Boughner returns to Sharks as assistant coach

The San Jose Sharks have brought back a familiar face behind their bench.

Bob Boughner, who left the Sharks in 2017 to take over head coaching duties for the Florida Panthers, will return to the club as an assistant coach, the team announced Wednesday.

Rob Zettler, who replaced Boughner on the Sharks' coaching staff in 2017, won't be returning.

The 48-year-old Boughner served as an assistant coach for bench boss Peter DeBoer from 2015-17.

"I'm extremely excited that Bob has chosen to re-join our staff in San Jose," DeBoer said. "He and I have known each other for more than 20 years and we're very familiar with all the intangibles that he brings to our team."

In 164 games as the Panthers' head coach, Boughner posted a record of 80-62-22, missing the 2018 playoffs by a single point.

Before getting his chance at the NHL level, Boughner led the OHL's Windsor Spitfires to consecutive Memorial Cup championships in 2009 and 2010.

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