Speculation: Who should the Bruins hire as their next Head Coach?

[RI.B FAN]

My gut says Donskov simply because he'd be a fresh, brand new head coach with a brand new, never before seen vision and will most likely go on to have a great/successful coaching career in the NHL. Or we could end up with Torts/Sullivan/Laviolette/InsertGenericNameHere. Who TF actually knows what they're gonna do. Maybe go all in for Sacco (McKenna 2026)

The current lineup as is, is better than Chicago and Co. We would never get McKenna

 

[DKH]

Sweeney like myself knows Geekie & Pastrnak took off once Monty gone

He also knows like myself they blew it up on March 7th and would play final 20 games without McAvoy, Hampus, Frederic, Coyle, Carlo, and Marchand.

Sweeney like myself knows they traded/lost to injury FIVE players who wore letters

Any coaching decision to make sure Pastrnak & Geekie maintain the level of production

Sweeney like myself knows the answer

 

[The don godfather]

How about peter L for the job after getting booted out from rags? Too old I guess.

 

[cheesymc]

Where the Cronin option?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Where the Cronin option?

He’s in the who’s the biggest asshole as a coach poll.

 

[Gordoff]

He’s in the who’s the biggest asshole as a coach poll.

I missed that one. Probably not true though as Lavvy looks constipated.

 

[Gordoff]

Where the Cronin option?

Who's Cronin?

 

[bruinmann77]

Don got a big off season on the last year of his contract

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Who's Cronin?

Just canned Anaheim coach and Arlington guy. He coached my sons HS line mate at Northeastern.

Not a good week for NHL Coaches from Massachusetts. Laviolette, Tortorella and Cronin axed. Couple more maybe on deck with Sacco and Sullivan.

 

[PB37]

Company Man Sacco has a case for staying on. It may not be everyone's favorite choice ( or mine ) but I can see it.

 

[Gordoff]

Just canned Anaheim coach and Arlington guy. He coached my sons HS line mate at Northeastern.

Not a good week for NHL Coaches from Massachusetts. Laviolette, Tortorella and Cronin axed. Couple more maybe on deck with Sacco and Sullivan.

Thank You.

 

[The don godfather]

Company Man Sacco has a case for staying on. It may not be everyone's favorite choice ( or mine ) but I can see it.

No way cant afford another wasted pasta year hes close to 30 years old.

 

[BostonBob]

Sweeney like myself knows Geekie & Pastrnak took off once Monty gone

He also knows like myself they blew it up on March 7th and would play final 20 games without McAvoy, Hampus, Frederic, Coyle, Carlo, and Marchand.

Sweeney like myself knows they traded/lost to injury FIVE players who wore letters

Any coaching decision to make sure Pastrnak & Geekie maintain the level of production

Sweeney like myself knows the answer

Sounds like this " myself " guy really knows his stuff.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

No coach was sitting Bergeron.

A real coach would have. Unfortunately for us, our coach at the time chose to let the player satisfy his own personal needs instead of the teams.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

Company Man Sacco has a case for staying on. It may not be everyone's favorite choice ( or mine ) but I can see it.

I can also see this happening.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

This is how new players are going to be introduced to the Bruins. “Hi, my name is David and this is my assistant, Morgan. Welcome to our country club!”

 

[KillerMillerTime]

No coach was sitting Bergeron.

There were lots of people saying don't let #37 get on the flight to Montreal, especially after Ullmark looked like he got injured right before the Montreal game against Washington. Allowing him to play in Montreal ended his career. The injuries to
Bergeron and Ullmark doomed them from advancing. Saying they couldn't say no to Bergeron is ridiculous.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

The current lineup as is, is better than Chicago and Co. We would never get McKenna

Can't say never with a lottery.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Sweeney should be looking for other.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

I can also see this happening.

That would be laughable and dereliction of duty. Sacco has failed miserably in both of his NHL coaching gigs.

 

[DaaaaB's]

Some other names I'd consider include Jeff Halpern, Davis Payne, Jeremy Colliton, Manny Malhotra, Mike Van Ryan, Marco Sturm, John Gruden, Kirk Muller and Glen Gulutzan. Might as well cast a wide net.

 

[whitetape]

How about peter L for the job after getting booted out from rags? Too old I guess.

I hate this idea. He always looks like he's got the worst case of stomach ulcers. That kind of angry intensity might work in the short run, but the B's' problem this season wasn't lack of effort, but injuries, lack of structure, shaky goaltending, and lack of young talent after years of trading away draft picks. I would prefer keeping Sacco if I thought he could improve the defensive structure and the power play.

 

[BruinsPortugal]

Donskov is the answer but my gut says Sacco will have another shot.

 

[bp14]

Sweeney like myself knows Geekie & Pastrnak took off once Monty gone

He also knows like myself they blew it up on March 7th and would play final 20 games without McAvoy, Hampus, Frederic, Coyle, Carlo, and Marchand.

Sweeney like myself knows they traded/lost to injury FIVE players who wore letters

Any coaching decision to make sure Pastrnak & Geekie maintain the level of production

Sweeney like myself knows the answer

I’m not comfortable with the idea that the likes of Morgan Geekie is a consideration in your next coaching hire. He’s a nice player and had a great year. All fine and good. But getting the most out of him is hardly a top priority in a coaching hire.

 

[bigbadbruins1]

I'm a fan of Gallant or Sullivan, even though we already have a go round with Sully as a coach.