Sturm served as an assistant for four years with the Kings, and was head coach for their AHL affiliate in Ontario for three seasons, but this will mark his first time as an NHL head coach.

Sturm has "touched every base" in his rise through the coaching ranks and brings a defense- and checking-first philosophy to Boston.

Mike O’Connell first brought Marco Sturm to Boston in a certain trade. Now he believes Sturm is well-suited for success in his return.