Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 41 Jeremy Swayman has Replaced Jaroslav Halak & What's the Ideal Third Line? Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Jeremy Swayman has replaced Jaroslav Halak as Tuukka Rask's backup. They also get into how the Bruins can get their third line going again and what's the ideal first-round matchup...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 40 Where will the Bruins Finish in the East? Presented by BetOnline Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down their biggest concerns for the Bruins going forward. The guys also get into where the Bruins could finish in the East and they re-live the amazing 2011 Bruins Zoom call from a year ago.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Repor...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 39 Evaluating Taylor Hall's First Bruins Game & The New-Look Third Line Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the first Bruins games of Taylor Hall, Mike Reilly and Curtis Lazar. They also discuss the new-look third line and why it could pay big dividends down the stretch.    Conor Ryan Bruins Bea...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 38 Can Bruins Survive Without Charlie McAvoy & Trade Deadline Predictions Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how the Bruins can survive without Charlie McAvoy and how the new goalie tandem is keeping them alive. They also make their Trade Deadline predictions.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 37 Should Bruins be Concerned about Tuukka Rask & the Shayne Gostisbehere Dilemma Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down whether or not the Bruins should be concerned about Tuukka Rask. They also explain why claiming Shayne Gostisbehere wouldn't be a good idea and Nashville is looking like a conten...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 36 Should the Bruins Think Twice About Mattias Ekholm & Why Arizona Should be the Target Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down what a trade for Mattias Ekholm will look like...and why it should cause the Bruins to hesitate. They also discuss why Arizona may actually be the team to trade with.    C...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 35 Is the Bruins Prospect Pool Underrated & Revisiting Preseason Predictions Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down why the Bruins farm system might actually be underrated. They also revisit some preseason predictions and...yeah. They missed on some. BUT, they did hit on a few, too, so it wasn't al...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 34 Bruins Scoring Woes Continue & Who They Should Acquire Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down what's wrong with the Bruins offense. They also get into who they think the Bruins should and will target at the Deadline.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow Bo...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 33 Who's More Valuable to the Bruins: David Krejci or Matt Grzelcyk? Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media dream about what it will be like with fans back in TD Garden. They also pose the question of who will be more valuable upon their return: David Krejci or Matt Grzelcyk?     Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Report...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 32 Jack Eichel Trade Proposals & What's Next for Bruins on Defense? Presented by BetOnline   It's that time of the year again: Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the greatest trade proposals for Jack Eichel from Twitter. They also dive into what's next for the Bruins on defense with Jeremy Lauzon's injury and the massi...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 31 Sidney Crosby to the Bruins Trade Fun & Bruins Expansion Draft Preview Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the greatest Sidney Crosby to the Bruins trade proposal ever. They also discuss why the Expansion Draft won't be fun for the Bruins and they analyze the worst comedian in Pittsburgh.   ...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 30 Is Lake Tahoe going to even happen & Biggest Bruins surprises Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media ponder the possibility of Zdeno Chara winning a Stanley Cup in DC. They also discuss the chances Lake Tahoe doesn't happen and get into their biggest surprises from the season thus far.    Conor Ryan Bruins...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 29 How will postponed games help Bruins & Brad Marchand's case for the Hart Trophy Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how the postponed games against the Sabres will help the Bruins. They also discuss Brad Marchand's case for the Hart Trophy and Charlie McAvoy's case for the Norris.    Conor Ry...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 28 What's Wrong with Jake DeBrusk & Preparing for Zdeno Chara to Play the Bruins Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down Jake DeBrusk's recent injury and why he's had a rough start to the season. The guys also debate what's more impressive: the penalty kill or the power play? They end by previewing...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 27 Focusing on Bruins Positives to Start the Season Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how the Bruins dodged a bullet with Matt Grzelcyk's injury. They also discuss some positive things done by the Bruins to begin the season.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 26 Best-Case & Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2021 Bruins Presented by BetOnline Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the best and worst case scenarios for the Bruins in 2021. They also preview the East Division and where the Bruins will finish.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow B...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 25 Patrice Bergeron Named Captain & Training Camp Observations Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Patrice Bergeron's leadership has influenced the Bruins, most importantly Brad Marchand. The guys also talk about what they're seeing at training camp and touch on the futures of Tuukka Rask an...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 24 Best & Most Memorable Bruins Moments of 2020 Presented by BetOnline Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the most memorable Bruins moments of 2020. They also dive into the best and most fun moments of the year for the Bruins. Surprisingly, there were quite a few.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Jo...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 23 8 Way-Too-Early Predictions for 2021 Bruins Season Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down 8 way-too-early predictions for the Bruins 2021 season. Some were expected, some were VERY hot takes.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal  Twitter Follow Boston Sports Journal on Tw...

Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan Ep. 22 Bruins as Likely Spot for Mike Hoffman & Who Will Make the Active Roster? Presented by BetOnline   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal is joined by Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media to discuss why the Bruins seem to be the eventual destination for Mike Hoffman. They also break down what the active roster will look like for the Bruins once the season starts.    Conor...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 21 Bruins Rumored To Want Noah Hanifin & Should They Go For Max Pacioretty?   Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the report that the Bruins have expressed interest in Noah Hanifin. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also discuss why the Bruins should look into trading for Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Bosto...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 20 Will the NHL Have a 2021 Season & 15th Anniversary of the Joe Thornton Trade Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down when the NHL could return and if there will even be a season. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Joe Thornton trade and consider some alternative scenarios.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston S...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 19 Analyzing Jake DeBrusk's New Deal & Ranking Thanksgiving Food Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down Jake DeBrusk's new deal. They also dive into why Zdeno Chara will probably be back and the top Thanksgiving foods. Plus, they both agree that turkey kind of sucks.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Jou...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 18 Why Bruins Fans Shouldn't Be Down On Tuukka Rask & Players The Bruins Should Trade For    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down where the NHL is in its 2021 season. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also react to the crazy answers and results given in the 2020 New England Sports Survey. Spoiler alert: Bruins fans don't seem to be too happy with Tuukka Rask. T...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 17 How Should the NHL Return Next Season & Who is the Most Underrated Bruins Prospect?    Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down how the NHL should return based on Gary Bettman's latest comments. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also discuss Boston's prospect pool and who the most underrated of the bunch is.    Conor Ryan Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports J...