""No, not at all," Bergeron said in reply. "I feel like it's almost like I don't consider myself a part of that group. I think it's hard for me to believe that," he said of his own candidacy. "But also at the same time, I'm obviously here to support [Zdeno], but also [Duncan Keith] and [Joe] for their amazing careers. I'm just happy to be a part of this night.""
""So many great memories. First and foremost was his leadership, the way that he presented himself every day," said Bergeron. "His presence on the ice, his presence in the locker room, how he was handling the young guys and new players coming in, and obviously teaching us about accountability and making sure we were taking care of our bodies on and off the ice.""
Patrice Bergeron is 40 and retired in 2023 after 19 seasons with the Boston Bruins. He was a three-time All-Star, six-time Selke Trophy winner and a key member of the 2011 Stanley Cup championship team. Bergeron also won two Olympic gold medals with Canada. He attended Hockey Hall of Fame induction events for former teammates Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith and Joe Thornton while expressing humility about his own Hall of Fame candidacy. Bergeron credited Zdeno Chara for leadership, daily professionalism, mentorship of younger players and emphasis on accountability and off-ice care.
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