Patrice Bergeron responds to rumour that he wanted Bruce Cassidy out of Boston
With Bruce Cassidy out as head coach in Boston, there was a rumour started that his exit was due to star player Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron becomes a free agent in July, and there was speculation that he asked Bruins' GM Don Sweeney to get rid of Cassidy or he would sign elsewhere as he is a free agent come July, or perhaps end his career completely. Sweeney flat out denied the rumour during his news conference. Now, in a French language interview, Bergeron is completely denying it as well.
"It's completely unfounded, so I won't put any energy into it. It's a waste of time and it's really stupid speculation," said Bergeron when asked about the rumour by Stephane Cadorette in an interview with Le Journal De Quebec.
Bergeron also told Cadorette that whether Cassidy was there or not, it would in no way influence his decision on whether to return to the Bruins.
"I always played the same way, no matter the coach," said Bergeron. "I always had the same desire to want to help the team and give what the coach expects of me, even since minor hockey. It take pride to playing my role as my coaches want me to play it."
There is plenty of chatter on the internet that Cassidy won't be unemployed for long. There are several NHL teams currently looking for a head coach, and Cassidy is held in high regard.
