(We’re trying out some new writers here at Chowder. This post comes from Jason Silva.)
Today’s season opener marks Bruce Cassidy’s first game as Bruins head coach without the “interim” tag in his job title.
When introducing Cassidy in February, general manager Don Sweeney and team president Cam Neely indicated that the remainder of the 2017 season was to serve as a test of sorts for Cassidy’s methods.
Based on the results — an 18-8-1 record and a playoff berth — he passed with flying colors and earned the job full-time.
But what exactly did he do to boost the Bruins?