Just about a year ago, interim general manager Jeff Gorton, the steward of the Bruins' checkbook, committed $57.5 million to two prized free agents. With free agency opening tomorrow, the scenario has changed dramatically for the ever-changing Bruins. Gorton, fired earlier this week, is no longer with the team. Claude Julien has replaced coach Dave Lewis, who helped persuade Zdeno Chara to sign with Boston. And with the Bruins making big-bucks plays last summer for Chara ($37.5 million over five years) and Marc Savard ($20 million over four years), there isn't much cash remaining for similar strikes this time around, despite yesterday's announcement that the NHL will increase the salary cap from $44 million to $50.3 million. "We won't be part of the frenzy," said general manager Peter Chiarelli. "But we'll certainly be looking at guys."