Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 157

What is Patrice Bergeron’s Legacy? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Patrice Bergeron’s retirement. They also dive into where the Bruins go from here. 

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2:00 - Patrice Bergeron leaves at the top of his game 

7:00 - Bergeron knew it was time 

10:00 - Does it hurt Bergeron and that core that they only one won Stanley Cup? 

16:00 - What was Bergeron’s most famous moment? 

20:00 - Where do the Bruins go from here? 

24:00 - How the Bruins can contend for the playoffs 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 156

Bruins Mailbag: The Future of Jake DeBrusk and More

Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo on this episode and answers questions from Bruins fans. 

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3:00 - How much is left for Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman? 

6:00 - If Patrice Bergeron returns, what is he getting on a deal? 

9:00 - The future of Johnny Beecher 

12:55 - Who is more likely to breakout next season: Fabian Lysell or Georgii Merkulov? 

16:00 - Ty Anderson weighs in! 

19:00 - What to do about Jake Debrusk 

22:00 - Depth options for the fourth line 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 155

Who Will Play Left Wing on the Bruins Second Line & What Will Trent Frederic’s Role Be? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss who might slot in as the second-line left wing next season. The guys also dive into the next step Trent Frederic might take in his game. 

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1:00 - Conor spoils Breaking Bad for Evan 

4:00 - Marc McLaughlin signs a new contract 

8:00 - Can James van Riemsdyk stick with Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak? 

11:00 - Can Patrick Brown earn a roster spot? 

16:00 - What to expect from Trent Frederic in 2023-24 

21:00 - Will Frederic ever become a top-nine center in the NHL? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 154

Are Fabian Lysell and Mason Lohrei Ready for the NHL? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Morgan Geekie’s role next season and his potential. The guys also discuss players that have stood out to them in Development Camp. 

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Reporter for Boston.com 

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1:00 - Conor and Evan create Threads accounts 

4:00 - The free agent with the most potential 

8:00 - Could Geekie be the next Pavel Zacha? 

10:00 - The potential of Fabian Lysell 

14:00 - There’s nothing wrong with Providence 

16:00 - Could Lysell and Lohrei see time in Boston this year? 

20:00 - Other standouts from Development Camp 

24:00 - Overall state of the prospect pool 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 153

How Will the Bruins Approach Free Agency? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal preview NHL free agency. Plus, should the Bruins clear MORE cap space? 

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Reporter for Boston.com 

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4:00 - Do the Bruins need to create more cap space? 

10:00 - Patrice Bergeron is needed back 

13:30 - Can the Bruins re-sign Tyler Bertuzzi? 

16:00 - The most likely return of Milan Lucic

19:00 - Is it worth it? 

24:00 - What are the Bruins needs in free agency? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 152

Answering Bruins Offseason Mailbag Questions 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo this week with Evan Marinofsky on vacation. Conor answers listener questions, touching on all the biggest topics facing the Bruins right now. 

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2:00 - Will the Bruins keep the players they traded for last season? 

7:00 - What should the fourth line look like next season? 

10:00 - Jeremy Swayman offer sheeted…? 

15:00 - How should the Bruins clear cap space? 

20:00 - Predictions on Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci 

24:00 - The next step 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 151

Should the Bruins Have Fired Bruce Cassidy? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Bruce Cassidy winning a Stanley Cup just one year after being fired by the Bruins. 

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2:00 - Hard not to be happy for Bruce Cassidy 

6:00 - Looking back at the firing 

10:00 - Breaking news: You can’t change your opinions 

14:00 - Bruins don’t look great right now 

19:00 - Should they have chosen Cassidy over the players? 

23:00 - Lessons from Vegas 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 150

Should the Bruins Pursue Pierre-Luc Dubois? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss whether or not the Bruins should pursue Pierre-Luc Dubois. The guys also get into some recent comments made by Bruce Cassidy on his time ending with the Bruins. 

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1:30 - Is Portland, Maine the most underrated city in New England? 

4:00 - Pierre-Luc Dubois wants to be traded 

8:00 - Should the Bruins kick the tires on him?

14:00 - What would it take to acquire Dubois? 

19:00 - Assets the Bruins could trade 

24:00 - Bruce Cassidy sounds off on his time in Boston 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 149

How the Stanley Cup Matchup Could Impact Bruins Goaltending Situation

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss their predictions for the Stanley Cup Final. They find a way in which the matchup impacts the Bruins goaltending situation. They also get into buyout candidates for the Bruins and each pick one player who should take a step forward next season. 

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Reporter for Boston.com 

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2:00 - Evan’s Stanley Cup story 

6:00 - Vegas-Florida predictions 

14:00 - If Vegas wins, does that change how the Bruins approach their goaltending situation? 

18:00 - Could the Bruins buy anyone out? 

21:00 - One Bruin should step forward next season 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 148

What Does Don Sweeney Need to Do This Offseason? 

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss whether or not the Panthers are a team of destiny. The guys also get into Don Sweeney being a GM of the Year finalist and what he can learn from the other GM of the Year nominees. 

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Reporter for Boston.com 

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2:00 - Are the Panthers a team of destiny? 

6:00 - No reason to feel good about Panthers’ success if you’re a Bruins fan 

8:00 - The reason why the Panthers are still playing 

14:00 - Don Sweeney nominated for GM of the Year 

19:00 - What is there to be learned from other GM of the Year nominees? 

23:00 - How much should the Bruins look for a real hockey trade? 

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