Today, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has announced multiple changes to their coaching staff prior to the 2024-25 season.
John McLean will return to the Bruins player development staff as a Skating and Skills Coach; Joe Sacco will be promoted to Associate Coach, and former Providence Bruins head coach Jay Leach will return as an Assistant Coach in Boston.
Jay Leach
Leach spent a few years with the Seattle Kraken prior to their coaching change this offseason. Previous to that, Leach was the bench boss of the Providence Bruins, carrying a record of 136-77-26. In total, he’s compiled 11 coaching seasons between the AHL and NHL since 2002.
Joe Sacco
TvSacco has been part of the Bruins coaching staff for ten seasons, spanning multiple coaches. This small promotion could be a token of appreciation from the Bruins Front Office, or it could be a foreshadowing for future moves on the Bruins bench.
John McLean
Prior to joining the coaching staff last season, John McLean worked with the Bruins’ skating and skills department. Whether this position was transitory to begin with or simply wasn’t a good fit for him, it’s encouraging to see him stay with the business.
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