Jeff Gorton appears to be executing the same plan that turned Boston around

www.bostonglobe.comIn 1992, Jeff Gorton began working for the Boston Bruins. He spent three years as a pro scout, and in 1995, was appointed to assistant general manager. On November 1st, 2000, Mike O’ Connell was named general manager of the Boston Bruins. At that time, the Bruins were struggling having finished the 1999-2000 season 24th overall in the league and missing the playoffs. O’Connell was a quiet general manager, and his biggest acquisition was David Krejci. However, after trading Joe Thornton, he was fired.

Jeff Gorton became the interim general manager for the Boston Bruins on March 25, 2006. The young executive made some great trades as an interim general manager. He traded…