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.

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

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.