Jim Montgomery reportedly didn’t take too kind to the Bruins’ approach over their last two days of practice.
According to The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa, the second-year Boston coach had some choice words for his club hours before the opening puck drop in San Jose.
Perhaps the lengthy four-day layover factored into the recent sluggish training sessions. But Montgomery rarely showcased any vocal displeasure a year ago. In the rare instances of turmoil, the reigning Jack Adams Award winner often turned to Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Brad Marchand, and other veterans to take control of the room.