BOSTON -- Joe Sacco is undefeated as head coach of the Boston Bruins. In his first game as the man in charge on the Boston bench, Sacco and the Bruins picked up a 1-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club at TD Garden on Thursday night.

Sacco, a Medford native and former Boston University product, is now charged with righting the ship for the Bruins.

Who could GM Don Sweeney be keeping an eye on while monitoring the team's progress under Sacco? Here's an early look at six candidates.