But to their credit or detriment, the Bruins ‘ front office took a big swing. With Marco Sturm, they chose to chase the potential of a high ceiling rather than the safety of a probable high floor.

Former NHL players from Germany couldn't say enough about the Boston Bruins' hiring of countryman Marco Sturm as coach Thursday. The 46-year-old, who played for the Bruins from 2005-10, will be the first Germany-born head coach in the NHL and replaces Joe Sacco, who was named interim coach after Jim Montgomery was fired Nov. 19.