Providence Bruins' opening weekend proved that training camp cuts provided motivation

The Providence Bruins' top six looked like they were on a mission to prove the front office wrong in their two opening weekend games.

Boston Bruins v Washington Capitals | Patrick Smith/GettyImagesThe Providence Bruins' training camp revealed a team that was easily one of the favorites to contend for a Calder Cup. After the Boston Bruins selected their opening night roster, Providence was left with some considerable talent, including two of the leading scorers from last year's AHL season and NHL fringe players like Matthew Poitras and Fabian Lysell.

It's one thing to look like a dominant team on paper, but it's another to show it once the regular season starts. The Bruins hoped that the…