It’s an interesting wrinkle to the whole story.
Some Sens fans, who are a cynical bunch, thought that it was a bit of an attempt to distract blame away from Dorion’s role in bringing Matt in.
The statement wasn’t exactly warm and fuzzy:
Also, Bierk has a history with DJ Smith whereas Groulx was Boucher’s guy.
But Murray has looked better, so who knows?
It’s hard to think that there would be this kind of impact so quickly, but as you say, I don’t know a lot about the techniques of goalie coaches.
Anecdotally, I think the Sens have moved the puck out of their zone much more quickly with Brannstrom and Mete in place of Gudbranson and Coburn and I think the number of shots against has been lower.
One may have something to do with the other.