NHL insider leaks information about Boston Bruins Jim Montgomery's possible firing

The Boston Bruins are far from playing like how everyone expected, and an NHL insider has revealed some details that Jim Montgomery could be fired soon.

Once the powerhouse of the NHL, this season, the Boston Bruins sit at or near the bottom of the Atlantic Division. Characterized by being one of the most competitive and consistently performing teams, their fall has been nothing short of shocking and stellar. While goaltending was supposed to be one of its strong points, poor play from its key stars leaves the Bruins weak, and the struggles have trickled into every facet of its game.

One of the biggest surprises has to be how key players like Charlie McAvoy and Brad Marchand seem to have regressed and have not found their rhythm as of yet. David Pastrnak has been one of the few bright spots, but he cannot do it alone. Longtime captain Patrice Bergeron is obviously still missed, and his absence continues to affect this team's chemistry, leaving a hole in leadership and morale that nobody has completely filled. The once-feared Bruins' D has come apart at the seams, too, and turning the tide of battle in their favor has been hard to do.

That means head coach Jim Montgomery, who was brought in ahead of the 2022 season, is under increasing heat. He guided Boston to a sterling 65-12-5 record in his first season at the helm, but an unexpected early playoff exit dampened any enthusiasm about their regular-season performance. Since then, there have been questions about Montgomery's leadership, particularly in the wake of his rocky and very public disagreement with goalie Linus Ullmark, who left via free agency this offseason. That suggests there is a growing sense that Montgomery is losing his grip on the locker room.

NHL Insider Bill Lindsay has gone so far as to say that Montgomery's tenure may not last the month of November if things don't start to improve. Many coaches find themselves on the hot seat in this regard, yet in large part, it's the sudden drop from contender to basement dweller that makes things so shocking. The Bruins front office might feel it needs to make a change to salvage the season and restore some consistency to the proceedings.

It's been a storm of outrage and second-guessing on Jim Montgomery and the team. If this continues in Boston, he could be out of a job as the Bruins seek a return to what was lost in identity and pride within the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division.

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