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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 167

How the Bruins Should Handle Big Roster Decisions

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Matt Poitras' incredible camp and why it's very clear he should make the Boston roster. The guys also dive into Mason Lohrei and the fourth line center debate.

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4:00 - Matt Poitras more than earned a roster spot to start the season 

9:00 - Should Poitras start in the top six or on the third line? 

12:00 - When was the last time a Bruins prospect exceeded such high expectations 

17:00 - What to do with Mason Lohrei 

22:00 - Should we be concerned with Derek Forbort? 

25:00 - Who should center the fourth line? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 166

What are the Biggest Roster Battles in Training Camp? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Mason Lohrei’s strong performance against Buffalo, the biggest roster battles in training camp and should Jim Montgomery shake up the top six? 

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3:00 - Mason Lohrei played a TON in Bruins-Sabres preseason game 

7:00 - Keeping things realistic 

13:00 - The PTOs need to step it up 

16:00 - The biggest roster battles 

19:00 - Ian Mitchell playing well 

22:00 - Should there be a shake-up in the top six? 

25:00 - Big news out of Tampa Bay 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 165

Early Takeaways From Training Camp

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss their early takeaways from the first two days of Bruins Training Camp. 

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3:00 - Reacting to Brad Marchand being named captain 

10:00 - Marchand leading by example 

13:00 - What’s the early identity? 

18:00 - A potential fourth line 

21:00 - The future of Danton Heinen 

25:00 - Early return from Matthew Poitras 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 164

All About Defense & Jake DeBrusk Taking Charge 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss which Bruins prospect has the most pressure going into camp. The guys also dive into the biggest strength this Bruins team has and Jake DeBrusk’s goals for the 2023-24 season. 

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2:00 - Any omissions in the Top 100 players? 

6:00 - What we want in the new Bruins jerseys 

9:00 - Which Bruins prospect has the most pressure going into camp? 

16:00 - The biggest strength on this Bruins team 

22:00 - Jake DeBrusk looking to be more of a threat 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 163

Danton Heinen is Back & Brad Marchand For Captain 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins signing Danton Heinen on a PTO. What does it mean for the lineup? Also, the guys dive into Brad Marchand’s case for the captaincy. 

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2:00 - Danton Heinen signs a PTO with the Bruins 

7:00 - What does this signing say about the Bruins? 

10:00 - Is Heinen blocking younger guys? 

15:00 - Heinen’s best fit in the lineup 

19:00 - Brad Marchand is speaking like the next captain 

22:00 - Don’t overthink it 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 162

Jake DeBrusk Wants to Stay & Returning Players in New Roles 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jake DeBrusk’s recent comments on wanting to stay in Boston for the long term. The guys also discuss Charlie Coyle’s new role and which returning Bruins will be given the most opportunity to succeed in a new role? 

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4:00 - Jake DeBrusk wants to stay 

8:00 - Would DeBrusk take a hometown discount? 

12:00 - Any chance DeBrusk tests the open market? 

17:00 - Charlie Coyle ready for new role 

22:00 - Which returning Bruin will have the most opportunity to succeed in a new role this season? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 161

Should the Bruins Sign Jake DeBrusk to a Long-Term Deal?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss whether or not Brandon Hagel’s deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning is a comparable for Jake DeBrusk’s future deal. The guys also discuss DeBrusk’s future and Auston Matthews’ new contract. 

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1:30 - An all-night live stream 

4:00 - Is the deal Brandon Hagel got comparable for Jake DeBrusk? 

8:00 - What is DeBrusk’s ceiling? 

14:00 - How will DeBrusk perform this season? 

20:00 - A situation in which DeBrusk should be traded 

25:00 - How the Auston Matthews contract impacts the Bruins 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 160

What Does John Farinacci Bring & Candidates For the Top Six

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins signing John Farinacci and what he brings to the table. The guys also make a big bet, project the top six and are the Bruins done making moves this offseason? 

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1:00 - Conor has an amazing night at the Savannah Bananas 

5:00 - What does John Farinacci bring to the Bruins? 

10:00 - Who are candidates to move into the top six? 

12:30 - Conor and Evan make a huge bet 

16:00 - James van Riemsdyk vs. Trent Frederic 

22:00 - Will the Bruins do anything else this offseason? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 159

Should the Bruins Change Their Approach to Goaltending in 2023-24? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jeremy Swayman’s latest comments on arbitration and his relationship with Linus Ullmark. Conor and Evan also dive into whether or not the Bruins can improve on defense this upcoming season. 

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1:00 - Conor makes a statement about the month of August 

4:30 - Jeremy Swayman spent the summer in Boston 

7:30 - Will Swayman’s arbitration hearing negatively impact his future in Boston? 

13:00 - Any need to break up the Swayman and Linus Ullmark tandem? 

21:00 - Can the Bruins defense be even better this season? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 158

Should the Bruins Create More Cap Space? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic’s new contracts. The guys also dive into whether or not the Bruins need to clear more cap space and who should be the next captan? 

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2:00 - Reacting to Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic’s new contracts 

4:00 - Frederic has a real opportunity in front of him 

9:00 - Swayman should secure a long-term deal next offseason 

13:00 - Should the Bruins clear more cap space? 

18:00 - Who should be the Bruins next captain? 

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