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Why Marco Sturm’s System Is Perfect for the 2025-26 Boston Bruins Roster

October 16, 2025 by Last Word On Hockey

The Boston Bruins new head coach, Marco Sturm, has introduced a fresh system that already seems to fit their roster perfectly. This is evident in their 3-1 start to the season, winning their first three matchups before finally dropping a close game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This was certainly not the start most analysts predicted for the Bruins, and for good reason, as they finished last in the NHL’s Atlantic Division last year. But what we have seen in the first four games is a completely different Bruins team, a team that plays with a system in mind and with purpose. Now, let’s examine the system’s key principles and how they will fit this roster throughout the season.

High-Energy Bruins Hockey

Marco Sturm asks his players to be physical, high-octane competitors. They hit, forecheck aggressively, and block shots. Whether you’re the star of the team or the seventh defenceman, everyone must buy into the system. A clear example came at the end of the Lightning game when David Pastrňák made a crucial save, showing how Sturm expects his players to put their bodies on the line. This less skill-focused style works well for a team without much depth, like the Bruins, as it wears down opponents and creates mistakes to capitalize on.

Since the start of the season, Boston has taken advantage of these opportunities at a strong rate, helping secure wins. But if that rate drops and the defeats pile up, players might cheat the system, play less physically, and take riskier offensive chances. For Sturm’s system to succeed, everyone must stay fully committed. The reason being is that the domino effect can happen quickly, even if just a few players start doing their own thing.

The main drawback of this high-intensity style is that it leads to more penalties, making a strong penalty kill essential. The Bruins have had early success on the PK, stopping all 14 power plays against them by aggressively pressuring the puck carrier. This strategy is another way to force mistakes from opponents, but it comes with an underlying risk. If a player gets beaten, it can leave two attackers wide open instead of one. How Boston’s penalty kill performs will be a major indicator of the team’s success throughout the season.

A Return to the Basics on Offence

For the offence, Marco Sturm employs a system built on the same principle as the rest of his approach, hard work. Bruins players are clearly being asked to dump and chase, battle along the boards for loose pucks, and throw everything on net before crashing for rebounds. This system is perfect for players like Sean Kuraly and Mark Kastelic, but in the long term, it could limit players like David Pastrňák, who thrives with puck control and a lethal one-timer. So far, it has not affected his production much, but as the season progresses, Sturm may need to find ways to better integrate Pastrňák into the offensive game plan.

To conclude, it’s still early in the season, but Marco Sturm seems to have found a strong foundation to build on in Boston. Things can certainly change as the year goes on, yet it already feels like this identity will define every Bruins team under Sturm, wearing down opponents, forcing mistakes, and being painful to play against. With more talent likely joining the group in future drafts, this system could become even more effective over time. For now, the focus remains on this season, and it will be interesting to see just how many surprises this Bruins team still has in store.

Main Photo Credit: Winslow Townson – Imagn Images

The post Why Marco Sturm’s System Is Perfect for the 2025-26 Boston Bruins Roster appeared first on Last Word On Hockey.

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