Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 66 Don't Overreact on the Goaltending & Bruins Defense Needs to be Better Presented by Bet US   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the goaltending and why people shouldn't be overreacting on just one bad game from Jeremy Swayman. They also get into why the Bruins defense needs to be better and why it's a sign of things...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 65 Bruins 2021-22 Season Predictions Presented by Bet US   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports give their predictions for the new Bruins season. Who will be the leading secondary scorer? Who will the Bruins get at the Trade Deadline? Where will they finish?   Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow Boston...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 64 Encouraging Signs from Charlie Coyle & Jeremy Swayman Should Start Presented by BetUS   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down Charlie Coyle's first preseason game and how he fit with his linemates. The guys also get into why Jeremy Swayman should start the first game of the season and what Linus Ullmark needs to do...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 63 Jack Studnicka looks good so far & Fabian Lysell Belongs Presented by Bet US   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports give their takeaways from the Bruins first two preseason games. The guys talk about Jack Studnicka, John Moore fighting for a spot, Fabian Lysell and a lot of bottom six forwards.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Repor...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 62 Bruins Training Camp Preview 2021-22 Presented by Bet US   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the big storylines through the beginning of Bruins Training Camp. They get into the line combinations, as well as why it's a good thing there's so many guys who could have third and fourth line spots. The guys also talk...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 61 Expectations for Fabian Lysell & Jack Studnicka Presented by Bet US   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down what the expectations should be of Fabian Lysell. They also talk about Jakub Lauko and Jack Studnicka and their chances at NHL roster spots.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitte...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 60 Patrice Bergeron's future is unclear & David Krejci to Boston rumors will never end Presented by Bet US   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down Patrice Bergeron's latest comments regarding his career. The guys also get into the rest of the things said by the Bruins Wednesday including Charlie Coyle's health and Davi...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 59 Why Tomas Hertl would be a Great Fit with the Bruins Presented by Bet US Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down why Tomas Hertl would be such a great fit for the Bruins. They also dive into what it would take to get Hertl in Boston, as well as whether or not Derek Forbort will fit next to Charlie McAvoy.    Conor Rya...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 58 Will Tuukka Rask Return & Bruins Breakout Candidates in 2021 Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports remember the amazing life of Jimmy Hayes. The guys then discuss Tuukka Rask's latest comments to WEEI and 2 breakout candidates for the 2021 Bruins. They also pick 2 candidates to take a step back.    Con...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 57 Best-case Scenario for Charlie McAvoy Contract & 2022 Free Agent Class is Stacked Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the best-case scenario for the Bruins in re-signing Charlie McAvoy. They also touch on the worst-case scenario. The guys look at David Pastrnak's future deal, as well as ne...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 56 Could Fabian Lysell Play in Boston This Season & Bruins Players in the Olympics Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the Bruins signing Fabian Lysell to his ELC and whether or not he'll see NHL time. They also dive into Bruce Cassidy being named an Assistant for Team Canada and what players...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 55 Takeaways from Bruins Development Camp & Pressure is on Jack Studnicka Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down how the prospects have been doing at Bruins Development Camp this week. The guys also dive into how Boston should deploy Jack Studnicka this season and why there's a lot of pressure o...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 54 Bruins Free Agency Reaction & Analysis Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the moves the Bruins made in Free Agency. There's one big move the Bruins have yet to make that next season hinges on. Also, is Tuukka Rask done in Boston? Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the rest of the leagu...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 53 Evaluating the Taylor Hall Deal & Bruins Entry Draft Preview Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky break down how the Kraken did in the Expansion Draft and what it means for the Bruins that Jeremy Lauzon was selected. They also discuss Taylor Hall's new reported deal and preview who the Bruins should select in the Entr...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 52 Should the Bruins Sign Ryan Suter & Expansion Draft Preview Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down why the Bruins should go after Ryan Suter who was recently bought out by the Wild. They also preview the Seattle Expansion Draft, diving into who the Bruins will protect and who the Kraken will...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 51 2021 Bruins Lineup Report Cards Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media hand out their grades for the Bruins lineup in 2021. They go spot by spot throughout the lineup and give their assessments. Were there any surprises? We'll let you decide.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Tw...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 50 Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy finish high at NHL Awards Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy did at the NHL Awards. Conor also crushes the Coyotes (again), and the guys go over lessons the Bruins can learn from this Stanley Cup Final.    Conor Ryan Bruin...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 49 Bruins should avoid Oliver Ekman-Larsson & Running through Listener Mailbag Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discusses the pros and cons of trading for Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson — and then answers your submitted questions in our first listener mailbag.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter F...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 48 Bruins headed for a Retool & How they must approach the Trade Market Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky break down how exactly the Bruins will complete this retool to be Cup contenders for next season. They also take a look at some comments made by Cam Neely on the 2015 NHL Draft and discuss how Boston can improve t...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 47 Should Don Sweeney be Fired & Where do the Bruins go from here? Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down why the Bruins have now been eliminated in the second round in three of the past four seasons. They also discuss Don Sweeney's status, as well as what the plan for the offseason should look lik...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 46 Tuukka Rask's Nagging Injury & Impact of Craig Smith Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Tuukka Rask's nagging injury could impact the Bruins. The guys also discuss Craig Smith probably returning and how he helps the top-six. And then, let's face it...the Islanders are kind of boring. The...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 45 Bruins-Islanders Series Preview & Predictions Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the Bruins upcoming series with the Islanders. They look at where the Bruins have advantages, as well as take a look at the Islanders' strengths. The guys also take a few minutes to look at Tristan Jarry's play...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 44 Craig Smith is Underrated & Where the Bruins Hold the Biggest Advantage Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down why the Bruins lead the Capitals 2-1 in their series. They discuss where the Bruins hold the biggest advantage and guess what? Craig Smith is underrated. Woah!!    Conor Ryan Bruins Bea...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 43 Bruins-Capitals Series Preview Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the Bruins upcoming first-round series with the Capitals. They discuss where each team has an advantage and how the Capitals will handle the Patrice Bergeron line. And then, of course, they made their series predictions.    Co...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 42 What the Bruins Must Fix Before the Playoffs & NHL Botches Tom Wilson Situation Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media breaks down what the Bruins must fix before the playoffs begin. The guys also discuss the craziness surrounding the NHL and Tom Wilson. Chaos!!    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Bosto...