It’s been a tough stretch for Bruins fans.
After years of being in the playoff mix, missing out this season hit differently. It left plenty of people wondering what’s next—and now, General Manager Don Sweeney has offered a bit of clarity.
The Bruins are officially in the market for a new head coach.
Joe Sacco stepped in as interim after Jim Montgomery’s early dismissal, but with the season ending in disappointment, change behind the bench feels all but certain. Fans have been speculating for weeks, and the rumors picked up steam when team president Cam Neely and Boston Globe reporter Jim McBride both hinted that everything is on the table regarding Sacco’s status.
Now Sweeney has confirmed it: the coaching search is already underway.
Sweeney says the coaching search has started. Says he’s looking for a coach with some form of NHL exposure as an important criteria #NHLBruins
For many fans, that’s a welcome update. The team’s struggles weren’t all on Sacco, but the need for a fresh voice is clear. The front office seems to agree.
While Sweeney didn’t name names or drop a timeline, the emphasis on NHL experience offers some clues about the type of candidate they’re after—someone with a track record, not a first-time hire.
There’s still a lot up in the air. Whether Boston has a new coach in place by the summer remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: Sweeney isn’t standing still.
So now the question falls to the fans:
Is it time to turn the page on Joe Sacco?
And if so, who do you want behind the bench in Boston next season?
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