With the hiring of Rick Tocchet by the Philadelphia Flyers and Mike Sullivan by the New York Rangers, the Boston Bruins have narrowed their coaching options. Tocchet, a notable figure in coaching, had connections to the Bruins but ultimately chose to return to Philly, where he had a successful playing career. As the coaching market remains competitive with teams like Chicago and Seattle looking for coaches, the Bruins may consider former Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft, who has a proven track record in the NHL.
As the coaching carousel goes round and round, another big name is reportedly coming off the market as the Bruins search for a new bench boss continues.
Tocchet had the highest name recognition on the market and had some options, including television as a fallback, to work the best deal possible.
Another name off the board, though not one that had been linked to the B's, is Adam Foote, who was hired by the Canucks.
A name that has come to the forefront in the last couple of days has been former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft.
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