According to general manager Peter Chiarelli, it's not Manny Fernandez's bad back (herniated disk) that led the Bruins to ship the veteran backstop to the minors Thursday for a conditioning stint. The issue remains the goalie's tender left knee. (Full article: 2283 words)

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