Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 166 What are the Biggest Roster Battles in Training Camp?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Mason Lohrei’s strong performance against Buffalo, the biggest roster battles in training camp and should Jim Montgomery shake up the top six?  This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclu...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 165 Early Takeaways From Training Camp Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss their early takeaways from the first two days of Bruins Training Camp.  This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Visit FanDuel.com/BOSTON and start earning...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 164 All About Defense & Jake DeBrusk Taking Charge  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss which Bruins prospect has the most pressure going into camp. The guys also dive into the biggest strength this Bruins team has and Jake DeBrusk’s goals for the 2023-24 season.  This episode of the Poke the Bear podcast is brought t...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 163 Danton Heinen is Back & Brad Marchand For Captain  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins signing Danton Heinen on a PTO. What does it mean for the lineup? Also, the guys dive into Brad Marchand’s case for the captaincy.  This episode of the Poke the Bear podcast is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, th...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 162 Jake DeBrusk Wants to Stay & Returning Players in New Roles  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jake DeBrusk’s recent comments on wanting to stay in Boston for the long term. The guys also discuss Charlie Coyle’s new role and which returning Bruins will be given the most opportunity to succeed in a new role?  Thi...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 161 Should the Bruins Sign Jake DeBrusk to a Long-Term Deal? Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss whether or not Brandon Hagel’s deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning is a comparable for Jake DeBrusk’s future deal. The guys also discuss DeBrusk’s future and Auston Matthews’ new contract.  This episode is sponsored by:  Thi...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 160 What Does John Farinacci Bring & Candidates For the Top Six Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins signing John Farinacci and what he brings to the table. The guys also make a big bet, project the top six and are the Bruins done making moves this offseason?  This episode is sponsored by:  This episode of t...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 159 Should the Bruins Change Their Approach to Goaltending in 2023-24?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jeremy Swayman’s latest comments on arbitration and his relationship with Linus Ullmark. Conor and Evan also dive into whether or not the Bruins can improve on defense this upcoming season.  This episode is spon...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 158 Should the Bruins Create More Cap Space?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic’s new contracts. The guys also dive into whether or not the Bruins need to clear more cap space and who should be the next captan?  This episode is sponsored by:  This episode of Poke the Bear is brought...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 157 What is Patrice Bergeron’s Legacy?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Patrice Bergeron’s retirement. They also dive into where the Bruins go from here.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO H...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 156 Bruins Mailbag: The Future of Jake DeBrusk and More Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo on this episode and answers questions from Bruins fans.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at be...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 155 Who Will Play Left Wing on the Bruins Second Line & What Will Trent Frederic’s Role Be?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss who might slot in as the second-line left wing next season. The guys also dive into the next step Trent Frederic might take in his game.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, t...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 154 Are Fabian Lysell and Mason Lohrei Ready for the NHL?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Morgan Geekie’s role next season and his potential. The guys also discuss players that have stood out to them in Development Camp.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLN...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 153 How Will the Bruins Approach Free Agency?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal preview NHL free agency. Plus, should the Bruins clear MORE cap space?  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLA...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 152 Answering Bruins Offseason Mailbag Questions  Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo this week with Evan Marinofsky on vacation. Conor answers listener questions, touching on all the biggest topics facing the Bruins right now.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 151 Should the Bruins Have Fired Bruce Cassidy?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Bruce Cassidy winning a Stanley Cup just one year after being fired by the Bruins.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLL...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 150 Should the Bruins Pursue Pierre-Luc Dubois?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss whether or not the Bruins should pursue Pierre-Luc Dubois. The guys also get into some recent comments made by Bruce Cassidy on his time ending with the Bruins.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagerin...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 149 How the Stanley Cup Matchup Could Impact Bruins Goaltending Situation Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss their predictions for the Stanley Cup Final. They find a way in which the matchup impacts the Bruins goaltending situation. They also get into buyout candidates for the Bruins and each pick one player who shou...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 148 What Does Don Sweeney Need to Do This Offseason?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss whether or not the Panthers are a team of destiny. The guys also get into Don Sweeney being a GM of the Year finalist and what he can learn from the other GM of the Year nominees.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsboo...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 147 Why Was Hampus Lindholm Playing with a Broken Foot?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the recent news about Hampus Lindholm’s foot and why he shouldn’t have been playing at the end of the regular season. The guys also dive into lessons to learn from the conference finals and what prospects will have an impact n...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 146 What Roster Changes are Coming for the Bruins?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the end of season press conference held by Jim Montgomery, Don Sweeney, Cam Neely and Charlie Jacobs. The guys dive into the biggest takeaways from it like Montgomery’s regrets and Sweeney’s vision for the roster.  This episode is...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 145 What are the Futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci? Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal dive into some final questions from the Bruins-Panthers series such as why was Jeremy Swayman not used until Game 7? The guys also dive into the futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, how the cap impacts next year’s team...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 144 What’s Going on With David Pastrnak?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal dive into what went wrong for the Bruins in Game 5 and look ahead to Game 6. Is it time to panic? What must the Bruins fix? They guys also get into David Pastrnak’s struggles, a potential goaltending change and what’s up with David Krejci?  This epi...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 143 What’s Going on with Patrice Bergeron & Bruins Lineup Changes  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal dive into what went wrong for the Bruins in Game 2 and what must be fixed as the series shifts to Florida. The guys also get into Patrice Bergeron’s situation, lineup changes the Bruins must make and should they switch the g...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 142 Previewing the Bruins-Panthers First-Round Series Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the regular season success for one last time. They get into Linus Ullmark’s situation and what that might mean long-term. But the main thing is the guys preview Bruins-Panthers. Do the Panthers even have a chance?  This episode i...