Bruins didn’t do well, putting the puck in the net led the loser’s board, followed closely a recurring physicality problem and a new issue.

The Bruins were looking for a defensively responsible coach and Sturm checks that box. Coaching in Los Angeles’ system, defense was a priority. During his time in Boston, Sturm was a responsible 200-foot player, and he’s tried to mold his own players in the same fashion.

The Boston Bruins are reportedly among the teams monitoring Marco Rossi’s situation closely, as contract talks with the Minnesota Wild remain unresolved and a trade may be on the horizon.