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Boston Bruins Hire Steve Spott as an Assistant Coach

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

On Friday morning, the Boston Bruins announced that the team has hired Steve Spott as an assistant coach. Spott will join first-year head coach Marco Sturm, and assistants Jay Leach, Chris Kelly, and goaltending coach Bob Essensa as the Bruins finalize their coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

Spott comes with a lot … 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

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

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

Could Adam McQuaid be in Line for a Future Boston Bruins Coaching Position?

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Adam McQuaid, an iconic figure in Boston, Massachusetts, made a name for himself as a formidable defenseman who spent 11 years (AHL/NHL) in the Boston Bruins organization and currently serves as the team’s Player Development Coordinator. This article explores the possibility of the 37-year-old McQuaid transitioning into a future coaching … Keep Reading

Bruins Montgomery Needs to Figure out the Team’s Power Play Before the 2023 Postseason Starts

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

The NHL postseason is rapidly approaching, and the Boston Bruins, under the leadership of head coach Jim Montgomery, must improve their power play if they hope to make a deep run in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite leading the league in most categories from day one, the Bruins power play has been … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Should Pursue Roster Depth Ahead of Trade Deadline

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

With the NHL trade deadline approaching next week on Friday, March 3rd, significant trades and rumors throughout the league have been heating up, specifically in the Eastern Conference. With the New York Islanders landing Bo Horvat, New York Rangers acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko, and Toronto Maple Leafs adding Ryan O’Reilly, the arms race in … Keep Reading

Reality vs. Fantasy at the Trade Deadline For the Boston Bruins

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By: James Swindells | Follow me on Twitter @jimswindells68

With the NHL’s March 3rd trade deadline looming on the horizon, this is as good a time as any to spotlight the who’s, what’s, where’s, why’s, and how’s of the Boston Bruins’ approach to the frenzy. The deadline brings a dizzying array of speculation, from deliberate and thought-out to crazed and insanely impulsive. Guesswork from media outlets … Keep Reading

Bruins Third-Line Huge in Team’s Success

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

Watching the Bruins’ third line of Taylor Hall, Charlie Coyle, and Trent Frederic is reminiscent of the Milan Lucic, David Krejci, and Nathan Horton line from 2011, which impacted Boston’s Stanley Cup win over the Vancouver Canucks in seven games.

Coyle is not quite the matrix-style of player Krejci is, … Keep Reading

Leadership Could Bring Bruins to the Promise Land

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By: Nathan Anderson | Follow me on Twitter @nathandrsn

For months, we’ve debated whether the Bruins have the offense, the defense, and the goaltending to make a deep playoff run in the spring. One aspect we haven’t been focusing on that may eventually be the key to success is the Bruins’ exceptional leadership group.

To see the heights leadership can take a team … Keep Reading

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