It should come as no surprise that the young pivot has gone through some growing pains this season, but the Bruins are also inviting plenty of risk by shipping him out.

For the first time in his young pro career, Matt Poitras is heading down to the AHL ranks. The Bruins announced on Monday afternoon that Poitras has been assigned to Providence, just a few hours after skating as the team’s spare forward during practice ...

The Boston Bruins announced they have assigned forward Matt Poitras to their AHL affiliate Providence Bruins. Poitras has one goals and four points in 14 games this season.