Amid one of the busiest weeks of their summer, the Boston Bruins officially welcomed new head coach Jim Montgomery with Monday’s press conference.
Montgomery’s hire comes weeks after general manager Don Sweeney fired the popular Bruce Cassidy after his six seasons behind the Boston bench. An ensuing contract extension for the embattled GM from team President Cam Neely only amplified the fanbase’s hostility following another early playoff exit in May.
Montgomery’s arrival, however, drew some rare positive reviews on social media. Yet, the Bruins will have little room to improve their roster entering the beginning of free agency on Wednesday.