Sturm has "touched every base" in his rise through the coaching ranks and brings a defense- and checking-first philosophy to Boston.

The Bruins were looking for a defensively responsible coach and Sturm checks that box. Coaching in Los Angeles’ system, defense was a priority. During his time in Boston, Sturm was a responsible 200-foot player, and he’s tried to mold his own players in the same fashion.

The Boston Bruins have hired Marco Sturm as coach to help the Original Six franchise get back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 2016