The Boston Bruins are back on the hunt for a head coach, and this time, two intriguing candidates have stepped into the spotlight — one of them being a familiar name from the past.
According to a May 9 post from Boston’s Sports Original on X, both Marco Sturm and Rick Tocchet are being floated as potential successors to interim coach Joe Sacco.
The mention of Sturm, a former Bruins forward who played in Boston for parts of four seasons, has generated buzz among fans.
And it’s more than just nostalgia — insiders say he’s a legitimate contender.
On Bruins head coach search: Add Marco Sturm to the mix. Hearing he’s under serious consideration for the position.
Sturm’s coaching resume gaining attention league-wide
While he hasn’t yet run an NHL bench full-time, Marco Sturm has been quietly climbing the coaching ranks.
He’s 119-80 in three seasons as head coach of AHL Ontario and is widely credited for his leadership with the German national team, which he guided to a silver medal at the 2018 Olympics.
He also spent four years behind the bench as an assistant with the Los Angeles Kings, giving him a healthy mix of international and North American experience.
Sturm is 119-80 in three seasons as head coach of AHL Ontario.
Did really good work with the German national team, and also was an assistant with the Kings for four years. Definitely worth looking at.
That’s from Scott McLaughlin, who also confirmed the buzz around Sturm is real.
What this means for Joe Sacco and the Bruins’ future
Joe Sacco, who stepped in as interim coach after a midseason change, remains under evaluation.
While he’s well respected within the organization, Boston’s front office seems to be casting a wider net — perhaps signaling they’re ready for a new voice moving forward.
Tocchet brings NHL head coaching experience and a hard-nosed style that fits Boston’s identity, while Sturm offers a fresher perspective and deep ties to the franchise.
Each brings something different, and both appear to be under serious review.
The Bruins haven’t tipped their hand just yet, but it’s becoming clear they’re not standing still.
With expectations always sky-high in Boston, the next coaching hire could play a major role in where this team goes from here.
Will the Bruins stay in-house with Sacco, take a familiar swing with Sturm, or go all-in on someone like Tocchet?
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