Another pivotal season for an aging Boston Bruins core awaits, this time under a new bench boss.
Former Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery takes over at the helm after serving as an assistant coach in St. Louis during the 2022-23 campaign. Pavel Zacha arrives from New Jersey hoping to fulfill his potential and crack Boston’s top-six come opening night.
Amid the new arrivals, many familiar faces, including David Krejci, return for another hopeful playoff run. Yet, the Bruins will have their hands full to start the season as Matt Grzelcyk (shoulder), Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) and Brad Marchand (hips) continue to heal from their respective off-season surgeries.