Marco Sturm Named Bruins Head Coach

The Boston Bruins have hired Marco Sturm as their 30th head coach, making him the franchise’s first European and first German coach. Sturm, a former Bruins forward, brings a strong coaching background, including leading Germany to a silver medal at the 2018 Olympics and guiding the AHL’s Ontario Reign to three straight playoff appearances. He replaces Joe Sacco, who was interim coach after Jim Montgomery's dismissal last season. General Manager Don Sweeney emphasized Sturm's leadership, international experience, and understanding of the Bruins’ identity as reasons for his selection. Some media have questioned the breadth of the coaching search and the competitiveness of the current roster. Sturm’s appointment ends the NHL's recent wave of coaching changes as the Bruins seek to return to playoff form.