As every hockey fan knows, the playoffs are a different game than the regular season, and general managers have to make big decisions.
Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney made one yesterday when he sent down rookie Marc McLaughlin to the Providence Bruins of the AHL and kept veteran Chris Wagner with Boston for the playoffs. It was only a surprise as McLaughlin seemed to be somewhat of an NHL regular, while Wagner spent the entire season in the AHL.