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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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39:16

What's Next For The Bruins? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/10/22

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 14 What's Next For The Bruins? Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the signings of Karson Kuhlman and Matt Grzelcyk. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also discuss what's next for the Bruins and some dark horse trades and signings the B's could make. Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal Twitter Follow Boston Sports Journal on Twitter 3:30 - Reaction to Grzelcyk and Kuhlman signings 7:00 - Grzelcyk will be the Bruins breakout

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32:40

What Direction Are The Bruins Going In? | Poke the...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/10/14

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 13 What Direction Are The Bruins Going In? Presented by Bet US Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down what the Bruins are doing -- and not doing -- in free agency. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also break down why Taylor Hall chose the Buffalo Sabres and what that means for the Bruins. Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal Twitter Follow Boston Sports Journal on Twitter 2:00 - Why did the Bruins not trade for Nate Schmidt?

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30:49

Bruins Sign Craig Smith & Torey Krug Goes To The...

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2020/10/11

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 12 Reacting to Bruins Signing Craig Smith & Torey Krug Going To The Blues Presented by Bet US Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Bruins signing Craig Smith and Torey Krug going to the St. Louis Blues. Him and Evan Marinofsky also get into why Taylor Hall would be a GREAT fit with the Bruins. Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal Twitter Follow Boston Sports Journal on Twitter 3:00 - Reaction to Torey Krug going to

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31:44

Bruins Draft Reaction | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Poke the Bear ·

2020/10/08

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 11 Bruins Draft Reaction Presented by Bet US Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Bruins time at the 2020 NHL Draft where they made four selections. He also discussed why so many players weren't issued qualifying offers and what that means for free agency. Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal Twitter Follow Boston Sports Journal on Twitter 4:00 - Bruins reached with Mason Lohrei pick 10:00 - Evaluating Trevor

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Bruins Trade Rumors Are Flying | Poke the Bear w/...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/10/03

Poke the Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 10 Bruins Trade Rumors Are Flying Presented by Bet US Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down all the Bruins trade rumors that came out on Thursday. From the Bruins and Coyotes seriously discussing an Oliver Ekman-Larsson deal, to Tuukka Rask trade talk, to a swap of wingers with the Oilers, there was LOTS for Conor and Evan to talk about. Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal Twitter:

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9. Jack Eichel Trade Rumor Fun & Torey Krug Could Be...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/30

Conor Ryan covers the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @ConorRyan_93 2:00 - Should there be an asterisk next to the Lightning's Stanley Cup win? 8:00 - There were some WILD trade proposals put up by Bruins fans for Jack Eichel 12:00 - Getting Eichel would take a lot 18:00 - Reacting to Torey Krug potentially being traded 22:00 - Bruins contract offer to Krug was pretty good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:03

8. What are the Bruins Chances at Offseason's Biggest...

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2020/09/26

Conor Ryan covers the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @ConorRyan_93. 3:00 - Time to play the Free Agent game! 5:00 - So...Alex Pietrangelo? 14:00 - So...Taylor Hall? 22:00 - Stay away from Braden Holtby 30:00 - Should the Bruins trade for Patrik Laine? 35:00 - Moment of silence for the Arizona Coyotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7. How The NHL Should Approach the 2020-21 Season

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/23

Conor Ryan covers the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @ConorRyan_93 2:00 - When should the 2020-21 season begin? 8:00 - Next season should NOT have 82 games 15:00 - It will all come down to testing 17:00 - Who could the Bruins potentially buyout? 29:00 - Reacting to NHL awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6. Why The Bruins Shouldn't Trade for Oliver...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/19

Episode 6 of the Poke the Bear podcast Conor Ryan warns against the Bruins trading for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and explores possible trade partners for Jake DeBrusk. This podcast is powered by BetUS.com. Sign up now! When you get to the “How did you hear about us” box, type in “Boston Sports Journal” and you can get up to 150 percent in bonuses on your first deposit! 2:30 - Should the Bruins go after Oliver Ekman-Larsson? 6:30 - Spend that money elsewhere 11:30 - Potential Jake DeBrusk trades

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5. Bruins Should Learn Lessons From Stars Cup Run

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/16

Conor Ryan covers the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @ConorRyan_93 1:00 - St. Louis is a useless city 4:00 - The deep dish pizza debate 7:00 - Bruins should look to model their defensive core after the Stars 15:00 - Anton Khudobin going to the Cup Final proves its impossible to tell which goalies will get hot in the postseason 20:00 - Bruins could use some young scoring...like the Stars 24:00 - Stars don't have time for analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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38:12

4. Tuukka Rask Should Be Back & Bruins Could Make...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/12

Conor Ryan covers the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @ConorRyan_93 2:30 - Don Sweeney thinks Tuukka Rask will be back 10:00 - Could the Bruins be big in the trade market this offseason? 17:00 - Breaking down Cam Neely's comments 26:00 - Bruce Cassidy wins the Jack Adams 33:00 - Patrice Bergeron places second for the Selke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3. What Jake DeBrusk, Matt Grzelcyk Will Get On New...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/09

Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky continue to break down the Boston Bruins offseason on Episode 3 of the Poke the Bear Podcast. 1:30 - The 2011 Zoom call was the best moment of the 2019-20 season 6:00 - What should the Bruins give Jake DeBrusk? 11:00 - Matt Grzelcyk's deal will be very interesting 17:00 - Ranking best Bruins free agent signings since the Lockout 24:00 - Michael Ryder minute 32:00 - What could have been for Marc Savard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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2. Exit Interview Reaction: Torey Krug likely gone,...

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/06

Conor Ryan is back for his second episode of Poke the Bear. He covers the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. Follow him on Twitter: @ConorRyan_93. 0:45 - Hopefully this isn't the Peter Cehlarik of podcasts 3:00 - Chris Wagner's heart issues 6:00 - Torey Krug seems done with the Bruins 12:00 - What the Bruins will do to replace Krug 18:00 - Zdeno Chara wants to stay in Boston 25:00 - It makes all the sense in the world to bring Chara back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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1. Has Bruins Stanley Cup Window Closed?

Poke the Bear ·

2020/09/02

Conor Ryan hosts his first Poke the Bear podcast. He covers the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. Follow him on Twitter: @ConorRyan_93 2:00 - Why did the Bruins lose to the Lightning? 5:00 - Bruins need to get better at going all in 10:00 - Young guys need to start producing 14:00 - Will Zdeno Chara retire? 26:00 - Who are some offseason targets for the Bruins? 30:00 - Flat cap will really hurt the Lightning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Poke the Bear with Conor Ryan

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2020/08/31

Conor Ryan was born and raised in South Boston and has served as the Boston Bruins beat writer at BostonSportsJournal.com for two seasons now. After graduating from Boston Latin Academy in Roxbury back in 2011, Conor made the arduous three-mile move to Boston University to continue his education. While at BU, Conor served as a beat reporter at The Daily Free Press — BU’s student-run newspaper — for three years. He also held multiple internships at WEEI.com and BostInno during his time in college

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