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PODCAST

Poke the Bear

Boston.com"s Bruins reporter Conor Ryan offers up weekly thoughts, opinions and analysis on all things surrounding the Black and Gold in “Poke The Bear” — a new podcast centered on the Original Six club. Each week, Conor and a number of guests offer in-depth breakdowns on the latest news surrounding the B’s — and having plenty of fun along the way. So sit back, grab a libation (or Dunks, no one’s judging here) and let’s talk some hockey.

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All Episodes

34:21

Did anyone expect Bruins’ offense to be THIS bad?

Poke the Bear ·

2024/11/01

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a deep dive into the struggles the Bruins continue to have on offense. With little to no production form the top lines, could the Bruins front office be having some regret over letting Jake DeBrusk walk? And how to the Bruins right the ship now? All that, and much more!Topics: Boston’s offensive woes have been shocking Who have been the most disappointing players out of the gate? Any regrets over letting free agents

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32:15

Have the Bruins hit rock bottom with scoring woes?

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2024/10/31

Following another lackluster performance, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss the Bruins struggles as they reach new lows. What will it take to turn things around for the Bruins? Is this an internal fix, or is outside help needed to light a spark in this offense? All that, and much more!Topics: -Bruins no-show against the Flyers -At least Korpisalo looked good! -How do you fix the power play? -Bruins put lines in a blender Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement

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44:38

How can Bruins right the ship amid slow start?

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2024/10/25

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive deep into the Boston Bruins' recent matchup against the Dallas Stars and explore the recurring issues that have plagued the team. Why are players not fully buying into the system, and what does this mean for the season? They also discuss head coach Jim Montgomery's position—could he be on the hot seat?Plus, they analyze potential moves that need to be made up front to turn the season around. Join them for a detailed

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33:10

Why the same bad themes are popping up for the Bruins

Poke the Bear ·

2024/10/24

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down what exactly is going wrong for the Bruins. With so much talent in the room, how is the team off to such a rocky start? Could it be a coaching issue? And if so, what does that mean for Montgomery's future? All that, and much more! Topics: - Same thing, different day - Is the message not getting through? - Are we ready to sound the alarm on Jim Montgomery? - Lineup moves aren’t working - Penalties, penalties and more

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28:13

What have been the top surprises for Bruins so far...

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2024/10/19

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub. Conor and Ty sit down to discuss the top surprises — both good and bad — that we've seen so far this Bruins season. That, and much more!Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run

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33:29

Is Bruins fourth line the best trio in hockey so far...

Poke the Bear ·

2024/10/17

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins' 5-3 win over the Avalanche on Wednesday night and discuss the team's new sweaters.Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime

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36:23

Bruins take steps forward in win over Montreal

Poke the Bear ·

2024/10/11

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 the Sports Hub to discuss the Bruins' 6-4 win over the Canadiens on Thursday, and sum up what we've seen so far from this team. That, and much more!Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your

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30:26

What Went Wrong in Bruins Season-Opening Loss

Poke the Bear ·

2024/10/10

The Bruins season is underway, and kicks off with a loss to the Florida Panthers. On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a closer look at what went wrong for the Bruins in their season opener. How much blame should be placed on Korpisalo? When will we see Jeremy Swayman? Is there reason to worry about Jim Montgomery's future? All that, and much more! Topics: - They weren’t ready to play - Similar problems persisted - Was it Joonas Korpisalo’s fault? - What’s next

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48:20

Expectations for Jeremy Swayman, Bruins this season?

Poke the Bear ·

2024/10/05

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan to discuss the latest developments in Jeremy Swayman's contract impasse and map their expectations for how the remaining timeline will play out.Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go

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38:53

What are the Chances Jeremy Swayman Plays for the...

Poke the Bear ·

2024/10/04

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the ongoing Jeremy Swayman saga, and how recent developments may signal a trade is coming.The Boston Bruins are currently assessing their goaltending situation as they explore the chances of re-signing Jeremy Swayman while also evaluating potential trade options. In a recent move, the team claimed a goalie off waivers, signaling a proactive approach to bolstering their roster. Tyler Johnson impressed during

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39:39

Who has stood out so far at Bruins training camp?

Poke the Bear ·

2024/09/28

In our latest episode, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan to discuss the current state of the Bruins' goalie corps, Fabian Lysell's odds of making the NHL roster, and the top surprises so far during camp.Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to

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31:08

How Are Top Prospects Playing in Training Camp?

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2024/09/26

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins recent exhibitions as well as their developments through training camp. Who is standing out early? Who could make a push for a spot in the rotation?They delve into Fabian Lysell, who had a big bounce-back performance, as well as Georgii Merkulov and Joonas Korpisalo, who are off to a strong start. Their conversation turns to whether we should be concerned about Elias Lindholm, and if Morgan Geekie is the

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37:56

Don Sweeney on Jeremy Swayman & Reacting to Lines

Poke the Bear ·

2024/09/20

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to a variety of Bruins topics, including Don Sweeney providing insight on the Jeremy Swayman situation and assessing how the Bruins would fare if they had to play the beginning of the season without him. The conversation then turns to their reactions on the lineup seen at the beginning of training camp, and how the lines could look different from last season. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement

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42:36

Is it time to panic about Jeremy Swayman's contract?...

Poke the Bear ·

2024/09/19

Following Don Sweeney's heated press conference, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan on Poke the Bear to discuss the start of Bruins training camp, Jeremy Swayman's absence, and Jim Montgomery's future? Plus, Ty gives his take on why his question to Sweeney sparked such an impassioned response. All that, and much more!Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash

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36:44

What are we watching for during Bruins training camp

Poke the Bear ·

2024/09/14

With Bruins training camp just a few days away, Conor Ryan and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Ty Anderson discuss the Bruins' rookie camp roster, the standouts from rookie camp, and what to keep your eye on once training camp begins next week. All that, and much more!Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first

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31:36

Players to Watch From Rookie Camp

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2024/09/13

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss which rookies to keep an eye on ahead of rookie camp. With some names emerging to the top of the list, who should Bruins fans have their eye on? Plus, will Brad Marchand be ready for the start of camp? All that, and much more.- Hole in one talk - Riley Duran’s stock is rising - Who else is worth keeping tabs on? - Brad Marchand’s status - Could Trent Frederic be the solution on the second line? Poke the Bear is

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46:36

Breaking down Brad Marchand's comments about health,...

Poke the Bear ·

2024/09/06

In our latest episode, Ty and I discuss the heft on the Bruins' roster and dive into Brad Marchand's comments about his health, contract status and the vacancy on his line.Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Go to

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32:17

Brad Marchand Had Three Surgeries This Summer

Poke the Bear ·

2024/09/04

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about Brad Marchand's shocking revelation that he needed 3 surgeries this offseason, discuss Brad's future, Jeremy Swayman showing up to captain's practice, and much more!Topics: - Brad Marchand went under the knife this summer - The future of Marchand - Jeremy Swayman on the ice - Leon Draisaitl to Boston dreams are dead - What should we expect from Tyler Johnson? Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the

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56:07

Answering your Bruins mailbag questions before camp...

Poke the Bear ·

2024/08/31

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports hub to discuss the latest round of listener mailbag questions around the Bruins, and also honor the life and legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100

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38:49

Is it Time to Worry About Jeremy Swayman’s Negotiations?

Poke the Bear ·

2024/08/29

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about what lies ahead for the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman as a deal has yet to be reached, and if the time has come for Bruins fans to worry. Plus, Conor discusses his conversation with Charlie Coyle, and much more!- Swayman speaks - Reading the tea leaves - How much will this contract be? - Charlie Coyle wants more responsibility - Who are the top prospects to watch outside of the NHL/AHL? Poke the Bear is presented

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