O'Connell would not comment on the negotiations, but said that if the Modano deal fell through, he would still be in the market for a top-flight center. Still unsigned are Peter Forsberg, Alexei Zhamnov, Pierre Turgeon, Eric Lindros, Vincent Damphousse and former Bruin Jason Allison.
"We've talked to a number of free agents about coming to Boston,'' said O'Connell, who would not get into specifics.
Bruins on hankkimassa huippusentteriä. Tässä ei haeta Big Joen paikkaajaa, vaan tarkoitus on lähteä kauteen kahdella huippusentterillä. Bruinsin onnistuessa hankinnassaan, uskoisi myös Thornton Bostonilla olevan hyvät saumat mennä loppuun asti.
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Glen Murray antaa pientä vinkkiä Big Joen tilanteesta:
"We got it done and couldn't be more happy. Now I just need my centerman back."
Murray said he talked to Thornton throughout the day yesterday and, though not claiming any inside information, expects the B's and their captain to work out a long-term deal.
"I really do think they're going to get it done, that's just my opinion,'' Murray said.