On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to the Bruins' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. After appearing to be back on track after back-to-back shutout wins, the Bruins return to the same form and look lifeless in Toronto. Is this just who this team is? At some point 'early-season struggles' just become 'struggles' and the Bruins may be reaching that threshold already. Plus, some rumors about a fan-favorite leaving Boston. All that, and much more!

Topics: 

- Bruins fall into familiar flaws against Toronto 

- Special teams woes continue

- Are the Bruins slumping … or just mediocre? 

- What to make of a new Trent Frederic trade rumor

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