Wow, it seems like it’s becoming the norm that at least one powerhouse team will struggle out of the gate to a disastrous start, only to start turning things around later. Last season, it was the Edmonton Oilers, and this year, the Boston Bruins took the mantle.
Much like Edmonton, the Bruins have turned things around, and funnily enough, it occurred after a coaching change. Or better yet, a coaching swap, as the St. Louis Blues jumped at the opportunity to snag Jim Montgomery while the Bruins rolled with Joe Sacco. So far, it’s paid off for both teams, and the Bruins have become much less of a headache to watch lately.
Yeah, plenty so maybe that entwined with the coaching. Just a theory on my part. Anyway, what do some raw, general numbers say about how well the Bruins have performed, and what letter grade do they deserve?
I’ll tell you this: It’s a cumulative review, so I’m not going to be nice, even if the Bruins have played better hockey lately. They were a major disappointment to begin the season, and had they kept up those struggles, nothing but an ‘F’ would have sufficed.
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