The Bruins will not take to the ice as a full squad until next week, when training camp for the 2023-24 season officially commences at Warrior Ice Arena.
But that hasn’t stopped head coach Jim Montgomery from starting to chart out roles and expectations for what will be a revamped forward corps this winter.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Boston Bruins Foundation’s annual golf tournament at Pinehills Golf Club on Thursday, Montgomery discussed his initial thoughts on a reshuffled roster.
Coyle, Zacha set for featured roles up front
It doesn’t necessarily come as much of a surprise, but Montgomery reiterated once again that both Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha will take on top-six roles this season following the retirement of both Patrice Bergeron and Pavel Zacha.