But to their credit or detriment, the Bruins ‘ front office took a big swing. With Marco Sturm, they chose to chase the potential of a high ceiling rather than the safety of a probable high floor.

Sturm will also have the comfort of residing in a place that has become so familiar to his family. During his playing days, he lived downtown with his wife, Astrid, and children, Mason and Kaydie, embracing the European feel of one of America’s most iconic cities.