Morning Notes: Leach, Merkley, Gross
Jay Leach is expected to be hired as Hartford Wolf Pack head coach, plus Nick Merkley joins Dynamo Moscow and Jordan Gross signs in Yekaterinburg
www.prohockeyrumors.comJay Leach has reportedly parted ways with the Boston Bruins after two seasons as an assistant coach. The team was looking for a defensive-minded fit to align with head coach Marco Sturm's system. In his previous roles, Leach served as the head coach of the Providence Bruins from 2017 to 2021 and as an assistant with the Seattle Kraken from 2021 to 2024. It is mentioned that he has been linked to potential AHL and NHL head-coaching opportunities during the offseason.