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Sturm Has Brought the Bruins a New, Unique Approach

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

The Boston Bruins sit at 8-7-0 through 15 games, and whether that record improves as the season goes on or not, the team hasn’t looked misdirected by its new head coach. In fact, from early indications, the players have appeared to be in lockstep with the performance and attention to … Keep Reading

Three Keys to Watch With New Boston Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

New Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm is entering a critical reset period for the organization. The change from Jim Montgomery and Joe Sacco to Sturm is highly anticipated for multiple reasons.

As much as Sacco tried to maintain the key elements of the Bruins’ style of play, the wheels … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Special Teams Preview: Penalty Kill

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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

Inside Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s Blueprint: Responsibility, Energy, and Physicality

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

Although the boo birds were out for another Don Sweeney-led Boston Bruins offseason, no one can claim he is without a plan. The plan was direct in re-establishing an identity for the team, both for the present and the future. The Bruins, throughout last season, had not just lost modern … Keep Reading

Why Forward Fraser Minten Looks Like Natural Fit for the Boston Bruins

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

After letting go of core players during the previous National Hockey League trade deadline, the Boston Bruins now have a chance to capitalize on some promising trade returns. Trading a tenured piece like Brandon Carlo is never easy, but netting a 2025 fourth-round pick, a 2026 first-round pick (top-five … Keep Reading

Bruins Assistant Coaches Have the Experience to Guide Marco Sturm as a First-Time Head Coach

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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

Morgan Geekie Signs Six-Year Contract Extension with the Boston Bruins

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

Late Sunday night, the Boston Bruins announced that Morgan Geekie signed a six-year contract extension worth $33,000,000, with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million. Geekie is coming off a career-best season, with 33 goals and 57 points, finishing second on the team in both categories.

Morgan Geekie will begin his third season with the … 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

Bruins Coaching Search Could Be Coming to a Close This Week

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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

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