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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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- 1 weeks ago52 min
INSTANT REACTION: Bruins Lose to Hurricanes 2-1
On this live episode of Poke The Bear Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live with instant reaction to the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Are our expectations for this Bruins team changing?
The Boston Bruins sit atop the Atlantic Division after an impressive 8-2-1 start to the NHL season. In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined once again by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Boston's 6-0 win over the Nashville Predators. The guys also get into the Bruins’ promising youth movement, featuring Michael DiPietro and Frederic Brunet. Later, they take the temperature of this team amid an 8-2-1 start. How much have expectations changed after the first 11 games? Conor and Ty break it down. Don’t miss another insightful episode of Poke the Bear on CLNS! Poke the Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 9m
INSTANT REACTION: Bruins Lose to Dallas Stars
On this live episode of Poke The Bear Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live with instant reaction to the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars game. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago27 min
Bruins Are ROLLING with Their Youth Movement
Conor Ryan reacts to the Bruins’ five-game winning streak after sweeping the Ducks and Kings on their West Coast trip. He breaks down why Boston’s young core has completely changed the outlook of the team, with Fraser Minten, James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras all making immediate impacts alongside the Bruins’ established stars. Conor also looks at Jeremy Swayman’s strong start, Michael DiPietro earning his first NHL win and the depth that continues to step up across the lineup. Plus, he discusses Marco Sturm’s impressive start behind the bench, the decision to scratch Nikita Zadorov and why Boston’s combination of young talent and veteran leadership is creating legitimate excitement about both this season and the Bruins’ long-term future. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Bruins Sweep West Coast & Win Five Straight 2:23 Bruins Young Core Driving Early Success 5:35 How High Can Boston’s Ceiling Go? 7:20 Fraser Minten, James Hagens & Frederic Brunet 8:32 Bruins-Ducks Takeaways & Michael DiPietro 9:50 Bruins Depth Continues to Step Up 11:24 PrizePicks 13:10 Bruins Take Care of Business vs. Kings 14:29 Young Bruins Leading the Way at 5-on-5 16:44 Marco Sturm’s Impact 17:54 Nikita Zadorov Scratched 19:03 Sturm’s Lineup Adjustments Pay Off 20:36 Boston’s Young Players Keep Earning Bigger Roles 22:10 Bruins’ Long-Term Outlook 23:20 Final Thoughts 24:13 Outro The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Fraser Minten is Looking Like a FRANCHISE Player for Bruins
Poke the Bear hosts Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan react to the Bruins’ 6-3 win over the Sharks and Boston’s offensive surge to start the season. The guys break down Charlie McAvoy’s return, what his presence means for the Bruins’ defensive pairings and why Frederic Brunet continues to make a strong case to stay in the lineup. They also dive into Fraser Minten’s breakout start, his ceiling as a top-six center and whether he could become an even bigger piece of Boston’s future than expected. Later, Evan and Conor discuss the Bruins’ improving young core, the Maple Leafs trade fallout and encouraging starts from prospects including Will Zellers, Dean Letourneau and Chris Pelosi. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Bruins Schedule & NHL Frozen Frenzy 5:12 Bruins Beat Sharks & Offense Keeps Rolling 6:35 Charlie McAvoy Returns 9:14 Frederic Brunet Continues to Impress 11:48 PrizePicks 13:32 Fraser Minten’s Breakout 19:11 How High Is Minten’s Ceiling? 20:17 Maple Leafs Trade Fallout 22:14 Bruins’ Young Center Depth 23:53 Bruins Prospects Start Hot 27:43 Boston’s Prospect Pipeline & What Could Have Been 29:07 Final Thoughts & Outro The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 9, 202642 min
Should Bruins PAY UP for Simon Edvinsson?
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the Bruins' 6-1 win over the Mammoth, as well as the latest trade rumors with Simon Edvinsson. 0:00 Intro 0:59 Bruins Bounce Back vs. Utah 4:03 Bruins Special Teams & Power Play 8:43 Young Bruins Step Up 13:28 PrizePicks 15:05 Frederic Brunet & Bruins Youth Development 18:04 Bruins Trade Rumors & Detroit Targets 26:13 Dylan Larkin, Prospects & Trade Packages 32:57 Pavel Zacha & Bruins Trade Strategy 37:09 Final Thoughts & Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 8, 202639 min
Bruins Veterans Need to Step Up after Ottawa Loss
After a 2-2-0 start to the season following a 4-1 loss to the Senators, the Bruins will look to bounce back against the Utah Mammoth at home Thursday night. In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined once again by Evan Marinofsky to discuss the lackluster play of Boston's veterans, Wednesday's lineup reshuffle, and the latest trade rumors regarding Pavel Zacha. They start with the loss to Ottawa. What went wrong? What needs to change if this team wants to take a step forward from last season? After the break, they discuss a recent report claiming that the Bruins discussed moving Zacha, and the two parties ‘haven’t been close’ on agreeing to an extension. Could Zacha be on the move? What’s his trade value? Will he and the Bruins come to an agreement? The guys break it down. Don’t miss another insightful episode of Poke the Bear! Poke the Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 5, 202628 min
Discussing the good and bad from Bruins' first road trip
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor breaks down the good and bad from the Bruins 1-1 road trip against the Jets and Wild. Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About 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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