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Marco Sturm officially makes changes to defensive pairings after sixth straight loss
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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy seems like he has had enough, and now the bruins are making some changes.
Bruins head coach Marco Sturm has officially made changes to the Bruins' defensive pairings after their sixth straight loss.
There was some talks earlier that the Boston Bruins were going to break up some of their defensive pairings.
Well, to be exact, it was over the Mason Lohrei-Charlie McAvoy pairing, as they have been terrible all season long for the Bruins.
Now, Marco Sturm has made those changes, and they are hopeful this will help them finally win a game.
Bruins change defensive pairings
At practice this morning, the Boston Bruins ended up changing up some of their defensive lines.
Michael Callahan was with Charlie McAvoy, and Mason Lohrei got bumped down with Peeke.
Hampus Lindholm was back on the ice for the Boston Bruins and was skating with Henri Jokiharju.
Take a look:
Callahan's skating with McAvoy, Lohrei with Peeke. Hampus Lindholm with Jokiharju. Zadorov and Elias Lindholm not skating
After the game yesterday, it was evident that changes needed to be made, especially after Charlie McAvoy lost it during his post-game comments.
McAvoy after the Bruins lost their 6th-straight game:
"I'm pretty frustrated right now and I'm upset...
"We just want it so bad that we're getting in our own way... We want it. We're dying to win in here. We're close every single game, and we just can't find a way to get over the hump."
"I'm pretty frustrated right now and I'm upset...
"We just want it so bad that we're getting in our own way... We want it. We're dying to win in here. We're close every single game, and we just can't find a way to get over the hump."
The Bruins are hopeful that these changes will make a positive impact.
Heading into their game tomorrow, it's unclear whether or not these changes will stick, but something needs to be done.
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OCTOBRE 24 | 306 ANSWERS Marco Sturm officially makes changes to defensive pairings after sixth straight loss Do you think these are better lines for the Bruins defense? | ||
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