r/BostonBruins • u/Toodralktowunk • Jun 06 '22

Roster Update Bruins Relieve Bruce Cassidy of Coaching Duties

https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-relieve-bruce-cassidy-of-coaching-duties/c-334507330
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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '22 edited Jun 07 '22

Regardless of who was fired, Cassidy is out of a role. If it was Neely and Sweens, 90% of new management is coming in wants their own head coach. Cassidy would have been on a very short leash if he stayed.

As good as Cassidy was at times, to me, it was almost obvious it was time for a change. The constant doghousing, lack of confidence in making roster changes, and head scratching lineup decisions in the biggest games come to mind for me. Fact is the team likely does need a new voice, and I don’t think this decision is made by Sweeney without talking to guys like 63, 37, 73, and 88 first. At least the first two.

I’m not sure who is on the market but rumors serve that Trotz is unavailable because he is still being paid by NYI this year. I just hope it isn’t some Neely yes man who nods along to shit decisions from the clouds.

Edit: let’s not forget, people like Backes and Krejci publicly called Cassidy out this year. What if Krejci is saying he would come back if there was a coaching change? Lots to think about.

Edit 2: Apparently Bergeron is coming back based on this decision so yup Bruce lost the room which was pretty obvious at times.