Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 116 Biggest Questions and X-Factors That Will Determine Bruins’ Success  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins sending down Marc McLaughlin. They also give their biggest questions and x-factors that will determine the team’s success. And…should the Bruins have hopes for a...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 115 What A.J. Greer Could Turn Into & Early Lineup Predictions  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Boston’s fandom with A.J. Greer. The guys dissect where he might fit in the lineup, as well as give predictions for what the Opening Night lineup might be. They also get into Jack St...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 114 Early Thoughts from Jim Montgomery & Fabian Lysell in a Big Role  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal open by discussing the career and impact of Zdeno Chara. Then they got into the start of training camp, Jim Montgomery’s comments and Fabian Lysell skating with Patrice Bergeron.    Co...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 113 Brad Marchand’s Injury Status & The Importance of the Second Line  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Brad Marchand's comments on, well, everything. They also get into the importance of Taylor Hall, Jake DeBrusk's first comments on Bruce Cassidy's firing since rescinding his t...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 112 The Most Important Things to Watch For in Bruins Training Camp   Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the five biggest things to watch for in Bruins training camp, which is coming up soon (thankfully).    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 111 Should the Bruins Pursue P.K. Subban or Keith Yandle & Are the Bruins Underrated?  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss Pavel Zacha being due for a scoring surge this season,. The guys also dive into whether or not the Bruins should sign Keith Yandle or P.K. Subban to PTOs. Plus, are the Bruins...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 110 What Can the Bruins Promise David Pastrnak Long-Term & Early Look at the Top Six  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss the latest rumblings surrounding David Pastrnak and his extension. The guys get into the future of the Bruins down the middle and why it’s not great if Pastrnak bases his decis...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 109 Jake DeBrusk is an X-Factor & What Should the Bruins Do With Craig Smith?  Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss why Jake DeBrusk will be the most consequential Bruins player in the top six. The guys also get into the rumors surrounding Craig Smith and Bruins prospects in the World Juniors.    Co...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 108 Are the Bruins a Top Contender & Is David Krejci Still a Top-Six Center?  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss the latest news surrounding the returns of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Are the Bruins now a top team in the East? The guys also get into the riskiness of signing Pavel Zacha to...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 107 Breaking Down the Bruins Top 20 Prospects  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media analyze Conor’s Top 20 Bruins prospect rankings that recently released. They get into the surprises and the big omissions. They also tackle some big questions like will Johnny Beecher reach his potential at the NHL level an...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 106 Bruins Players Primed for Bounce-back Seasons in 2022-23  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss four players who look primed for bounce-back seasons in 2022-23. The guys also discuss two players who may experience some regression. Plus, Conor is taking one for the team.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 105 What’s the Hold-Up On the Bruins Bringing Back Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci?  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss what could possibly be taking so long in the Bruins negotiations with Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. They also get into the Matthew Tkachuk news and new Bruins assistant c...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 104 Reaction to Pavel Zacha Trade & Bruins Not Very Active in Free Agency Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss whether or not fans should be worried that Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci aren’t signed yet. The guys also get into the Pavel Zacha trade, the Bruins moves in free agency and standouts...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 103 Jake DeBrusk Rescinds Trade Request & David Pastrnak Extension Talk  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss what it would mean if the Bruins brought back David Krejci. The guys also get into Jake DeBrusk rescinding his trade request, what David Pastrnak’s extension should look like and an early l...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 102 Reacting to the Bruins Hiring Jim Montgomery as Head Coach  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Bruins hiring Jim Montgomery to be their next head coach. They get into why he’ll fit well in the room, what will change on the ice and what expectations should be.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 101 Who should the Bruins target as head coach and other mailbag questions Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal is back for a solo edition of Poke the Bear to discuss what coach the Bruins should target and answer mailbag questions!   Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow Boston Sports Journal on Twitter...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 100 Bruce Cassidy to Vegas & What Should the Bruins Look For in Next Head Coach?  Presented by BetOnline    Happy 100th episode! Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Vegas Golden Knights hiring Bruce Cassidy. The guys spend most of the episode breaking down what the Bruins should be looking for in their next head coa...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 99 Breaking Down the Firing of Bruce Cassidy & What Happens Next? Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the recent news of Bruce Cassidy being fired. It still doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. The guys also try and figure out what happened in the three weeks between when Sweeney told Cassidy he...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 98 David Krejci Hints at Bruins Return & What Can the Bruins Learn from the Rangers?  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss David Pastrnak’s recent Instagram video with David Krejci toying with a potential return to the Bruins. The guys also get into what the Bruins can learn from the Rangers and...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 97 What will Bruins do at center and other mailbag questions Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal is back for a solo edition of Poke the Bear to discuss what the Bruins will do at center and answer mailbag questions!   Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow Boston Sports Journal on Twitter Learn more about...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 96 Don Sweeney is Coming Back & The Future of Bruce Cassidy is Uncertain  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss Cam Neely’s comments regarding both Don Sweeney and Bruce Cassidy. The guys get into what needs to change in the franchise and why Cassidy shouldn’t be the one thrown under the bus.   ...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 95 How the Bruins Can Beat the Hurricanes  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss how the Bruins can survive on the brink of elimination. They talk about secondary scoring, Jeremy Swayman and Hampus Lindholm.     Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow Boston Spor...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 94 Can the Bruins come back against the Hurricanes?  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss whether or not the Bruins can come back in this series. They discuss Hampus Lindholm’s injury, Jeremy Swayman going back in net and what lineup changes must be made ahead of Games 3 and 4.    Conor Ryan Bru...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 93 How the Bruins Match Up with the Hurricanes  Presented by BetOnline    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Bruins (probably) playing the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1. They talk about how the Bruins might fare against the Hurricanes, how they match up and what the X-factors will be. They also get into the 7th Pl...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 92 How the Bruins Can Win in the Postseason & Strong Returns in Providence  Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss how the Bruins showed their blueprint for postseason success in their win over the Blues. They also get into Jeremy Swayman breaking out of his slump, which team the Bruins should want...