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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

38:59

What should Bruins fans expect from Marco Sturm?

Poke the Bear ·

2025/05/29

n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the potential hiring of Marco Sturm, Brad Marchand's trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:20

Should Mitch Love be the Bruins' top coaching target?

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2025/05/23

n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's coaching search, and the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All that, and much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:18

Did Don Sweeney deserve a new contract?

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2025/05/22

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's added first-round pick via Florida, and much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:41

Who should the Bruins offer sheet this offseason?

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2025/05/18

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's chances of offer sheeting RFAs this offseason, Boston's head-coaching search, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:31

Are offer sheets and Jay Woodcroft on the horizon for...

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2025/05/16

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Jay Woodcroft as a head-coaching target, the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and whether or not Boston should offer sheet Matthew Knies. All that, and much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:29

What can the Bruins do with the 7th overall pick?

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2025/05/10

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's options with the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, if a trade could be in the works, and the latest on Boston's head-coaching search. Poke the Bear is presented 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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47:32

What are Bruins Draft Options with the 7th pick?

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2025/05/07

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston dropping to No. 7 in the NHL Draft, which players will be available at that spot, the Bruins' coaching search, and happenings around the league.Poke the Bear is presented 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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58:15

Which prospects could Bruins target in NHL Draft?

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2025/05/03

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston losing out on the Mike Sullivan sweepstakes, what's going on around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery. Poke the Bear is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://gametime.co⁠⁠⁠ ! Learn

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43:25

What to expect from NHL Draft Lottery?

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2025/05/02

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the end of Bruins' head-coaching search, the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the NHL Draft Lottery. All that, and much more!Poke the Bear is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to ⁠⁠https://gametime.co⁠⁠

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66:43

Can Bruins' Top Brass be Trusted This Offseason?

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2025/04/26

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the end of the Bruins' end-of-season press conference, the team's top needs this summer, and Boston's spotty track record when it comes to drafting.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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53:07

Breaking down the Bruins' Breakup Day

Poke the Bear ·

2025/04/18

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss the end of the Bruins' season, the top takeaways from the team's breakup day, and Boston's odds going into the Draft Lottery. 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 to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go

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54:28

The Bruins' 2024-25 season has finally ended

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2025/04/16

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the end of the Bruins' season, Charlie Jacobs' interview with the Boston Globe, Don Sweeney's job security, 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 game! Go to

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45:10

What will the Bruins do at the center position this...

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2025/04/13

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss Boston's draft odds, their pipeline of talent down the middle, and the team's potential coaching search this summer. 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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30:07

Should David Pastrnak win the Hart Trophy?

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2025/04/11

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discussed David Pastrnak's Hart candidacy, Boston's youth movement, Riley Duran's call-up, 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 game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take

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46:21

The Bruins Need to Shift Their Identity in 2025 and...

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2025/04/05

In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed Fabian Lysell's usage, Fraser Minten's call-up, and the type of team Boston wants to build moving forward. 0:00 - Welcome in Ty 1:20 - Recapping last couple games 2:27 - Fabian Lysell 10:00 - Bruins History of Developing Skill Players 15:50 - Future of the Bruins 24:00 - Who Bruins should Draft 32:10 - Fraser Minten Gets Called up 42:07 - Wrapping up Poke the Bear Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today

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40:56

Bruins are Putting Themselves in Play for a Top-5 Pick

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2025/04/02

In this episode, Conor and Evan discussed Boston's slide to No. 5 in the draft order, potential draft targets, and Fabian Lysell's usage in the Bruins' lineup. 0:00 - Welcome 1:30 - David Pastrnak this season 4:57 - Future of Morgan Geekie in Boston 11:10 - Takeaways from Bruins and Capitals game 15:57 - Prizepicks 17:35 - Looking at potential draft picks for Bruins 32:34 - Fabian Lysell 37:10 - Wrapping up Poke the Bear Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks -

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57:38

Time for Bruins fans to root for Brad Marchand and...

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2025/03/29

In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed Boston's extended slide, the Swayman/Zadorov drama, Brad Marchand's debut with Florida, the team's search for a new coach, and much more.1:30 - Is This Worse Bruins Hockey we’ve ever seen? 6:20 - The Bruins Struggles and the impact it could have in Locker room 10:30 - Hopes for the Bruins in last 9 Games 23:06 - Prizepicks 27:43 - Brad Marchand makes debut for Panthers 34:52 - Reaction to Jeremy Swayman & Zadorov Comments 43:35 - Who Could Be Next Bruins

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31:55

Could John Tortorella be the next Bruins head coach?

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2025/03/28

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Boston's seven-game losing streak, their draft odds, and the chances of John Tortorella coaching the team in 2025-26. All that, and much more! Pucks with Haggs 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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62:21

It's time for The Bruins to Give Fabian Lysell a Shot

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2025/03/22

In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed the current sad state of the Bruins roster, Fabian Lysell's opportunity over these final four weeks, and whether or not Boston should call up more players from Providence0:00 - Welcome 0:42 - Bruins Recent Struggles 6:23 - Bruins Fans Adjusting to being bad team 11:40 - Looking toward the end of the Season for Bruins 18:08 - Looking at Who Bruins could Target in NHL Draft 23:33 - Prizepicks 25:14 - Fabian Lysell called up 38:20 - Looking at Bottom Teams in

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34:01

Should the Bruins target Mitch Marner this offseason?

Poke the Bear ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins' decision to call-up Fabian Lysell, as well as whether or not the team should bring up additional players from Providence. Plus, should the Bruins make Mitch Marner a top priority this offseason? All that, and much more!00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Bruins call up Fabian Lysell 09:00 - Prizepicks 10:32 - Providence playoff push 17:10 - Gametime 10:40 - Mitch Marner Poke the Bear Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks -

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