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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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- 2 days ago30 min
What stood out at start of Bruins training camp?
Conor Ryan goes solo on Poke the Bear to break down the biggest takeaways from the Bruins’ first training camp practice. Conor starts with James Hagens and Boston’s young forward group, including the early look at Hagens alongside Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov and why giving the Bruins’ young players meaningful opportunities will be crucial this season. He also dives into Frederic Brunet opening camp next to Charlie McAvoy and why Brunet’s skating, puck movement and transition game could make him an intriguing fit on Boston’s blue line. Later, Conor examines the Bruins’ top six, David Pastrnak’s early line combination with Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie, and whether Fraser Minten could eventually be an option alongside Pastrnak. Plus, he discusses Boston’s captaincy decision, Nikita Zadorov’s dark-horse case, and the latest on Pavel Zacha’s contract talks and uncertain long-term future with the Bruins. 0:00 Intro 2:43 James Hagens & the Bruins’ Young Line 8:55 Frederic Brunet’s Opportunity With Charlie McAvoy 14:49 PrizePicks 16:16 David Pastrnak & Bruins Top-Six Lines 19:00 Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt & JJ Peterka 21:32 Bruins Captaincy & Nikita Zadorov 22:20 Pavel Zacha’s Contract Situation 25:36 Training Camp Takeaways & Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 days ago40 min
Bruins Will Name a Captain and Training Camp Preview
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's plan to name a captain and talk about the top storylines to follow during training camp. 0:00 - Coming up 1:16 - Welcome in! 3:54 - Don Sweeney says Bruins will announce Captain before the season 10:57 - Latest on potential contract talks with Pavel Zacha and Bruins 17:22 - Prizepicks 19:14 - Latest on potential contract talks with Pavel Zacha and Bruins 24:05 - Will Bruins give younger players chance to grow this season? 30:02 - Should Bruins trade for Kirill Marchenko? 36:07 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago31 min
What does future hold for Matt Poitras with Boston Bruins? | Poke The Bear
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the latest report on Chris Kreider, Hampus Lindholm's health, and what's next for Matt Poitras. 0:00 - Coming up 2:09 - Welcome in 3:40 - Bruins Broadcast team get extensions 5:15 - Expectations for Hampus Lindholm 9:38 - Should Bruins sign Chris Kreider 17:46 - Prizepicks 19:53 - Future of Matt Poitras with Bruins 26:54 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 27:32 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Should the Bruins Sign Chris Kreider?
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm and Elias Lindholm's comments at the Bruins' golf tournament, as well as the chances of Boston signing Chris Kreider. 0:00 - Coming up! 1:25 - Welcome in 3:50 - Reaction to Marco Sturm’s comments at Bruins Golf Tournament 12:59 - Prizepicks 14:48 - Reaction to Elias Lindholm’s comments at Bruins Golf Tournament 19:31 - Should Bruins sign Chris Kreider? 33:45 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago53 min
What do you want to see from the Bruins during training camp?
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson look ahead to Bruins training camp and break down some of the biggest questions facing Boston as the preseason approaches. The guys discuss the expectations surrounding JJ Peterka, where he could fit in the Bruins’ lineup, and how Boston can put its new forward in the best position to produce offensively. They also take a closer look at Michael DiPietro and why his ability to establish himself as a dependable backup behind Jeremy Swayman could be crucial over a long season. Plus, Conor and Ty discuss Frederic Brunet’s opportunity to push for an NHL role, what the young defenseman could bring to Boston’s blue line, and why the Bruins need to give their younger players room to develop through mistakes. They also examine Boston’s crowded defensive depth chart and the roster decisions that could be coming during camp. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Bruins Training Camp Expectations 8:45 JJ Peterka & Boston’s Forward Lines 18:46 PrizePicks 20:26 Michael DiPietro & Bruins Goaltending 32:55 Trusting Boston’s Young Players 35:24 Frederic Brunet’s Opportunity 44:12 Bruins Defensive Logjam 48:55 Final Thoughts & Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago38 min
Who will be Bruins' next big fish with Robert Thomas staying in St. Louis?
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Elias Lindholm, Frederic Brunet, and who will be Boston's most sought-after target now that Robert Thomas has been named captain in St. Louis? 0:00 - Coming up! 1:11 - Welcome in! 4:45 - Expectations for Elias Lindholm this season 17:23 - Prizepicks 19:16 - Expectations for Frederic Brunet this season 27:20 - Subscribe to the podcast! 29:35 - Who will be next Bruins dream trade target? 35:33 - Wrapping up Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Will Marco Sturm Give Bruins Younger Players a Fair Shake this Camp?
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss Evan Marinofsky’s interview with Marco Sturm on Bruins Beat! WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MARCO STURM: https://youtu.be/j8yFMtePQvg They also discuss the ongoing debate over the Bruins' next captain and make the case why the Bruins should name Charlie McAvoy captain and why they should name David Pastrnak captain. 0:00 - Coming up! 1:04 - Welcome in! 2:03 - Reaction to Marco Sturm’s Interview on Bruins Beat -Watch Interview: https://youtu.be/j8yFMtePQvg 19:06 - Prizepicks 20:25 - Do the Bruins need to name a Captain this season? 23:24 - Who should be Bruins captain this season? 31:27 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago41 min
Will Boston not name a captain this year?
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the Bruins' looming decision on a captain and with the debate clearly between Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak the guys discuss who the ideal fit and they both explain why they think it should be David Pastrnak. They also discuss Marat Khusnutdinov who is coming off a year in which he had a career year playing in 77 games with 15 goals and 18 assists. They take a look at what his role could be for the Bruins this year. They also discuss Mason Lohrei's best spot in the lineup for this Bruins defense. 0:00 - Coming up! 0:27 - Welcome in 3:12 - Do the Bruins need to name a captain this season? 14:29 - Prizepicks 15:58 - What should Marat Khusnutdinov's role be this season? 25:12 - Subscribe to the podcast! 25:35 - What is best spot for Mason Lohrei in Bruins lineup? 36:28 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Poke the Bear
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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