Bruins GM Don Sweeney identifies the next steps: Speed, skill and systems loosening

BOSTON — One of Marco Sturm’s hallmarks was The Clog. The first-year Boston Bruins coach believed that given the skill set of the 2025-26 roster, throwing road spikes into the neutral zone was a critical piece of infrastructure.Sturm was correct. According to Clear Sight Analytics, the Bruins were the third-best team in the league in expected goals against off the rush per 60 minutes of five-on-five play during the regular season.This point of emphasis came with a cost, as all things do.Advertisement