Sacco was named interim coach in November after the Bruins fired Jim Montgomery. He went 25-30-7 and while Boston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, Sacco was put in a tough position that only got tougher after the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and the trade deadline.

No longer waiting for coaching candidates still in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Bruins GM Don Sweeney is set to have in-person interviews next week.

Boston Bruins President Cam Neely announced today, May 20, that the organization has signed General Manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season. “Don has navigated a disappointing period for our club with conviction,