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Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:11 pm EST

Boston's Bergeron could have career-ending injuries

By Joe Zedalis

Randy Jones, Patrice Bergeron

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Patrice Bergeron still can't move his head. After three or four minutes of minimal activity, the 22-year old needs to sit and rest. Two weeks after he was slammed into the boards and suffered a broken nose and concussion, Bergeron is still dizzy and now his career could be in doubt.

According to Sportsnet.ca, Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli could not rule out that Bergeron would ever play again. Chiarelli made the comments after visiting with Bergeron.

Randy Jones, of the Philadelphia Flyers, received a two-game suspension for the hit.

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  1. steve f
    1. Posted by steve f Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    Our prayers are with you Bergie. We love ya bro.
  2. shootyzgrv82_2000
    2. Posted by shootyzgrv82_2000 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    Let's Pray he's ok, he's a great kid and a great role model. We'll see what happens at the Press Conference. The Bruins need him back ASAP!
  3. LEO
    3. Posted by LEO Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    Could be an end to a future superstar. I hate seeing this happen. He is a huge talent and a pleasure to watch. I hope he makes it through and plays again. Boston is not a team I watch regularily. I am sad to see the league not punishing hits from behind more stringently but that is not my call. Good luck to Mr. Bergeron and i hope to see him back on his skates not just for boston but for the future on the roster for team Canada.
  4. Gevie
    4. Posted by Gevie Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    this would be the saddest thing to possibly happen to the bruins, bergeron is the heart and soul of the bruins, he is amongst the greatest personalities in the nhl, incredibly nice guy and is never afraid to give back to the community, thornton was a great loss but having bergeron there made it alright because he is a great leader and wonderful talent. i cant imagine bergeron being out for good, nothing could be worse for my beloved bruins, or for bergeron hes such a great guy i really hope this is in no way true.
  5. Jarrod M
    5. Posted by Jarrod M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    Boston is with you!!! Don't give up hope!
  6. Wack pack
    6. Posted by Wack pack Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:55 pm EDT

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    Philadelphia Flyers are talented team why do they have to GOON it up so much!!! I hope this sends a message to the rest of the teams in the league, when you play the FLYERS watch your best players back for cheap shots.
  7. Bob
    7. Posted by Bob Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:14 pm EDT

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    I certainly hope this isn't true. Our prayers are with him.
  8. drivelikejoewho
    8. Posted by drivelikejoewho Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Really sad. Hopefully he is able to recover. 22 years old? The clown that hit him ought to be ashamed of himself.
    I am a believer that if you injure somebody on a dirty hit or any play that the league feels deserves a suspension, you should be suspended as long as that player is injured. That means Bertuzzi should've been done for good.
    F the Flyers and the cheapshot goons they employ.
  9. sudsbury
    9. Posted by sudsbury Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT

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    This is sad indeed. I hope the best for him and his future. Time will only tell and that's what Pierre needs right now, time to heal. He is a rising star in the NHL and here's hoping he makes it back again at 100% of his previous self.
  10. A Yahoo! User
    10. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:33 pm EST

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    That is awful, a 22 year old superstar, very sad story. Hope he will be okay.
  11. newenglandrebel
    11. Posted by newenglandrebel Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    Wack Pack - I wish you were right about a message to the rest of the league. But by only giving that goon 2 games after ending someone's career in what ONLY can be described as a cheap shot, the NHL itself apparently doesn't care enough to send a message. THAT is truly sad.
  12. Jane J
    12. Posted by Jane J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    I'm neither a Bruins fan nor a Flyers fan but I did see the hit. This was not a dirty hit nor a "goon" act. Bergeron unfortunately turned the wrong way at the wrong time. Jones could not have stopped in time. Maybe he could've went in a little softer but hockey is a tough sport and bad things can happen on even legal hits.
  13. sudsbury
    13. Posted by sudsbury Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT

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    Oops... I meant to say Patrice not Pierre... Sorry Patrice I didn't mean any disrespect.
  14. wilz16
    14. Posted by wilz16 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 pm EDT

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    anyone who is calling that hit a cheap shot is a fool who does not understands the game. watch it in real time, not slo mo, and that hit hppens 10 times a game, the only difference is the player being hit braces himself. stop crying about the flyers.
  15. Clarkie's Teeth
    15. Posted by Clarkie's Teeth Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    NewEnglandRebel -- I think your trying a little too hard here:
    1) Randy Jones is anything but a goon. He's about as far from a goon as you can get.
    Fluid skater, offensively gifted defensemen is what Randy Jones is
    2) Bergeron is having a rough time, but he's not done yet and you have already signed his death warrant. Give him some time.
    And start watching some games.
  16. steve s
    16. Posted by steve s Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT

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    stop hatin on the flyers
  17. Seabass
    17. Posted by Seabass Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT

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    Jones did nothing wrong. He followed through with his check. Bergeron turned his back to the hit and unfortunately his face hit the boards. He should know better than to do that. I was taught in my first practice to never face the boards when a hit is coming. All of the people that had a problem with it are obviously from Boston or they have no clue about how the game is played. Probrably all Nashville and Columbus fans. Or some other city where people have no clue about hockey.
  18. Seabass
    18. Posted by Seabass Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT

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    jones did nothing wrong. he followed through with his check. bergeron turned his back to the hit and unfortunately his face hit the boards. he should know better than to do that. i was taught in my first practice to never face the boards when a hit is coming. all of the people that had a problem with it are obviously from boston or they have no clue about how the game is played. probrably all nashville and columbus fans. or some other city where people have no clue about hockey.
  19. LemmyK
    19. Posted by LemmyK Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Christ.... forget about the Bruins needing him, man, this kid has his whole life in front of him - and if it turns out that he has some real permanent damage here, what a tragedy. My prayers are with him. Good luck Patrice.
  20. Gregory L
    20. Posted by Gregory L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    The whole Flyer organization is the blame for this. A young man possibly damaged for life. Forget about hockey and the Bruins, this should result in criminal charges. Good luck patrice!
  21. Derek F
    21. Posted by Derek F Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    That's awful. I do hope he plays again, and I know that Randy feels badly about what happened - in no way did he intend to hurt him, it was just awkward positioning. You can call the Flyers goons all you want - or you can stop complaining and just pray that Bergeron is alright.
  22. Your God
    22. Posted by Your God Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:38 pm EDT

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    I agree w/ seabass, that was not a goon hit, watch the game some or maybe play and you will realize that wasn't a take out hit. I feel bad for Bergeron, but he should been more careful
  23. H
    23. Posted by H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    I'd be serious money that 99.9 percent of the people who think that was a clean hit couldn't lug the puck up the ice without falling over.
  24. john19118
    24. Posted by john19118 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    im a flyers fan and i will admit that was a cheap shot. 2 game suspension wasnt enough for that kind of hit. i hope bergeron comes back soon.
  25. Clarkie's Teeth
    25. Posted by Clarkie's Teeth Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    Greg L. -- it's obvious you don't like the Flyers. Your simply hatin.
    "Criminal charges" -- FOR WHAT????? PLAYING HOCKEY!!!!???
    Your a moron.

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