The article discusses the infamous 2005 trade where the Boston Bruins sent Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Marco Sturm, Wayne Primeau, and Brad Stuart. Thornton achieved remarkable success after the trade, leading to a difficult transition for the Bruins players, especially Sturm. In his introductory press conference as the new Bruins head coach, Sturm reflected on the challenges of stepping into Boston amid high expectations and the weight of the trade, noting that the pressure ultimately fostered personal and team growth.
"The Joe Thornton trade, I mean, it was not my fault, right?" Sturm joked at his introductory press conference as Bruins head coach on Tuesday morning.
"I got here and it was difficult. I'm not going to lie...it was difficult because everyone loved Joe and it was a big trade."
"But also, it pushes you. I saw it the positive way."
"You could see every year how we got better. All of a sudden I saw a big, big change here in the city of Boston, because they’re behind you."
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