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Prospect Profile: Porter Martone Could Be Perfect Fit at Wing for Bruins

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

While fans hope that the Boston Bruins will land a long-term first-line center in the National Hockey League Entry Draft this summer, at seventh overall, that unfortunately may not be possible. It seems unlikely that Anton Frondell, Michael Misa, James Hagens, or Caleb Desnoyers will be available when the Bruins are on the … Keep Reading

Analyzing Options for the Bruins at Assistant Coach

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Tuesday morning, the Boston Bruins welcomed the 30th head coach in franchise history. Marco Sturm and Don Sweeney were seated in front of a group of media members (including BNG’s own Chad Jones!) and fielded questions about the hiring process and what to expect from Coach Sturm.

On Tuesday morning, … Keep Reading

Marco Sturm’s Skills in Player Development a Plus for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins finally have a new head coach. Earlier today, general manager Don Sweeney introduced Marco Sturm as the 30th coach in team history. There were plenty of reasons why Sturm was the man for the job, but one of the abilities that made him stand out was his player development.

Don Sweeney was asked point … Keep Reading

Report: Sturm to Bring Assistant Coach to Boston – Essensa, Kelly, and Leach Stay with Club

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth

In a recent article by Jim McBride, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney confirmed that current Bruins assistant coaches Jay Leach and Chris Kelly, and goaltending coach Bob Essensa, would be remaining behind the Bruins bench, and newly hired head coach Marco Sturm would bring in an additional assistant coach.

McBride noted, “Sturm’s … Keep Reading

Bruins Players Primed for a Bounce-Back in 2025-2026

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

The Bruins have officially found their head coach, as the organization hired former Boston forward Marco Sturm this past Thursday. After a disappointing 33-39-10 record, multiple Bruins are hoping to get back on track in Sturm’s first season behind Boston’s bench.

Whether injuries marred these players’ seasons, the pressure of new contracts affected them, … Keep Reading

For 2025-2026 Boston Bruins, Special Teams Improvement Is a Must

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

It’s official. First-time National Hockey League Head Coach Marco Sturm will guide the 2025-2026 edition of the Boston Bruins. The hiring represents a milestone for both the Bruins & Hockey in Germany. Sturm will be the 30th Head Coach in B’s history, and the first German bench boss in league history.

Sturm faces a tall … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Name Marco Sturm Head Coach

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Thursday morning, the team announced that Marco Sturm will be named the next head coach of the Boston Bruins. Sturm will take over for interim head coach Joe Sacco, who assumed the role on November 19, 2024. Sturm, a first-time NHL head coach, will be the 30th head coach in Boston Bruins franchise history.

Marco … Keep Reading

Report: Bruins to Unveil Rebrand This Summer

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

It may go without saying, but the Boston Bruins are entering a new era of the franchise. This news will make it even more apparent while we watch the team next season. There are no more active players from the 2011 Stanley Cup team still rostered in Boston. That chapter closed when the Bruins traded Brad Marchand … Keep Reading

Marco Rossi is Reportedly on the Block – Should the Bruins Pursue Him?

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth

Marco Rossi, a 23-year-old center for the Minnesota Wild, is a former first-round draft pick who went 9th overall in the 2020 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in the 2021-22 season, and only played 21 games through his first two seasons.

His first 82-game season would come … Keep Reading

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