Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 196

Conor Ryan from Boston.com is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub for a discussion on the latest developments with the Boston Bruins. In this episode, Conor and Ty explore whether Bruins fans should anticipate significant moves or 'fireworks' at the upcoming trade deadline.

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 195

Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal joins Conor Ryan to take a step back and look at this season in its entirety thus far, and name their biggest surprises and letdowns of the season. The Bruins have continued to get help from unexpected places, and have a few key players they are waiting for major contribution from. Plus, what to expect from this team as the playoffs approach. That, and much more!

Topics:

- Are we surprised the Bruins are this good again?

- What’s been the biggest positive surprise this season?

- Biggest disappointment?

- The Bruins have a bunch of unsung heroes

- Is it time to re-adjust playoff expectations?

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● And more!

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 194

Today Conor Ryan of Boston.com breaks down the Bruins' recent struggles and what needs to be addressed, including some overtime blunders that have cost the Bruins points. How do the Bruins fix these issues and right the ship?

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 193

Evan Marinofsky joins the show today to discuss the Bruins' captain Brad Marchand and his first year with the C on his chest. How has this team evolved under his leadership, and how has he changed with his new leadership position? Plus, the B's have gotten a taste of the injury bug as a few key players may be sidelined for some time. That, and much more!

Topics:

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 192

On today's episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky to take a closer look at the Bruins' roster, find what they may be lacking in terms of personnel, how the bottom 6 could use a some experience, where Matt Poitras will fit back into this lineup, and much more!

Topics:

- Conor finally saw Barbie

- Bruins defensive woes show up against Pittsburgh

- Is Jim Montgomery using the younger players right?

- Where does Matt Poitras slot in?

- Should any other Bruins get the nod for the All-Star game?

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 191

Conor Ryan of Boston.com sits down with Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to talk Bruins as the B's ring in 2024 with a win over the Blue Jackets. Conor and Ty take a look at this roster and assess just how many new acquisitions have exceeded expectations this season, and how the Bruins have navigated a tricky salary cap situation. That, and much more!

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 190

Conor Ryan of Boston.com gives his reaction to the Bruins' first game back after the Christmas break and some of the strong performances from the team's young core, and if there is another guy in Providence who is ready for the call to Boston.

Topics:

- Bruins get a big win in Buffalo

- Jake DeBrusk and Hampus Lindholm have strong showings

- Mason Lohrei shows his potential

- Should the Bruins keep Pavel Zacha on the wing?

- What could Georgii Merkulov bring to Boston?

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 189

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky from New England Hockey Journal come together to unpack the Boston Bruins' recent activities. They kick off with a discussion on the Bruins' significant win in Buffalo, then highlight the notable performances of Jake DeBrusk and Hampus Lindholm. The duo also explores the promising potential of Mason Lohrei and debates the strategic positioning of Pavel Zacha, pondering if he should continue on the wing. Rounding off the discussion, they delve into the expected impact of Georgii Merkulov on the Bruins.

Topics: 

- Bruins get a big win in Buffalo

- Jake DeBrusk and Hampus Lindholm have strong showings 

- Mason Lohrei shows his potential 

- Should the Bruins keep Pavel Zacha on the wing? 

- What could Georgii Merkulov bring to Boston? 

This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering parter of the CLNS Media NetworkRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! So, visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON and kick off the NFL season. FanDuel, Official Partner of the NFL. 21+ and present in MA. Hope is here. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First onlinereal money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. GamblingHelpLineMa.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234.

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 188

Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins Conor Ryan for this special holiday edition of Poke the Bear. Conor and Ty take a look at the Bruins' recent struggles and assess their areas of greatest need. Who needs to step up, and what areas of the roster could stand to be fortified?

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 187

Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky on today's episode of Poke the Bear to discuss the issue that has been plaguing the Boston Bruins as of late - blowing leads in the third period. After 3 overtime losses in their last 4 games, the Bruins have an obvious area of focus, but how do they prevent this problem from persisting?

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