
Bruins' Stars Shoulder Blame for Coach Montgomery's Firing Amid Struggles
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery due to unsuccessful contract extension talks and a disappointing 8-9-3 start to the season. Despite leading the team to a league-best record since 2022 and winning the 2023 Jack Adams Award, Montgomery's departure is partly attributed to a significant gap in extension negotiations. Bruins players, including David Pastrňák and Brad Marchand, expressed regret over the firing, acknowledging their own performance shortcomings as a factor. Montgomery is expected to be a sought-after coach in the next hiring cycle.










