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By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13
Mason Lohrei has been an intriguing player to watch as he develops his game as an NHL defenseman. The 24-year-old was selected by the Bruins in round two of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and transitioned from college hockey at Ohio State to the Providence Bruins during the 2022-23 season. He signed a two-year … Keep Reading
By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13
Historically, the Boston Bruins have been a team shaped by their defensive identity, and that has come with penalty kill success. However, the Bruins’ penalty kill was below average last season, not nearly as bad as the power play, but it was nothing to be happy about. Finishing at a rate of 76.3%, the … Keep Reading
By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13
The Boston Bruins’ power play last season was poor; there is no good way to describe it. The numbers will back it up: the power play finished at 15.2%, the lowest that number has been since the lockout-shortened 2013 season. Throughout this past season, the power play underwent a lot of change, notably losing key contributors … Keep Reading
By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13
The faces behind the Bruins bench will look slightly different as the 2025-26 season approaches this fall. As the coaching carousel settled down, Marco Sturm was hired as the 30th head coach in Boston Bruins history. Following the announcement, the Bruins decided that assistants Jay Leach, Chris Kelly, and goaltending coach Bob Essensa would stay on Sturm’s … Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13
We are still well underway with the Bruins head coaching search, and final interviews are expected to take place this week. On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that Jay Woodcroft, Mitch Love, and Marco Sturm are among the favorites for the three open head coaching jobs. The Bruins are one of the … Keep Reading
By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13
On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins announced that General Manager Don Sweeney has signed a two-year extension. The extension will run through the 2027-28 season, which would be Sweeney’s 13th on the throne if he survies that long. The Bruins front office is conducting interviews to find their 30th bench boss if franchise history. … Keep Reading
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