the Czech Republic for the 2021-22 season and then returned to Boston the following year.

The playmaking center won the Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 2011. He has played 1,032 NHL games and has 786 career points. There haven’t been any recent updates on Krejci’s status, but maybe hearing Bergeron’s decision will lead Krejci to his own decision.

The Bruins will look different next year without Bergeron, and they could also lose Krejci to retirement or the Czech Republic. It sounds like if Krejci does return to the NHL next season, it will be with the Bruins. He could, however, still choose to play overseas. As the Bruins await Krejci’s decision, they have to move forward with their plans as if he isn’t returning.

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