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Tim Kearns

My name is Tim Kearns and I am a sophomore journalism major at The University of Maryland. I have previously written for the Maryland Baseball Network and a blog style website called "What The Sports." I am from just outside of Boston and am a diehard Red Sox, Bruins, and Patriots fan. I have always had a passion for hockey and I'm incredibly thankful to cover the Boston Bruins for The Hockey Writers.

Bruins Will Rally Around Halak

Tim Kearns | August 18, 2020

If there is anything that hockey in the bubble has shown us about the Boston Bruins, it’s their resiliency and ability to step up in the big moment. Immediately to…

Categories Bruins Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Bruins Could Regret Moving on From First-Round Pick

Tim Kearns | June 24, 2020

On Feb. 21, the Boston Bruins traded their 2020 first-round pick, David Backes and Axel Andersson in a deal that netted them Ondrej Kase from the Anaheim Ducks. The Bruins…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft

Why the Bruins Deserve This Cup Run

Tim Kearns | May 3, 2020

While no one is denying that the safety measure and precautions being taken during this uncertain time are necessary, it is also necessary to hope. That is exactly what the…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins’ 2019 Draft Catch-Up

Tim Kearns | March 26, 2020

With the sports world on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the remainder of the National Hockey League season in doubt, it is time to look back and thus…

Categories Bruins Prospects

Bruins’ Jack Studnicka Making Waves in AHL

Tim Kearns | March 8, 2020

In what is considered a generally weak prospect pool, the Boston Bruins may have a rising star. Jack Studnicka, age 21, of Windsor, Ontario, has been lighting the lamp often…

Categories Bruins Prospects

Bruins Finding Their Stride At the Right Time

Tim Kearns | February 19, 2020

The Boston Bruins currently sit at the top of the NHL standings at 37-11-12 and currently lead the Atlantic Division by three points over the resurgent Tampa Bay Lightning. They…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins’ Lauzon an Example Of Organizational Depth

Tim Kearns | January 26, 2020

In the NHL, it is often viewed as a major advantage to own an abundance of reliable defensemen down the stretch. This is especially true when those defensemen are fresh…

Categories Bruins Prospects

NHL’s Top 5 Defensive Forwards of the Decade

Tim Kearns | January 6, 2020

With what was an eventful decade coming to a close in the NHL, it is time to look back and reflect on the best of the best. While offense dominated…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Top 10 Lists

2020 WJC Team USA Final Roster

Tim Kearns | December 25, 2019

The United States boasts a young and talented roster in 2020 as they attempt to medal for the fifth consecutive time at the World Junior Championships. Returning stars along with…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Capitals Remain Thorn in Bruins’ Side

Tim Kearns | December 19, 2019

A 3-2 win on Wednesday, Dec. 11 proved one thing about the Washington Capitals; they own the Boston Bruins. T.J. Oshie danced around defenders, scoring two dazzling goals, and John…

Categories Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals

Bruins’ Post-Thanksgiving Outlook

Tim Kearns | November 30, 2019

Following an exciting 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers, the Boston Bruins continue to play incredible hockey and seem to be in just about every game. They continue…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins’ Second Line Remains Gaping Hole

Tim Kearns | November 22, 2019

The Boston Bruins are one of the deepest teams in the NHL – they are able to rotate four lines of forwards and have a plethora of young defensemen. Their…

Categories Boston Bruins
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