The Boston Bruins remain in the hunt for a new head coach, and potential candidates are beginning to emerge for the vacancy.

If the Bruins could mimic the Capitals and find the next Spencer Carbery, unearthing a poised young head coach could offer more upside than an established name.

The Bruins have taken the first steps in their coaching search. Boston’s brass has reached out to some candidates and Don Sweeney characterized the process as “ongoing," adding there are people he’d like to interview that are still in the playoffs.