Marco Sturm Faces Bigger Bruins Challenge After Remarkable Debut originally appeared on NESN. Marco Sturm gave the Boston Bruins nearly everything they could have reasonably expected during his first season behind an NHL bench. "The coaches obviously did a really, really commendable job," Sweeney said. Bruins Must Turn Regular-Season Success Into Playoff ProgressThe standard changes in Sturm's second season. Young Bruins Could Define Sturm's Second SeasonSturm's work with Boston's younger players was one of the most promising aspects of his debut season.