When the Boston Bruins made their final round of cuts on Sunday, some names were eye-opening. Five players were placed on waivers and all cleared, while one of their top prospects, Matthew Poitras, was sent down to the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL). He'll be joined by the players who cleared waivers.
Making the final roster cuts was not easy for first-year coach Marco Sturm, president Cam Neely, and general manager Don Sweeney. Telling a younger player that they have to go back to the minors is not something they want to do. However, it's part of the job.