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

Player development, unlocking more offense, and preaching defensive values will be key for Sturm in his first year behind the bench.

Marco Sturm got his first taste of the passionate Bruins fans when he was traded to Boston for No. 1 overall draft pick and soon-to-be MVP Joe Thornton.