Boston Bruins fans around the world breathed a sigh of relief Monday morning.
There was some uncertainty about Patrice Bergeron's future with the Bruins -- and the NHL as a whole -- at the conclusion of Boston's 2021-22 season. Bergeron's contract was set to expire and both the Bruins and their captain were fairly mum on what was next for the five-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner.
Clarity finally was received roughly two months before the Black and Gold enter the preseason. Bergeron has signed a one-year contract worth $2.5 million with the Bruins that will keep the 37-year-old in Boston for his 19th season with the organization.
Shortly after the Bruins broke the news, the club's official social media accounts shared a hype video centered around the future Hall of Fame center.
Bergeron now will be tasked with leading a Bruins team that faces a challenging road ahead in trying to return to the Stanley Cup Final. Boston currently is a +3500 bet at DraftKings Sportsbook to hoist hockey's most coveted hardware next June.
