Poke the Bear

The Bruins season is underway, and kicks off with a loss to the Florida Panthers. On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a closer look at what went wrong for the Bruins in their season opener. How much blame should be placed on Korpisalo? When will we see Jeremy Swayman? Is there reason to worry about Jim Montgomery's future? All that, and much more! Topics:  - They...

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan to discuss the latest developments in Jeremy Swayman's contract impasse and map their expectations for how the remaining timeline will play out. 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 cas...

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the ongoing Jeremy Swayman saga, and how recent developments may signal a trade is coming. The Boston Bruins are currently assessing their goaltending situation as they explore the chances of re-signing Jeremy Swayman while also evaluating potential trade options. In a recent move, the team claimed a goalie off...

In our latest episode, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan to discuss the current state of the Bruins' goalie corps, Fabian Lysell's odds of making the NHL roster, and the top surprises so far during camp. 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 tod...

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins recent exhibitions as well as their developments through training camp. Who is standing out early? Who could make a push for a spot in the rotation? They delve into Fabian Lysell, who had a big bounce-back performance, as well as Georgii Merkulov and Joonas Korpisalo, who are off to a strong start. Their conversati...

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to a variety of Bruins topics, including Don Sweeney providing insight on the Jeremy Swayman situation and assessing how the Bruins would fare if they had to play the beginning of the season without him.  The conversation then turns to their reactions on the lineup seen at the beginning of training camp, and how the lines could...

Following Don Sweeney's heated press conference, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan on Poke the Bear to discuss the start of Bruins training camp, Jeremy Swayman's absence, and Jim Montgomery's future? Plus, Ty gives his take on why his question to Sweeney sparked such an impassioned response. All that, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks,...

With Bruins training camp just a few days away, Conor Ryan and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Ty Anderson discuss the Bruins' rookie camp roster, the standouts from rookie camp, and what to keep your eye on once training camp begins next week. 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...

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss which rookies to keep an eye on ahead of rookie camp. With some names emerging to the top of the list, who should Bruins fans have their eye on? Plus, will Brad Marchand be ready for the start of camp? All that, and much more. - Hole in one talk  - Riley Duran’s stock is rising - Who else is worth keeping tabs on?  - Brad Mar...

In our latest episode, Ty and I discuss the heft on the Bruins' roster and dive into Brad Marchand's comments about his health, contract status and the vacancy on his line. 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 for a...

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about Brad Marchand's shocking revelation that he needed 3 surgeries this offseason, discuss Brad's future, Jeremy Swayman showing up to captain's practice, and much more! Topics:  - Brad Marchand went under the knife this summer  - The future of Marchand  - Jeremy Swayman on the ice  - Leon Draisaitl to Boston dreams are dead  -...

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports hub to discuss the latest round of listener mailbag questions around the Bruins, and also honor the life and legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.  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...

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about what lies ahead for the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman as a deal has yet to be reached, and if the time has come for Bruins fans to worry. Plus, Conor discusses his conversation with Charlie Coyle, and much more! - Swayman speaks  - Reading the tea leaves  - How much will this contract be?  - Charlie Coyle wants more responsibi...

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Ty Anderson's interview with Jeremy Swayman, and set expectations for the new season with training camp just weeks away. 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 k...

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky run through some potential PTO pickups for the Bruins ahead of training camp, including Blake Wheeler and Max Pacioretty. 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. Download t...

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins veterans who are most likely to make an impact on the 2024-25 team. 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 for a first...

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is back with Evan marinofsky to discuss the biggest news around the Boston bruins as NESN announces Jack Edwards' replacement - Judd Sirot. Plus, some questions around Fabian Lysell and how much he could contribute this upcoming season. that, and much more! Topics:  - NESN picks their man  - What to expect from Judd - The bruins front office doesn’t do...

Evan Marinofsky is joined by Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal to discuss potential further acquisitions for the Boston Bruins. Veterans like Kailer Yamamoto and Blake Wheeler could be great options for training camp invites. They also cover the future of head coach Jim Montgomery, and how this season could be make or break for him. Pucks with Haggs is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the...

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Ty Anderson to discuss some of the larger contracts on the Bruins' payroll, what the lines may look like, the future of Jim Montgomery in Boston, and much more! Topics:  - The Athletic ranks the Bruins in the middle of the pack for salary cap efficiency  - How will the Lindholm and Zadorov contracts age?  - What the second line will lo...

On this special episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a look back at Don Sweeney's tenure as Bruins' GM and make their picks for the best draft picks made under Sweeney. Despite a mixed reputation for drafting, these are the undeniable hits that Sweeney has made over his time in Boston. Do they outweigh the swings and misses? That, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented...

Evan Marinofsky, filling in for Conor Ryan, welcomes Scott McLaughlin of WEEI to discuss some leftovers from the Bruins offseason. They make predictions about Jeremy Swayman's extension and his level of play, Fabian Lysell's potential role, and whether the Bruins could finally defeat Florida in the playoffs. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, Amer...

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look ahead and make their first lineup projections for the 2024-25 Boston Bruins. With a notable hole on the second line wing, who will slide up the depth chart and fill that role? And how will the addition of Zadorov effect the defensive pairings? All that, and much more! Topics:  - Evan and Conor project the lines! - How abo...

Join Connor Ryan and Ty Anderson in episode 245 of "Poke the Bear" as they dive into the Bruins' recent developments at Dev Camp and Free Agency. From highlighting promising college prospects like Riley Duran and Oscar Yelich to discussing the strategic signings of Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, this episode covers it all. Learn about the team's focus on defensive strength, the impact of under...

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss who will replace Jake DeBrusk on the second line, and if the Bruins' best option could be an internal one. That, and much more! Topics:  - Who will slot in with Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle on the second line?  - Fabian Lysell has the inside track  - Joonas Korpisalo’s recent comments  - Who has stood out at Development Ca...

Welcome to "Poke the Bear" episode 242, where Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive deep into the Bruins' 2024 Draft Class Review. Join them as they dissect the team's bold move with first-round pick Dean Letourneau, exploring his potential impact and the team's shift towards high-ceiling players. Discover the Bruins' strategic draft approach, focusing on building a roster of dynamic players with size,...