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Marco Sturm's comeback? Former Boston Bruins star reportedly set to return as the next head coach
Marco Sturm at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. (LEHTIKUVA/JUSSI NUKARI)
The Boston Bruins could be on the brink of a full-circle moment and it doesn't involve a player lacing up his skates. Instead, it's Marco Sturm, a former fan-favorite winger, potentially stepping behind the bench as Boston's next head coach.
Multiple sources, including Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects, are reporting that Sturm is expected to be the guy. While nothing has been made official by the Bruins front office, the hockey world is already buzzing over what this bold move could mean.
Why Marco Sturm is emerging as the frontrunner for the Bruins' bench
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It's not every day that a former player returns to lead the same franchise from behind the bench. But Sturm's candidacy makes a lot of sense. He spent five impactful seasons with the Bruins during his playing career, including a 27-goal season in 2009.
That familiarity with the city and the organization gives him a unique connection many coaches don't have.
But it's his coaching résumé that's drawing real attention. Sturm took Germany to an unexpected silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, proving he can lead and inspire. Since then, he's been behind the bench with the AHL's Ontario Reign, where he helped develop LA Kings prospects and compiled a strong 120-82-11-3 record over three seasons.
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According to The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa, Sturm is one of three finalists for the Bruins job, alongside Mitch Love and Jay Woodcroft. But reports suggest Sturm and Love are getting second-round, in-person interviews with Sturm potentially already being Boston's choice.
At this point, there's been no official word from Don Sweeney or the Bruins front office but the signs are pointing in one direction. Marco Sturm has the history, the coaching chops, and reportedly the inside track. If Boston does seal the deal, they'd be making a statement: that it's time to blend the old with the new and hand the reins to a leader who knows what it means to wear the spoked-B.
This might just be the beginning of a new era for Bruins hockey, one that could bring a fresh voice, a familiar face, and, hopefully, deeper playoff runs.
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