Former Bruins defenseman finds Assistant Coach gig in the NHL

Several former Boston Bruins players were rumoured to be looking for coaching jobs around the NHL.

ESPN's John Buccigross has reported that former Bruins defenseman is being hired as an assistant coach for the Edmonton Oilers.

As per Buccigross:




Mark Stuart was drafted 21st overall by the Bruins at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Stuart played 283 games with the Bs, recording 13 goals and 27 assists. He was traded to the Atalanta Thrashers along with Blake Wheeler for Rich Peverley and Boris Valabik midway through the 2010-11 season.

The defenseman spent the rest of his career with Atlanta/Winnipeg franchise, appearing in 390 games and collecting 13 goals and 40 assists.