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.

Marco Sturm is back in Boston, but the Bruins aren’t just chasing memories, they’re hoping his defense first approach can bring order to a team in need of direction.

Bruins didn’t do well, putting the puck in the net led the loser’s board, followed closely a recurring physicality problem and a new issue.