Big changes coming to Bruins' lineup under new coach Jim Montgomery

For better or worse, a new era begins for the Boston Bruins in 2022-23.

Gone is longtime head coach Bruce Cassidy, replaced by Jim Montgomery for the upcoming campaign. And in a recent sit down with the Boston Globe, Montgomery revealed that he'll be shaking up the team's forward lines to start next season.

From the Globe's Matt Porter:

Montgomery intends to shake up his forward lines to see who plays well with others. With first-line winger Brad Marchand sidelined to start the season, he’ll have Jake DeBrusk and new Bruin Pavel Zacha skating with center Patrice Bergeron.

The second line would see recently-returned David Krejci centering Taylor Hall and David Pastrnak. Charlie Coyle will be centering the third line with wingers such as Trent Frederic, Craig Smith, Nick Foligno or Zacha once Marchand returns to the line. If Foligno skates on the fourth line, Montgomery expects him to lead that line.

With defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk sidelined for the start of the season, Montgomery intends to use Hampus Lindholm in a leadership role along with Brandon Carlo. He’ll have to mix and match his second and third defense pairings. The new Bruins coach isn’t concerned about the goalie tandem of Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman, noting how well they worked together last season.

Honestly, I don't think it's such a bad idea...

If all else fails, Montgomery can fall back on the "classic" lines that the Bruins have been trotting out the past few seasons. Thoughts, B's fans?