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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
The Boston Bruins have hired Matt McIlvane as their new assistant coach, according to today’s official press release from the organization. With the departure of former assistant Jay Leach, who was named as the new bench boss of the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack last week, McIlvane’s … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
Boston Bruins assistant coach Jay Leach has surfaced as a prominent name in the ongoing search for head coaches in both the American Hockey League and the National Hockey League. According to recent reports from reputable NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, two professional hockey organizations … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
Yesterday, the Fourth Period hockey insider David Pagnotta reported and posted on Twitter / X that the Boston Bruins and assistant coach Jay Leach have mutually parted ways. Leach, a veteran of NHL coaching circles with a reputation for defensive structure and player development, had been part of the Bruins’ staff … Keep Reading
By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis
The offseason is here for the Boston Bruins, and the team has officially made its first move. Come next season, the Black and Gold will be looking a little different behind the bench.
According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Boston Bruins have parted ways with Assistant Coach Jay Leach. Pagnotta further states that … 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: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44
With the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Vancouver Canucks making Head Coaching hires in recent weeks, things are beginning to heat up in Boston. While Rick Tocchet, Joel Quenneville, Adam Foote, and Mike Sullivan are off the market, that hasn’t stopped Bruins management from doing their due diligence, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman… Keep Reading
By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz
The NHL news cycle runs at a breakneck pace during the Stanley Cup. Between all the electrifying playoff games, dramatic overtime finishes, and headline-grabbing press conference quotes, a decent-sized group of teams are looking to sort out their future with a new head coaching hire. The Boston Bruins are one … Keep Reading
By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz
For the second time in four years, the Boston Bruins will enter the offseason looking to hire a new head coach. During the season-ending press conference on Wednesday, GM Don Sweeney confirmed that a search is already underway and that specific criteria for the new hire will be considered.
Sweeney … Keep Reading
By: Joe Travia | Follow me on Twitter @NHLJoeTravia
One day after news broke of Bruce Cassidy being hired by the Vegas Golden Knights, it appears that the Bruins have identified their preliminary list of candidates to replace him as the team’s Head Coach. According to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette’s Joe McDonald, the Bruins currently have interviews with five candidates: Jim Montgomery, Jay Leach, … Keep Reading
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