Marc Savard, a former Stanley Cup winner with the Bruins, is suddenly on Boston’s radar again as the team weighs its next head coach decision after Joe Sacco’s recent exit.
Longtime fan favourite emerges as surprise candidate
If you’ve been following the Bruins’ coaching chatter lately, one name keeps surfacing, Marc Savard.
Not just a recognizable figure from Boston’s past, but a potential future leader behind the bench.
Word is, the Bruins are seriously thinking about bringing Savard back into the fold. Not as a player, of course—but as their next head coach.
He’s currently working as an assistant in Toronto, but Boston might be preparing to reach out for an interview.
If they haven’t hired a new head coach before the #LeafsForever season is over, I’d expect the Bruins to request an interview with former Bruins center and current Maple Leafs assistant coach Marc Savard.
This isn’t the first time Savard’s name has popped up. But this time, the rumors are louder. And more specific.
Sources close to the situation suggest that the front office is giving Savard a real look—especially if they don’t move quickly on another candidate.
For those who watched him play, it’s easy to connect the dots.
Even though injuries forced him to step away before the Cup was clinched, his fingerprints were all over that roster.
Coaching journey brings Marc Savard full circle
Post-retirement, Savard didn’t disappear.
He eased into coaching, starting with the Blues in 2019 before making his way to Toronto.
Over the years, he’s earned a reputation as a smart, communicative coach—one who relates well to players and understands offensive flow.
That’s part of the appeal.
This isn’t a nostalgia hire—at least, not entirely.
The Bruins know what they’re doing. Bringing in someone who understands the culture, who’s been through the grind in Boston, and who knows what it takes to win—it’s not the worst idea.
I’m hearing from my sources that the Bruins may be interested in Marc Savard as their next head coach if they don’t hire a different coach.
Timing might be the only hurdle. With Toronto still in the playoff picture, Boston may have to wait before making anything official.
But if things line up, don’t be surprised if Savard is sitting down with the Bruins brass in the coming weeks.
The move would be bold—but it would also feel right. Bruins fans haven’t forgotten what he meant to the team.
Maybe it’s time for the next chapter.
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