The Boston Bruins are undergoing a rebuild ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season following the Brad Marchand era as the team’s star. Now rallying behind David Pastrnak, the franchise has brought in a new head coach, Marco Sturm, who recently added another important piece to his coaching staff.
The Bruins targeted Sturm after evaluating his strong performance as head coach of Team Germany, along with his experience as an assistant with the Los Angeles Kings, with the goal of revamping a project that needed identity and structure.
Pastrnak will now lead the offense and serve as the face of a young core following Marchand’s departure after more than a decade. The 37-year-old veteran left Boston to join the Florida Panthers, where he finally won the Stanley Cup after 14 seasons of coming up short. A new era has begun in Boston.
Sturm’s newest coaching staff addition
As announced on their official website, the Bruins have hired Steve Spott as an assistant coach under new head coach Marco Sturm. The 57-year-old coach brings a wealth of NHL experience and aims to contribute valuable knowledge to improve the team.
Spott has previously held key roles with the San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Dallas Stars, where he specialized in power play units. For over a decade, he served as an assistant to head coach Pete DeBoer, making a notable impact across multiple franchises.
Spott’s potential impact on Pastrnak’s Bruins
Spott’s past connections with offensive stars like Jack Eichel in Vegas and Jason Robertson in Dallas raise optimism about how he can elevate Pastrnak’s performance, now the Bruins’ marquee star. The goal is clear: to build a system where the 29-year-old forward regains a leading role in the power play.