The Bruins announced several changes to their coaching staff on Wednesday evening, with Jay Leach making his return to Boston after spending the previous three years with the Seattle Kraken.
Leach was named an assistant coach on Jim Montgomery’s staff, with Joe Sacco promoted to associate coach and John McLean changing roles — and joining the development staff as the team’s skating and skills coach.
Leach found himself back on the market this offseason after Seattle fired head coach Dave Hakstol earlier this spring. The 44-year-old was viewed as a potential head coach in waiting for Boston after coaching the Providence Bruins for five years — but then left to join the Kraken in 2021.