BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 25: New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton and New York Rangers Director, European Scouting Nickolai Bobrov looks on during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Jeff Gorton was the Bruins interim general manager for a short time in 2006, but during his tenure, he helped to build a big part of their foundation today.
Following the 2005-06 NHL season, the Boston Bruins fired general manager Mike O’Connell, ending his six-year tenure in Boston. Assistant GM Jeff Gorton was named interim GM and was in charge of the Bruins 2006 NHL Entry Draft at General Motors Place in Vancouver in late June.