Young Bruins fighting for a FEW roster spots (Wheeler)

Sounds like Blake Wheeler had been working out hard this summer in preparation for his first training with the Boston Bruins, however, Blake Wheeler will end up in Providence because for the most part there are very few roster spots left to compete for.

Young Bruins see few spots before their eyes
Training camp is only a month away (Sept. 19), and there appears to be very little wiggle room on the Bruins roster for an all-but-unknown kid or two to walk out of camp wearing a Spoked B.
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"That's true," said general manager Peter Chiarelli, scrolling through his roster as the weekend began. "But I've told all of our younger guys the same thing: If they can make our team, I'll find room for them."

Wheeler, the No. 5 pick by Phoenix in the 2004 draft, took advantage of a CBA loophole that allowed him to become a free agent and signed with Boston in July. According to his agent, Matt Keator, the 6-4 winger has spent the summer skating at the University of Minnesota, with an emphasis on improving his shot.

"He's been skating like crazy, and shooting a ton of pucks," said Keator. "He's a college kid, and he'll need time and experience, and that's something both sides were clear about when he signed. It's the pro game, and he'll have to get used to using his body more, and developing a better shot. But he'll get there."