The Boston Bruins are in the early stages of a pivotal offseason for the franchise, and part of that process will be finding a new head coach.

B's general manager Don Sweeney said last week that Joe Sacco, who replaced Jim Montgomery on an interim basis back in November, remains in the mix for the position, as does assistant coach Jay Leach.

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Which external candidates might the Bruins be considering?

TSN's Darren Dreger reported Tuesday that the Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken are "believed to be among the top contenders" for Rick Tocchet.

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Tocchet, 61, parted ways with the Vancouver Canucks last

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