Jim Montgomery, the former UMaine star, reaches out to make sure unsigned Patrice Bergeron returns for a 19th season.

Boston tries to address a weakness by selecting centers with its first three draft picks.

DeBrusk butted heads with former coach Bruce Cassidy and requested a trade last summer.

Jim Montgomery is UMaine’s all-time leading scorer and played on the 1992-93 national championship team.

Sweeney is given a multiyear extension six weeks after the Bruins lost in the playoffs and soon after he fired the head coach.

Bruce Cassidy said he went into the offseason after his meeting with GM Don Sweeney with the understanding he still would be coaching the team.

If Don Sweeney hires the wrong coach, it’s a good bet he won’t get the chance to hire another one.

The Bruins made the playoffs in each of Bruce Cassidy’s six seasons behind the bench

Bergeron has won the award for the NHL’s best defensive forward more than any other player.