Sturm spent five years with the Bruins as a player after arriving in 2005 as part of the package Boston received in the controversial Joe Thornton trade. He had some special momen

Marco Sturm takes over a team that missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons and is charged “renewing our identity.”

So, drawing too many conclusions from Marco Sturm’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Bruins would be foolish. But, in his first public appearance as an NHL head coach, Sturm came off as comfortable, confident and intelligent. His German accent even added a bit of gravitas. But only time and games will show if he is ready.