Speculation: Potential Coaching Replacements for Jim Montgomery (Monty out? Sacco in? Nov 19)

[Beyonder]

Not sure if this really says more than the tweet itself, but here is an accompanying story about this rumor or scoop.

https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/bruins/keefe-bruins-to-fire-jim-montgomery-joe-sacco-taking-over

 

[McGarnagle]

He galaxy brained every decision in that series. Playing a slow-footed Forbort who hadn't seen game action in months. Not pulling Ullmark in game 6 despite him clearly appearing to be injured. The insane blendering of the lineup for game 5 after they just won back to back on the road.

I think he deserves only a small share of the blame for how this season has turned out. But he played a huge role in that '23 choke job.

Hall and Coyle were an absolute force in dominating games 3 & 4, so let's force a hobbled Krejci and Bergeron back into the lineup for game 5 and give them way more ice time than the guys who were destroying Florida the last few games. And let's blame Grzelcyk for Ullmark 's mistake in game 5 and put Clifton in instead for a game 6 matchup that doesn't favor him at all. Not to mention having a clearly injured goalie in for six games before switching to an ice cold 1B who hasn't played in 17 days for the do or die game 7.

That was possibly the worst coaching job I've seen unfold since Grady Little.

 

[Score08]

When are they announcing Sweeney and Neely firing ? This is all on them, piss poor roster management.

 

[McBrom7]

While you are right, none of them are verified on Twitter so they'd hardly get much of anything off posting things there if they were seeking engagement money.

He just wants more exposure for his shows. I don't think he cares about some twitter post, like you're saying.

In my opinion, he just makes obvious shit up in broad daylight to pretend like he knows something. It's pretty shameless if you ask me.

If this ends up being true, I reserve the right to change my stance haha.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

So where does Monty go and win a cup next season?

He just wants more exposure for his shows. I don't think he cares about some twitter post, like you're saying.

In my opinion, he just makes obvious shit up in broad daylight to pretend like he knows something. It's pretty shameless if you ask me.

If this ends up being true, I reserve the right to change my stance haha.

It's one of those things where I wouldn't be shocked if it's true or he's just baiting so no shame in being wrong off the words of an internet grifter for a hockey team lol

 

[LouJersey]

Can't wait to hear all the "sources" talk about Monty's shortcomings that come into focus after this. Cassidy was too mean so Bruins got him out, Monty is "fill in the blank" so they just stopped trying. The Sweenolytes have another victim.....Jim take your rightful place next to Bruce Cassidy, Mitchell Miller's agent and Keith Gretzky in the trophy room of scapegoats.

 

[BMC]

I don't believe it until there's announcement directly from the Bruins.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Sacco fixes nothing by the way lmao.

3 coaches fired means your asses are in the jackpot, Cam and Don.

 

[BMC]

Sacco fixes nothing by the way lmao.

3 coaches fired means your asses are in the jackpot, Cam and Don.

As they should be.

And I don't care if they do end up with a top 5 pick- Sweeney will just f*** it up as usual.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Can't wait to hear all the "sources" talk about Monty's shortcomings that come into focus after this. Cassidy was too mean so Bruins got him out, Monty is "fill in the blank" so they just stopped trying. The Sweenolytes have another victim.....Jim take your rightful place next to Bruce Cassidy, Mitchell Miller's agent and Keith Gretzky in the trophy room of scapegoats.

If I had to guess the actual issue with Monty is that the country club style of coaching was actually how he coaches and it worked to great success with the strong culture the team had. Once he had to switch it up when Bergy left it came off as fake and the players just don't listen now. Still all on the GM/Players but they aren't gonna raise their hand and admit their the problem when you can fire one guy and blame him.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Keefe is pretty dubious as a source but this would fit the Bruins MO of "hey look at that big shiny story over there! nothing to see here. *slips something under rug*"

The other story being the defending NBA Champion Celtics squaring off with the somehow 15-0 Cavaliers in primetime obviously.

 

[Beyonder]

Sacco fixes nothing by the way lmao.

3 coaches fired means your asses are in the jackpot, Cam and Don.

"You gotta give us a shot!!"

 

[LouJersey]

If I had to guess the actual issue with Monty is that the country club style of coaching was actually how he coaches and it worked to great success with the strong culture the team had. Once he had to switch it up when Bergy left it came off as fake and the players just don't listen now. Still all on the GM/Players but they aren't gonna raise their hand and admit their the problem when you can fire one guy and blame him.

Great post and get it, but clock is ticking on the GM. Make the play-offs or see ya.

Sacco also has already been overlooked for the last two coaching vacancies, not sure what has changed.

 

[chizzler]

Can't wait to hear all the "sources" talk about Monty's shortcomings that come into focus after this. Cassidy was too mean so Bruins got him out, Monty is "fill in the blank" so they just stopped trying. The Sweenolytes have another victim.....Jim take your rightful place next to Bruce Cassidy, Mitchell Miller's agent and Keith Gretzky in the trophy room of scapegoats.

Sorry but he had to go. He blew the first year, then you saw distinction starting before the TD, and now they just aren’t this bad. We are missing something internal.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I don't mind listening to Keefe on the radio. Usually not bad. I just don't know why he thinks he can get away with these stupid "scoops".

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Sacco can keep the seat warm for Sullivan

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858954085124177924

 

[Blitzkrug]

Monty will land on his feet. Despite things i truly do think he's a damn good coach. Gotten results pretty much everywhere he's gone and is very well liked.

I already said it but i would be willing to put money down on him being the Habs new coach going into next season.

 

[PlayMakers]

Can't wait to hear all the "sources" talk about Monty's shortcomings that come into focus after this. Cassidy was too mean so Bruins got him out, Monty is "fill in the blank" so they just stopped trying. The Sweenolytes have another victim.....Jim take your rightful place next to Bruce Cassidy, Mitchell Miller's agent and Keith Gretzky in the trophy room of scapegoats.

I believe Monty was thought to be a player's coach. A great guy who players loved and wanted to play for.

IMO, they never should have let Cassidy go. Great coach. Innovative. Tough on them. Hopefully they learned from their mistakes and next time will move out the guys who complain about a demanding coach rather than switching to a player's coach.

Fwiw, I think Marchand was also in the pro-Cassidy camp and his comments last night about not holding guys accountable for poor play might have been a shot at Monty, though he quickly put himself in that mix and said just because he's been here a long time doesn't mean he's earned the right to remain here.

OT: Sacco does nothing for me. My only hope with him is that it removes the excuses that this was Monty's fault.

 

[LouJersey]

Sorry but he had to go. He blew the first year, then you saw distinction starting before the TD, and now they just aren’t this bad. We are missing something internal.

3-2 FLA going into period 3 game 6

3rd Period
01:31	BOS		Tyler Bertuzzi (4)	Brandon Carlo, Brad Marchand
03:53	BOS	PP	David Pastrňák (4)	Tyler Bertuzzi, Brad Marchand
07:21	FLA		Zac Dalpe (1)	Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell
10:22	BOS	SH	Jake DeBrusk (4)	Pavel Zacha, Dmitry Orlov
10:49	FLA	PP	Matthew Tkachuk (5)	Anton Lundell, Gustav Forsling
14:22	FLA		Eetu Luostarinen (2)	Brandon Montour
19:32	FLA	EN	Sam Reinhart (3)	Radko Gudas

2-1 FLA going into period 3 Game 7

3rd Period
1st OT Period
00:55	BOS	PP	Tyler Bertuzzi (5)	Dmitry Orlov, David Krejčí
04:11	BOS		David Pastrňák (5)	Brandon Carlo, David Krejčí
19:00	FLA		Brandon Montour (5)	Aleksander Barkov, Carter Verhaeghe
08:35	FLA		Carter Verhaeghe (2)	Sam Bennett, Ma

How about some fault to the GM for not adequately replacing Hall, Bertuzzi, Orlov, Bergeron, Krejci and DeBrusk?

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

Sacco is TERRIBLE. I think we're going to be even worse if this scoop is true.

 

[The don godfather]

Alright let the joe sacco era begin. Hopefully team turns it around.

 

[NDiesel]

Can't wait to hear all the "sources" talk about Monty's shortcomings that come into focus after this. Cassidy was too mean so Bruins got him out, Monty is "fill in the blank" so they just stopped trying. The Sweenolytes have another victim.....Jim take your rightful place next to Bruce Cassidy, Mitchell Miller's agent and Keith Gretzky in the trophy room of scapegoats.

Ive always thought people were overly harsh on Sweeneely here, but to me if you're on coach 3 of YOUR choosing, then you should be gone too....especially when one of those coaches goes elsewhere and immediately wins a cup

 

[Healthy Wrap]

Great post and get it, but clock is ticking on the GM. Make the play-offs or see ya.

Sacco also has already been overlooked for the last two coaching vacancies, not sure what has changed.

Chiarelli got only 9 seasons here before he was fired and that guy actually won a Cup! We're in year 10 of Sweeney with nothing to show for it but a single Cup run that ended with Karson f***ing Kuhlman in the top 6. I have so little faith in ownership holding management accountable, but these guys need to be shown the door.

 

[McGarnagle]

Can't wait to hear all the "sources" talk about Monty's shortcomings that come into focus after this. Cassidy was too mean so Bruins got him out, Monty is "fill in the blank" so they just stopped trying. The Sweenolytes have another victim.....Jim take your rightful place next to Bruce Cassidy, Mitchell Miller's agent and Keith Gretzky in the trophy room of scapegoats.

Bet you anything that Jimmy Murphy or some flunky mouthpiece makes a reference to his drinking problem.