In his career, Bourque played with 313 teammates, logging the most games (757) with Don Sweeney. He thanked all of his ex-teammates, including the 12 guys with whom he played only one game, as well as his 11 head coaches, many assistants, and trainers.
"Since I retired, people often ask me what I miss most, and the answer is easy," he said. "I miss the guys. I miss the anticipation of the games. I miss the feeling of going into battle with teammates I truly care about. I miss driving to work with a big smile on my face and, once you get there, acting like a 15-year-old kid or younger.
