Bruins Head Coach Comments on Options to Replace Bergeron

Jim Montgomery, the Bruins' head coach, saw his top centers retire this summer and has now opened up on how he'll try to replace Patrice Bergeron.

After having a record-breaking season, the Bruins were considered favorites to win the Cup but were eliminated by the Panthers in the first round.

After the tough loss, both Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci announced their retirement.

Many people thought that Boston would acquire their new top center in free agency, but they decided to solve their problem in-house.

Replacing Bergeron is no easy task, as he was among the best players in the NHL.

Montgomery opened up on how he'll cope with his departure in a recent interview with the Boston Herald.

Montgomery obviously has a lot of faith in Zacha. Before last season, he had never scored more than 36 points. He did set a new personal best with 57 last year.

This is what the coach said about Zacha:

Don't be surprised if Zacha grows into a true first-line center this season and reaches the high hopes that have been placed on him since he was drafted sixth overall in 2015.

Do you think Zacha will score 60 points or more next season?

As seen on House of Hockey - Bruins Coach Comments On His Bergeron Replacement

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