Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 216 It's a mailbag episode of Poke the Bear today! Conor Ryan takes your questions on the Bruins and gives his insight. Is this team ready for the playoffs? What will the lineup look like when that time comes? That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 215 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins' thrilling comeback win over the Panthers as the Bruins try to get over their bad habit of blowing games late. Could this be the turning point? That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn you...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 214 Conor Ryan from Boston.com teams up with Ty Anderson from 98.5 The Sports Hub to debate whether Linus Ullmark will be the starting goalie over Jeremy Swayman for the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the playoffs. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 213 Conor Ryan of Boston.com is joined by Evan Marinofsky to debate David Pastrnak's candidacy for the Hart Trophy. Could he be a top 3 candidate? Plus, the guys give their picks for the 7th Player Award, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn yo...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 212 Conor Ryan of Boston.com is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss whether Linus Ullmark can gain momentum after the drama following the trade deadline. They also delve into the Boston Bruins' 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, analyzing the team's performance and key moments from the game. This episode is brought to you by...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 211 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a look ahead to the potential playoff matchups and determine who the Bruins would be best-suited to face in the first round. Plus, Conor and Evan take a closer look at the B's lineup and the issues that need to be ironed out before the playoffs arrive. That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get i...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 210 Conor Ryan of Boston.com is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the Bruins' moves at the NHL trade deadline. The Bruins made some crucial acquisitions, including forward Pat Maroon from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a conditional late-round draft pick. Additionally, they bolstered their defense by adding Andrew Peeke to their ros...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 209 Conor Ryan breaks down the last-minute rumors surrounding the Bruins on the eve of the trade deadline as moves are being made across the NHL. Will the Bruins make a push for Elias Lindholm? That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoo...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 208 Conor Ryan is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the potential changes that are coming the Bruins' way and what the team might look like on the other side of the impending trade deadline. That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, wh...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 207 Conor Ryan is joined today by Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal to discuss a rough road trip out west for the Boston Bruins that saw them extend their streak of overtime finishes to six consecutive games. As more theories arise to better this team for the playoffs, is it time to revisit the idea of trading Linus Ullmark? That, and much more! To...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 206  Conor Ryan from Boston.com and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub return for another episode of Poke the Bear, following the Bruins' games against the Oilers and Flames. Their main discussion revolves around whether Lindholm's injury will alter the Bruins' strategy at the trade deadline. This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook,...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 205 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal take an in-depth look at the beginning of the Bruins western road trip as the B's go to OT in both of their first game of the trip, splitting the results. Where does this team find more consistency, and an ability to close out games late? That, and much more! Topics: - There was some good in the...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 204 Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo for a new episode of Poke the Bear following the Boston Bruins 4 game losing streak. The Boston Bruins play the Dallas Stars after losing four in a row. This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering parter of the CLNS Media NetworkRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FI...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 203 Brad Marchand played game number 1,000 of his career on Tuesday night as the Bruins fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in a shootout. Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss what this game may indicate about a potential playoff series between these teams, if the surgery Matt Poitras underwent could be a setback for his development, and much more! Topics: - Bru...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 202 In the latest episode of "Poke the Bear," Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky dive into a series of engaging topics, beginning with the Bruins' remarkable performance against Vancouver, which they pinpoint as one of the team's most impressive outings. They explore Brad Marchand's significant yet often overlooked impact, suggesting he deserves more acclaim. The disc...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 201 Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson look ahead to the Bruins' future and how their increased cap space could play into a very active off-season. A big trade at this deadline is not out of the question, and could have them in prime position to extend a player they bring in this year. Who are the most likely targets for the B's? That, and much more! This episode of Poke...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 200 Conor Ryan is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub break down what's ahead for the Bruins in a tough stretch of schedule in the second half, and react to the news that the NHL will be allowing its players to participate in the Winter Olympics going forward. That, and much more! This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 199 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down the realistic outcomes for the Bruins at this trade deadline. Is it worth acquiring another piece? Or does their position atop the NHL point to a playoff run with this roster intact? That, and much more! Topics: - Biggest storylines to watch in the second half - What kind of player should the Bruins target at the deadl...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 198 Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub sit down to discuss the Bruins' path to the playoffs, and what elements of their game they will need most when the postseason comes. Plus, who is the Bruins' biggest competition in the Eastern Conference right now, and who could pose the biggest threat in a seven-game series? That, and much more! This episode o...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 197 Today, Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal to discuss the Bruins' recent surge and how the team has put this run together. Plus, Conor and Evan break down the biggest surprises and breakout performances over this stretch. This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook. Fanduel Sportsbook is the exclu...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 196 Conor Ryan from Boston.com is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub for a discussion on the latest developments with the Boston Bruins. In this episode, Conor and Ty explore whether Bruins fans should anticipate significant moves or 'fireworks' at the upcoming trade deadline. This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook. Fanduel...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 195 Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal joins Conor Ryan to take a step back and look at this season in its entirety thus far, and name their biggest surprises and letdowns of the season. The Bruins have continued to get help from unexpected places, and have a few key players they are waiting for major contribution from. Plus, what to expect from thi...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 194 Today Conor Ryan of Boston.com breaks down the Bruins' recent struggles and what needs to be addressed, including some overtime blunders that have cost the Bruins points. How do the Bruins fix these issues and right the ship? This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering parter of the CLNS Media NetworkRight now,...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 193 Evan Marinofsky joins the show today to discuss the Bruins' captain Brad Marchand and his first year with the C on his chest. How has this team evolved under his leadership, and how has he changed with his new leadership position? Plus, the B's have gotten a taste of the injury bug as a few key players may be sidelined for some time. That, and much more! Topic...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 192 On today's episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky to take a closer look at the Bruins' roster, find what they may be lacking in terms of personnel, how the bottom 6 could use a some experience, where Matt Poitras will fit back into this lineup, and much more! Topics: - Conor finally saw Barbie - Bruins defensive woes show up against...