BOSTON The new arena that will replace the storied Boston Gardenis almost done. Its roof arches across the city skyline, and itsinterior is being fitted with all the amenities of a modern sportscomplex.
Only one thing's missing: a name.
It was supposed to be called Shawmut Center; 15,000 seat numbertags already were emblazoned with the name and the profile of aShawmut Indian leader, Chief Obbatinewat, at a cost of $18,000.
That's now unlikely. Fleet Financial Group announced last weekthat it will buy the arena's owner, Shawmut National Bank. Includedin the $3.7 billion price tag were the rights to name the building.
The name 'Fleet Forum' has been rumored, but bank officialsrefuse to comment. They say only that a decision will be made withinthe next two weeks.
