Jim Montgomery

Was the David Pastrnak Benching Warranted or Calculated?

Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery was deemed to be a “player’s coach” and a softer voice after the departure of Bruce Cassidy who was not exactly revered by a few Bruins on his way out the door. Montgomery led the 2022-23 team to a league-record 65 wins and, by his own admission, did not […]

Boston Bruins Management: Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neely, Don Sweeney, and Jim Montgomery

Who is to Blame For the Boston Bruins Meltdown?

Two seasons ago, the Boston Bruins began the season 9-1-0. Last season, Boston went 9-0-1 in their first ten games. This season has started with uncharacteristic poor play, a lack of cohesion, and a head coach searching for answers. After a 4-6-1 start to the 2024-25 season, the Bruins were hoping for a better effort […]

The Junk Drawer: Boston Bruins

The junk drawer is where you throw everything you can’t find a place for, so these articles will have a little of everything: Some statistics, some prospects, some opinion, some information, no swearing (you’re welcome, John!), and anything else Bruins related I feel like you all need to know. If there is ever anything you’d […]

Five Takeaways From the Boston Bruins 4-0 Loss to Nashville

We are only seven games into the Boston Bruins season. Again, it is only seven games. The Bruins are 3-3-1 after consecutive losses ended a three-game road trip unceremoniously. The Bruins began the trip with a 5-3 win over a then-winless Colorado Avalanche team and followed it up with defeats to Utah (2-1 in overtime) […]

A Frustrated Jim Montgomery Feeling the Heat?

Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery expressed his frustration with his team Monday after a 4-3 loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the second loss to Florida this season. The Panthers have eliminated the Bruins each of the last two postseasons and seem to have the Bruins’ number. Boston spent the offseason […]

Matthew Poitras skating for the Boston Bruins

Matthew Poitras Poised For Breakout Season

The Boston Bruins season has just begun but fans have reason to be excited about Matthew Poitras. In Poitras first game of the season, he assisted on the game-winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings in a Saturday matinee. David Pastrnak put home the goal and was quick to praise his teammate. “It was a […]

Five Takeaways From the Boston Bruins 6-4 Loss to Florida on Opening Night

The Boston Bruins opened the 2024-25 season with a 6-4 loss to the Florida Panthers, the team that eliminated Boston each of the last two postseasons. Last night’s game included more of the same issues the Bruins have had with the Panthers. In the offseason, Boston added more size and grit to the lineup to […]

Boston Bruins Head Coach Gives Primary Reason for Preseason Loss to Kings

The season opener for the Boston Bruins is this coming Tuesday in Florida against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and only one preseason game remains on the schedule in the meantime. On Thursday night in Quebec City, the Bruins fell to the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 in a game where veterans Charlie Coyle, […]

Cam Neely Confirms Swayman’s Contract Offer

This morning, during the start-of-season press conference, Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neely, Don Sweeney, and Jim Montgomery took to the podium to give their remarks about the upcoming season and to answer questions from the media. To the surprise of none, Jeremy Swayman’s contract was a hot topic. During the Q&A, a reporter asked Neely to […]

Coaching Profile: Jim Montgomery

Jim Montgomery was born on June 30, 1969, in Montreal, Quebec. Montgomery was a forward who played four seasons at the University of Maine-Orono from 1989-1993. In that time, Montgomery appeared in 170 games and scored 103 goals with 178 assists. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound center played 122 career NHL games with five teams and registered […]