Confirmed with Link: Bracken Kearns on try-out with the Bruins
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ReNeGaDe87
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SJ never really gave him a real shot in the big leagues, he made his debut around 30, played for U of Calgary (my hometown DINOS) back in the day, career AHLer... big body, seems like a bruin to me
Release the Bracken!
He's actually a decent 4th liner/depth guy, can't skate too well, but stick him in front of the net or in the corners and he can do work.
He's actually a decent 4th liner/depth guy, can't skate too well, but stick him in front of the net or in the corners and he can do work.
ODAAT
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THE Bracken Kearns??
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Never heard of this guy but I`ll wager because he`s not named Leino or Gagne, it won`t garner 7-10 pages of opinions in a thread with concern about Chia grasping at straws for talent.......especially as we see a team like the Leafs inviting a potential all-star in Tallinder to camp
ODAAT
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skating well is over rated anyway in this game
Trust me, he's not awful, but don't expect anything offensively, just energy. That is, if he makes it.
ODAAT
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Therick67
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I would have rather hoped for someone like Zenon Konopka - he's not a great fighter, but will go. Probably better than Soupy. He's pretty good at the FO dot, too.
I do think he's got a 20 game suspension for substance abuse, though.
I do think he's got a 20 game suspension for substance abuse, though.
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rcduthie77
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How long before someone here slots him up on the first line?
Lucic - Krejci - Kearns
Seriously, a good AHL player, bit of a bowling ball type. Can't see him making the NHL but Providence should like him quite a bit.
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Never heard of this guy but I`ll wager because he`s not named Leino or Gagne, it won`t garner 7-10 pages of opinions in a thread with concern about Chia grasping at straws for talent.......especially as we see a team like the Leafs inviting a potential all-star in Tallinder to camp
Tallinder is a Dman....... unless we are definitely trading Boychuk not sure how adding him into the mix at Camp wouldn't add to our problems.
Maybe not but he does love his cat
Awwwww. A man and his cat. It is a beautiful thing
GarbageGoal
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AHL All Star and scored his first NHL goal last season which I happened to see on the dish against the Ducks when it happened. He'll be a good signing for Providence, but I imagine the fact that he's 33 and should be Captain material down here will cause much angst amongst the "I don't care if Providence goes 5-71, everyone over 24 should be healthy scratches" crowd.
GloryDaze4877
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There's always a place for a leadership guy with young AHL teams, but when you have multiple guys that are in their mid-late 20's taking valuable development time away from the 20-22 year olds that truly need it, then it is an issue. Not saying that's an issue specifically with PRO, just sayin'.
Fenian24
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I went to a lot of Worcester games the past couple years and I really like Kearns, much better choice for this team than Leino. Not a great skater as mentioned but smart and tough with a good shot. Would be great depth in Providence or 13th forward in Boston. *(As long as Robins is 12th forward)
