BOSTON -- There are still some questions about what the Bruins' banged-up blue line will look like Thursday night against Toronto, but the picture got a lot clearer at the morning skate. That's because there were just six defensemen on the ice for the Bruins in the skate. Adam McQuaid did not participate and has been ruled out for his third straight game as he continues to deal with a neck injury. Matt Bartkowski had filled in for McQuaid in the last two games, but after struggling in limited minutes he was assigned to Providence earlier Thursday morning. That leaves...
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