from Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com,

David Krejci, the ninth-leading scorer in Boston Bruins history, retired Monday after 16 NHL seasons, all with the Bruins.

His run included three trips to the Stanley Cup Final (2011, 2013, 2019) and a championship in 2011 against the Vancouver Canucks.

"After 15 full NHL seasons I have decided to retire from the best league in the world," Krejci said in a statement. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank (Bruins president) Cam Neely and (general manager) Don Sweeney for allowing me to take my time with my decision and announcement. I also want to take the Jacobs family and the entire Bruins organization for believing in me over and over again and giving me the opportunity to be part of this amazing family for so many years."

The 37-year-old center who was often considered the "1B" to Patrice Bergeron, Krejci finished his NHL career with 786 points (231 goals, 555 assists) in 1,032 games and 128 points (43 goals, 85 assists) in 160 Stanley Cup Playoff games after being selected by Boston in the second round (No. 63) of the 2004 NHL Draft.

Bergeron, the Bruins captain since the 2020-21 season, announced his retirement July 25 after 19 NHL seasons, all with Boston.

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Another key piece gone for the broons. Will not miss their announcer (Edward's?) pronunciation of Kraaajzckiee

Another wee step towards the Captaincy for the diminutive lad Marchand.  Like Gollum chasing the Ring.....