After Patrice Bergeron: two big names could be of interest to the Bruins

Today, the field hockey world learned of the end of the career of a real man.

Indeed, the NHL and the Bruins wished Patrice Bergeron a happy retirement.

In fact, a Bruins video suggests that the captain’s decision has long been made → https://t.co/a2JaqwJVoi

– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) July 25, 2023

But as a company, the Bruins won’t mourn his loss for too long. They need to replace him if they want to win.

Scott Billeck, a columnist who follows the Winnipeg Jets, wonders if a guy like Mark Scheifele might be of interest to the Boston team.

Now there’s some finality in Boston on Bergeron, wonder if Scheifele’s name starts getting tossed around a bit more. Lindholm is Calgary, too. Suspect Boston would prefer the latter.

– Scott Billeck (@ScottBilleck) July 25, 2023

Hate him all you want, but Scheifele is still a very good offensive player. What’s more, it looks like he’ll be leaving the Jets (like everyone else). Last year, the center collected 68 points in 81 games. He’d be a good replacement for Bergeron, but he’ll never fit on the Quebecer’s shoulders.

Still, Winnipeg’s 55 would be better than nothing than Pavel Zacha, of all people.

In Boston, finding a number-one/two center is imperative. With Bergeron retired and David Krejci’s future uncertain, the team doesn’t have much depth at the position. In fact, depth at forward is lacking.

A top-6 of Brad Marchand, Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak, JVR, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk isn’t going to replicate last year’s success.

Another name that could interest the Bruins: Elias Lindholm. The 28-year-old right-hander will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season, and the chances of him returning to Calgary aren’t necessarily the best. A trade to Boston is therefore possible.

The Swede is more reliable defensively than Scheifele. And the two are pretty equal offensively. So I wonder if one of them will be part of the solution in Massachusetts.

If I had to choose one of the two, I’d go with Lindholm.

In gossip

– Sad news in the field hockey world.

LAST HOUR https://t.co/OKHp8xehVA

– TVA Sports (@TVASports) July 25, 2023

– Justin Herbert breaks the bank.

The next QB domino falls: Chargers and Justin Herbert reached agreement today on a landmark five-year, $262.5 million extension that ties him to the franchise through the 2029 season, sources tell me and @Lindseythiry. Deal gets done before Chargers’ first training-camp practice… pic.twitter.com/m8cYcqANtX

– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2023

– Confirmed.

We have signed forward Nikolai Kovalenko to a two-year deal.#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/bWbq6rSrqt

– Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) July 25, 2023

– Lionel Messi promotes his team on Twitter.

When your income is linked to the number of subscribers on AppleTV…

Leo Messi announces the #MLSSeasonPass for the first time on Instagram ahead of his second match with Inter Miami CF.#Messi pic.twitter.com/ByS9akaqIa

– Nilton Jorge (@NiltonJorge) July 25, 2023

– The Dodgers needed depth.