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Patrice Bergeron's Secret Message To A Bruins Forward On The Trade Block Revealed
In the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline, Patrice Bergeron, the former Bruins captain, reached out not only to Linus Ullmark but also to Jake DeBrusk, who found his name circulating in trade rumors. For DeBrusk, this wasn't unfamiliar territory, having experienced both highs and lows since joining the league in 2017.
In his conversation with DeBrusk, Bergeron emphasized the value of experience and encouraged him to focus on the positives. He reminded DeBrusk of the privilege of playing for the Boston Bruins and advised him to take a step back, appreciate the moment, and reset mentally.«With JD, it was more like to take a step back and realize, ‘You have the experience. You've been there before. You've handled it before,'» Bergeron told The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa. «Sometimes when you're too close to the target, you lose the big picture a little bit. It was just for me to give him an outside perspective and make him realize how special it is to be playing in this league, the talent that he has. Just go out there, take a breath, really look around and realize how cool this is. You're playing for the Boston Bruins. Sometimes when you're caught up and things are not going your way, you're putting so much pressure on yourself and your expectations are so high. It sounds crazy, but it's how it is. You lose the big picture. You lose the gratitude a little bit. It's just a way of taking a breath and just resetting a little bit.»
While these pre-deadline discussions provided support for DeBrusk and Ullmark, they also stirred a sense of nostalgia for Bergeron. Although he's content in retirement, Bergeron admits missing the camaraderie with his former teammates.
As the Bruins gear up for a potential playoff run, Bergeron remains engaged, eager to see how his former team performs in the quest for the Stanley Cup. With only 12 regular-season games left, Boston's journey towards championship glory looms ahead.
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