Bergeron said he is just focused on this season and is not thinking about or discussing any new contract beyond this year.
«That's something that a lot of people have asked me this summer. I think that for me, the way I approach this year is that I want to concentrate on this year,» Bergeron said. «I have a year left on my contract. I think that it would be useless for me to think about the future.
«I want to create something special. We obviously want to work towards winning a Stanley Cup. I know everyone says that, but it's definitely our goal as a team, is to be in that group of teams. So that's where my focus is right now.»
Asked if he could potentially see himself signing a new deal during the season, Bergeron said, «I'm gonna play out this year, and then talk about that after.»
Bergeron has been dealing with a groin injury for the last couple of years.
«I probably shouldn't talk about that -- I don't want to jinx myself. But I feel good,» he said. «I feel healthy and confident. Mentally I'm excited. I want to play this year and have a good year as a team. Again, that's where my focus is at, but I do feel great.»
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SEPTEMBRE 8 | 109 ANSWERS Bruins and Bergeron not talking contract extension Will the Bruins extend Bergeron? | ||
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