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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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36:14

Hampus Lindholm's return lifts Bruins after blowout

Poke the Bear ·

2025/10/29

On this LIVE episode of Poke the Bear, New England Hockey Journal's Evan Marinofsky and Boston.com's Conor Ryan recap yesterday's clash between the Bruins and Islanders. The Bruins bounced back after defeat in Ottawa with a 5-2 win at TD Garden. Poke The Bear is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS at ⁠PrizePicks.com/CLNS⁠ & Get $50 instantly when you play $5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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30:01

Bruins snap six-game losing streak, but plenty of...

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2025/10/26

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor reacts to Boston's 3-2 win over the Avalanche and looks at the big picture after an extended losing skid. Poke the Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:55

Reacting to Brad Marchand’s Emotional Return to Boston

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan react to an emotional night at TD Garden. Brad Marchand returned to Boston for the first time since being traded to the Panthers, who got the better of the Bruins last night, winning 4-3. The guys discuss the Bruins' losing streak, why Marchand will always be loved in Boston, and whether he could return to the Bruins in some capacity after his career.⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:32 Brad Marchand’s emotional tribute 07:18 Why the Bruins

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39:47

What have been top surprises/disappointments for...

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2025/10/19

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's start to the year and what have been the team's top surprises and disappointments.Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:29

Bruins shouldn't be focused on silver linings after...

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2025/10/17

On this episode of Poke the Bear Conor Ryan & Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins’ loss to Vegas, some concerning trends with this team, and potential lineup changes moving forward. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:24

Making our predictions for 2025-26 Bruins

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty map out their predictions for the Bruins' 2025-26 season. Poke The Bear is Powered By: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:04

Bruins Beat Capitals 3-1 in NHL Season Opener

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2025/10/09

On this LIVE episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky recap the Bruins season opener vs the Capitals. Poke the Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:55

What are our official expectations for 2025-26 Bruins?

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2025/10/05

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's latest round of roster cuts and map out our expectations for the 2025-26 season. Poke The Bear is Powered By: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the

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35:49

What have been the top surprises from Bruins training...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the top surprises that we've seen so far from Bruins camp and preseason action. Poke the Bear is Powered By: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime

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52:52

Zdeno Chara is a home-run hire for Bruins

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2025/09/28

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Zdeno Chara's new role with the Bruins, Boston's split training-camp roster, and the top surprises through the first week of camp. Poke the Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ 📲Sign up at ⁠http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:54

Are roster cuts coming for Bruins?

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2025/09/27

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's preseason win over the Rangers, which players are on the roster bubble, and Zdeno Chara taking on a new role with the team. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:05 Bruins moving closer to making roster cuts 03:05 Reaction to Bruins 5-4 preseason win over Rangers 07:16 Have any of the Bruins’ younger players done enough to make the roster? 14:09 PrizePicks 15:24 Bruins lineups starting to take shape in preseason 22:04 Subscribe

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36:06

Is Marco Sturm changing our outlook on Bruins' lineup?

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2025/09/21

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm's approach with lineup construction, Pavel Zacha's spot at center, and much more. Poke the Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:52

What stood out from first Bruins training-camp practice?

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2025/09/20

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm's first practice as Bruins head coach, the locker-room dynamics in play, and Boston's early line combinations.⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 02:45 Takeaways from first Bruins training camp practice 12:25 Why Morgan Geekie is vital to the Bruins’ success this season 16:44 PrizePicks 18:02 Reacting to Sturm and Zadorov’s comments 23:42 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 24:17 David Pastrnak absent at training camp due to

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29:45

What will Marco Sturm preach during Bruins training...

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2025/09/13

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor runs through another mailbag — with questions about Marco Sturm's approach in training camp, the odds of younger players earning an NHL starting role, and much more. Poke the Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime

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32:36

Which Bruins prospects will stand out in camp?

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2025/09/12

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the chances of Fraser Minten and Dans Locmelis making some noise at Bruins training camp, as well as initial storylines to follow during camp. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:10 Remembering the lives of those lost on 9/11 01:46 Rookie camp is underway! Could Dans Ločmelis make the roster? 11:55 PrizePicks 13:42 What’s Fraser Minten’s ceiling? 20:45 Gametime 22:14 Bruins Training Camp begins next week 28:14 Subscribe to Bruins

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41:36

Are the Bruins changing their culture this season?

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2025/09/07

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the Bruins' shifting culture under David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman's comments on Thursday, and the start of rookie camp. Poke The Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download

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40:04

Is David Pastrnak set to be the next Bruins captain?

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2025/09/07

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's captain's practices, David Pastrnak's growing leadership role, Fabian Lysell's odds of cracking the roster, and more. Poke The Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime

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50:26

Bruins Captains' Practice is about to get started

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2025/08/31

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's upcoming Captains Practices, Viktor Arvidsson's fit in Boston, and uncertainty regarding Boston's outlook this winter. Poke the Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:10

Could the Bruins swing a trade for Andersson, McTavish?

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2025/08/28

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the potential of the Bruins targeting a player like Mason McTavish or Rasmus Andersson this season — as well as how Boston can go about adding more help at center in the coming years. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:44 Should the Bruins trade for Rasmus Andersson? 17:43 PrizePicks 20:28 Should the Bruins trade for Mason McTavish? 28:54 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 29:29 Should the Bruins stick with their current recruitment

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46:45

Could the Bruins actually be undervalued this season?

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2025/08/22

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the odds of the Bruins actually being underrated this season, the confidence in a Jeremy Swayman bounce-back, and Ty's interview with James Hagens. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 4:21 Are the Bruins being underrated? 20:48 PrizePicks 22:35 Can Jeremy Swayman bounce back this season? 31:00 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 32:34 James Hagens officially returning to Boston College for sophomore season 39:35 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear is

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