It's still early but the team has come out of the gate far better than anyone could have imagined especially with 2 key pieces not due back for at least another month.
Obviously, Ullmark has been a major factor but more importantly, the team is responding to Monty giving everyone a clean sheet.
Cam hinted that Cassidy was in trouble after the loss to Carolina
The timeline is important as even though Cam said Cassidy's future was Don's call, Sweeney was still in limbo as well.
Jim Montgomery was on their radar and they knew he had no issues working in St. Louis for the last 2 seasons as an assistant. More importantly, Monty was an outsider.
My gut feeling is Bergie would have retired if Cassidy came back.
Obviously, Ullmark has been a major factor but more importantly, the team is responding to Monty giving everyone a clean sheet.
Cam hinted that Cassidy was in trouble after the loss to Carolina
Management - State of the Bruins - Neely 5/19/22 (unedited)
BOSTON BRUINS PRESIDENT CAM NEELY… On an extension for Don Sweeney… “I started talking with Charlie [Jacobs] and Mr. [Jeremy] Jacobs after the deadline about extending Don, so that’s my plan, is to do that.” On if that is also Mr. Jacobs’ plan… “Yes.” On what’s left to do for the...
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The timeline is important as even though Cam said Cassidy's future was Don's call, Sweeney was still in limbo as well.
Jim Montgomery was on their radar and they knew he had no issues working in St. Louis for the last 2 seasons as an assistant. More importantly, Monty was an outsider.
My gut feeling is Bergie would have retired if Cassidy came back.