Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery has been under scrutiny for his handling of rookie center Matthew Poitras. Montgomery has been praised for benching Poitras and providing positive reinforcement during their meetings. The coach emphasizes shorter shifts, better decision-making, and encouragement for Poitras. The situation has sparked discussions and articles on @BOSHockeyNow and Bruins Daily. David Perron and Erik Gudbranson's suspensions, as well as other NHL news and rumors, have also been covered.
#NHLBruins head coach Jim Montgomery and rookie center Matt Poitras are on the same page thanks to some positive reinforcement from the reigning Jack Adams Award winner. More at @BOSHockeyNow 👇 https://t.co/T9rZBUcfyQ
Inside Bruins rookie Matt Poitras’ post-benching meeting with Jim Montgomery ⤵️ https://t.co/LiwSEyZLd2
In the latest @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Daily: -Time to lay off #NHLBruins head coach Jim Montgomery -#LGRW forward David Perron and #CBJ defenseman Erik Gudbranson suspended -NHL news and rumors https://t.co/zHFGZrhsk9
COLUMN: It was time for a chat between Jim Montgomery & Matt Poitras after last wk included a healthy scratch & hitting the bench for 3rd period of a win vs ARI: "We try to impress upon him how much we believe in him & how much room he has to grow" Link: https://t.co/ZsDYAXUHTn https://t.co/gd8h4wRzfQ
Shorter shifts. Better decisions with the puck. And smile! Jim Montgomery’s teaching points for Matt Poitras in their morning meeting. https://t.co/hQSFe6j2iQ
#NHLBruins head coach Jim Montgomery is doing the right thing when handling rookie center Matthew Poitras’ playing time. My take on why at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/AieDxloHkU
It's interesting how the same people bashing #NHLBruins HC Jim Montgomery for benching Poitras also bashed Bruce Cassidy and thought Ryan Spooner and Ryan Donato were legit future Top 6 centers. Yeah. ... @BOSHockeyNow https://t.co/q6l2od8gyM