Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jay Leach has left the organization to become an assistant coach with the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins announced the hire of Leach on Wednesday after he spent three seasons as a part of Dave Hakstol's coaching staff with the Kraken . Leach had spent five seasons as head coach of the AHL's Providence Bruins before joining Seattle's staff for the 2021-22 season."The Boston Bruins are excited to welcome Jay Leach back to the organization," Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said in a statement.
While Francis was clear he believed both were valuable assistants, Bylsma would be free to choose his own coaching staff."I've talked to both Jay and Dave. I've talked to Dan about how valuable I think they are and what they can bring. Ultimately, he will have conversations with them and fill out his staff the way he wants to do it," Francis said.Leach compiled an overall record of 136-77-26 during his five seasons as head coach of the Providence Bruins.
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