Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery, promote Joe Sacco to interim head coach

yardbarker.com — November 20, 2024, 12:02 AM UTC

The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a disappointing start to the season, with a record of 8-9-3. Montgomery was previously recognized as the NHL's coach of the year for leading the team to a historic season in 2022-23. Joe Sacco, the team's associate coach, has been named interim head coach. Sacco has been with the Bruins since 2014 and previously coached the Colorado Avalanche. The Bruins are struggling offensively and defensively, ranking near the bottom of the league in goals scored and allowed. General manager Don Sweeney cited the team's inconsistency as a key reason for the change. He expressed confidence in Sacco's ability to improve the team's performance and meet fan expectations.

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