Conor Ryan

Poke the Bear

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Boston.com's Bruins reporter Conor Ryan offers up weekly thoughts, opinions and analysis on all things surrounding the Black and Gold in “Poke The Bear” — a new podcast centered on the Original Six club. Each week, Conor and a number of guests offer in-depth breakdowns on the latest news surrounding the B’s — and having plenty of fun along the way. So sit back, grab a libation (or Dunks, no one’s judging here) and let’s talk some hockey.

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Conor Ryan

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We have some...Questions over Bruins' free-agent signings 02.07.2025 47:43

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's free-agent signings and the setting reasonable expectations for next season. ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:30 - Reaction to Bruins Free Agency signings 18:07 - Prizepicks 19:25 - James Hagens performance at Bruins development camp 20:23 - Will Bruins play the young guys this season? 29:44 - Expectations for Bruins offense this se...

What's next for Bruins after drafting James Hagens? 29.06.2025 1:06:56

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston drafting James Hagens, the rest of Boston's 2025 draft haul, and previewing a busy week ahead with trades and free agency. 0:00 ⏰ EPISODE TIMELINE 2:11 Thoughts on James Hagens 11:31 Timeline & potential for Hagens 16:51 PrizePicks 19:00 Bruins announce signings of Marat Khusnutdinov and Michael Callahan 20:12 Thoughts on Bruins’ oth...

Final Predictions for Bruins in 2025 NHL Draft 27.06.2025 48:52

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Don Sweeney's comments ahead of the NHL Draft, Boston's new jerseys, Zdeno Chara's election into the Hall of Fame, and make their final predictions for Boston's No. 7 pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the Bruins regret trading Brad Marchand? 21.06.2025 1:06:10

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Brad Marchand's Stanley Cup win with the Panthers, the 2025 NHL Draft, free agency and much more. 0:00 Welcome 1:06 Stanley Cup Finals reaction 7:26 Should the Bruins regret trading Brad Marchand? 19:57 PrizePicks 21:45 Bruins hire new assistant coach 28:10 Bruins draft preview 43:17 Draft predictions 46:37 Bruins sign Victor Söderström 48:43...

Will the Bruins roll the dice on Roger McQueen? 18.06.2025 38:56

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Bruins players named to Olympic rosters, the team's Development Camp roster, and the latest NHL mock drafts. 0:00 - Welcome in 1:25 - 3 Bruins Players Named to Olympic Hockey Rosters 8:22 - What’s Better Stanley Cup Final or USA vs Canada Final? 9:14 - Prizepicks 10:23 - Reaction to Bruins Development Camp Roster 20:31 - Subscribe to the Po...

Should the Bruins trade the No. 7 pick? 14.06.2025 46:41

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Marco Sturm's most pressing tasks, Boston's trade for Victor Soderstrom, and the chances of Boston dealing away with the No. 7 pick. 0:00 - Welcome 1:21 - Takeaways on Marco Sturm Hiring 15:34 - Prizepicks 17:37 - Bruins acquire Victor Soderstrom from Blackhawks 26:15 - Should the Bruins trade the 7th Pick in NHL Draft? 36:52 - Hypothetical J...

What will Bruins do to help Marco Sturm in first season? 13.06.2025 40:39

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm's press conference, what the Bruins might do this offseason to support him, and the chances of Boston trading for another first-round pick. 0:00 - Welcome in 0:43 - Conor recaps time on Vacation 1:34 - Reaction to Marco Sturm introductory press conference 9:06 - Could the Bruins trade the 7th pick in draft? 13:29 - Takeaways fro...

What will Marco Sturm bring to the Bruins 06.06.2025 32:29

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor discusses Marco Sturm and what the new Bruins head coach will bring to his team moving forward. 0:00 - Welcome 1:20 - Bruins Hire Marco Sturm as Head Coach 3:18 - Marco Sturm is defensive minded coach 9:52 - Sturm approach on how to take shot attempts 10:55 - How does Sturm develop the younger players 14:46 - Thoughts on Sturm hiring 16:12 - Prizepicks 18:0...

How can the Bruins clear even more cap space? 04.06.2025 31:24

n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the ongoing head-coaching search, and whether or not Boston can clear more cap space before free agency. That, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we in for any surprises with Bruins' head coaching search? 31.05.2025 51:21

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the latest on the Bruins' head-coaching search, what a new head coach should prioritize in Boston, and the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers. 0:00 - Welcome 2:40 - Latest on Bruins Head Coaching Search 10:30 - If Bruins Hire Marco Sturm 12:45 - Young guys on Bruins need to get PT next year 20:45 - Bruins new play style under n...

What should Bruins fans expect from Marco Sturm? 29.05.2025 38:59

n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the potential hiring of Marco Sturm, Brad Marchand's trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Mitch Love be the Bruins' top coaching target? 23.05.2025 1:09:35

n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's coaching search, and the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Don Sweeney deserve a new contract? 22.05.2025 42:18

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's added first-round pick via Florida, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who should the Bruins offer sheet this offseason? 18.05.2025 56:41

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's chances of offer sheeting RFAs this offseason, Boston's head-coaching search, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are offer sheets and Jay Woodcroft on the horizon for Bruins? 16.05.2025 44:46

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Jay Woodcroft as a head-coaching target, the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and whether or not Boston should offer sheet Matthew Knies. All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can the Bruins do with the 7th overall pick? 10.05.2025 40:29

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's options with the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, if a trade could be in the works, and the latest on Boston's head-coaching search. Poke the Bear is presented by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about...

What are Bruins Draft Options with the 7th pick? 07.05.2025 48:32

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston dropping to No. 7 in the NHL Draft, which players will be available at that spot, the Bruins' coaching search, and happenings around the league. Poke the Bear is presented by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn m...

Which prospects could Bruins target in NHL Draft? 03.05.2025 59:15

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston losing out on the Mike Sullivan sweepstakes, what's going on around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery. Poke the Bear is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download...

What to expect from NHL Draft Lottery? 02.05.2025 43:40

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the end of Bruins' head-coaching search, the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the NHL Draft Lottery. All that, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchas...

Can Bruins' Top Brass be Trusted This Offseason? 26.04.2025 1:07:43

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the end of the Bruins' end-of-season press conference, the team's top needs this summer, and Boston's spotty track record when it comes to drafting. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the ap...

Breaking down the Bruins' Breakup Day 18.04.2025 54:22

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss the end of the Bruins' season, the top takeaways from the team's breakup day, and Boston's odds going into the Draft Lottery. All that, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash....

The Bruins' 2024-25 season has finally ended 16.04.2025 56:13

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the end of the Bruins' season, Charlie Jacobs' interview with the Boston Globe, Don Sweeney's job security, and much more. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CL...

What will the Bruins do at the center position this summer? 13.04.2025 48:10

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss Boston's draft odds, their pipeline of talent down the middle, and the team's potential coaching search this summer. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use c...

Should David Pastrnak win the Hart Trophy? 11.04.2025 35:22

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discussed David Pastrnak's Hart candidacy, Boston's youth movement, Riley Duran's call-up, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get...

The Bruins Need to Shift Their Identity in 2025 and Beyond 05.04.2025 49:21

In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed Fabian Lysell's usage, Fraser Minten's call-up, and the type of team Boston wants to build moving forward. 0:00 - Welcome in Ty 1:20 - Recapping last couple games 2:27 - Fabian Lysell 10:00 - Bruins History of Developing Skill Players 15:50 - Future of the Bruins 24:00 - Who Bruins should Draft 32:10 - Fraser Minten Gets Called up 42:07 - Wrapping up Poke...