Boston Bruins Officially Lose Out On A Top Candidate For Their Vacant Head Coaching Position
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A recent report revealed that the Boston Bruins have officially missed out on a top candidate for their open head coaching position entering the off-season.
Early on into the season, General Manager Don Sweeney decided it was time to fire Jim Montgomery after the Boston Bruins got off to a slow start.
Since the firing of Montgomery, the Bruins promoted assistant coach Joe Sacco to the head coaching position but with the interim label on it and stated that it would remain that way for the remainder of the season.
During his end of year press conference, Sweeney admitted that the Boston Bruins have begun their search for their next head coach.
«Sweeney says the coaching search has started. Says he's looking for a coach with some form of NHL exposure as an important criteria #NHLBruins»
Bruins Miss out on a top candidate
According to Pro Hockey Rumors, the Boston Bruins are going to miss out on David Carle who is considered one of the best available head coaches at the moment.
Per PHR:
As the NHL offseason inches closer, the annual coaching carousel is off and spinning. A number of teams have already moved on from their head coaches, and rumors have been heating up on who their replaces may be.
The list includes established veterans, up-and-coming assistants, and even standout coaches from the college ranks. One name that continues to surface in these conversations is David Carle, head coach of the University of Denver.
However, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman said on today's 32 Thoughts Podcast that the belief is Carle will be returning to Denver.
Carle recently withdrew consideration for the Blackhawks position, but it appears he's not currently interested in any coaching jobs in the NHL.
As Friedman notes, things can always change as more positions become available, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins position becoming available today. But for now, it appears the 35-year-old coach has unfinished business at the NCAA-level.
The list includes established veterans, up-and-coming assistants, and even standout coaches from the college ranks. One name that continues to surface in these conversations is David Carle, head coach of the University of Denver.
However, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman said on today's 32 Thoughts Podcast that the belief is Carle will be returning to Denver.
Carle recently withdrew consideration for the Blackhawks position, but it appears he's not currently interested in any coaching jobs in the NHL.
As Friedman notes, things can always change as more positions become available, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins position becoming available today. But for now, it appears the 35-year-old coach has unfinished business at the NCAA-level.
With Carle out of the question, there has been some speculation that recently fired Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan is at the top of the list for the Boston Bruins.
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AVRIL 29 | 243 ANSWERS Boston Bruins Officially Lose Out On A Top Candidate For Their Vacant Head Coaching Position Do you think David Carle would be a good head coach for the Boston Bruins? | ||
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