"Coming from juniors you're kind of just playing hockey," Heinen recalled of Montgomery's advice during his college days. "At school, he taught us the real ins and outs and the details of the game. I think that's what helped a lot."
Heinen showcased glimpses of potential during his four seasons in the Bruins organization, primarily in middle-six duty. His time, however, was cut short after the Bruins traded their 2014 fourth-round selection to Anaheim during the 2020 trade deadline. Under two-time Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan, Heinen saw time at both wings throughout Pittsburgh's lineup. His first year with the Pens resulted in a career-high 18 goals and 33 points in 76 games played.
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