Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 99

Breaking Down the Firing of Bruce Cassidy & What Happens Next?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the recent news of Bruce Cassidy being fired. It still doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. The guys also try and figure out what happened in the three weeks between when Sweeney told Cassidy he was safe and when he fired him. Plus, what’s the future of David Pastrnak? 

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2:00 - Bruce Cassidy was blindsided

6:30 - The Bruins are a dysfunctional organization 

11:00 - What happened in those 3 weeks? 

18:00 - Could Cassidy have been better with young guys? 

25:00 - What are the Bruins going to do this offseason? 

29:00 - The future of David Pastrnak 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 98

David Krejci Hints at Bruins Return & What Can the Bruins Learn from the Rangers? 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss David Pastrnak’s recent Instagram video with David Krejci toying with a potential return to the Bruins. The guys also get into what the Bruins can learn from the Rangers and Jack Studnicka’s future in Boston. 

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2:00 - What was the meaning behind David Pastrnak and David Krejci’s Instagram video? 

5:00 - What are the chances David Krejci actually returns? 

8:00 - The pros and cons of David Krejci returning 

15:00 - What can the Bruins learn from the Rangers? 

23:00 - Will Jack Studnicka finally fit into the lineup? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 97

What will Bruins do at center and other mailbag questions

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal is back for a solo edition of Poke the Bear to discuss what the Bruins will do at center and answer mailbag questions!

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 96

Don Sweeney is Coming Back & The Future of Bruce Cassidy is Uncertain 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss Cam Neely’s comments regarding both Don Sweeney and Bruce Cassidy. The guys get into what needs to change in the franchise and why Cassidy shouldn’t be the one thrown under the bus. 

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2:00 - Don Sweeney is coming back 

6:00 - This entire offseason hinges on Patrice Bergeron’s decision 

9:00 - Cam Neely tosses Bruce Cassidy under the bus 

13:00 - Getting a power forward isn’t the answer 

17:00 - They want Cassidy to be better with younger players 

21:00 - Should the Bruins rebuild? 

28:00 - Not great news with Brad Marchand 

32:00 - The latest on David Pastrnak’s future contract 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 95

How the Bruins Can Beat the Hurricanes 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss how the Bruins can survive on the brink of elimination. They talk about secondary scoring, Jeremy Swayman and Hampus Lindholm.  

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2:00 - A familiar issue is plaguing the Bruins 

6:00 - Ramifications of this issue coming back…again 

10:00 - Is going with Jeremy Swayman the right move? 

14:00 - Who comes out for Hampus Lindholm? 

18:00 - What are you worried about more: Game 6 or Game 7? 

21:00 - What will it take for the Bruins to win this series? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 94

Can the Bruins come back against the Hurricanes? 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss whether or not the Bruins can come back in this series. They discuss Hampus Lindholm’s injury, Jeremy Swayman going back in net and what lineup changes must be made ahead of Games 3 and 4. 

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3:00 - Are the Bruins done? 

7:00 - Hampus Lindholm’s injury is devastating 

10:00 - Jeremy Swayman goes in for Game 3 

14:00 - What other lineup changes need to take place? 

21:00 - Two biggest players who need to step up 

24:00 - Predictions for the rest of the series 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 93

How the Bruins Match Up with the Hurricanes 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Bruins (probably) playing the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1. They talk about how the Bruins might fare against the Hurricanes, how they match up and what the X-factors will be. They also get into the 7th Player Award. 

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1:00 - Vegas will not be in this year’s postseason 

4:00 - Looks like the Bruins will play Carolina in Round 1

8:00 - Carolina’s goaltending is shaky 

13:00 - Bruins get the easier route in the Metro than in the Atlantic 

18:00 - X-factors in the series 

24:00 - Who should win the 7th Player Award? 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 92

How the Bruins Can Win in the Postseason & Strong Returns in Providence 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss how the Bruins showed their blueprint for postseason success in their win over the Blues. They also get into Jeremy Swayman breaking out of his slump, which team the Bruins should want in Round 1 and two prospects are crushing it in Providence. 

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2:00 - The ESPN+ broadcast was rough…

5:00 - Bruins set out a legitimate blueprint for playoff success in win over Blues 

11:00 - Is Jeremy Swayman coming out of his slump? 

15:00 - Which team gives the Bruins the perfect first-round matchup? 

24:00 - Two prospects are looking terrific in Providence 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 91

Who Should Win 7th Player & Biggest Questions Down the Stretch 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss who should win the 7th Player Award. Conor drops an incredible idea for how the award should be handed out. The guys also get into the latest injuries surrounding the team and they run through the biggest questions facing the team down the stretch. 

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1:30 - The latest on the injury front 

5:00 - 7th Player Award predictions 

7:00 - The local guy 

10:00 - A big surprise 

13:00 - The vet in net 

15:00 - Conor’s incredible idea 

21:00 - The biggest question the Bruins must answer by the playoffs 

24:00 - Another big one

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 90

Should the Bruins Prioritize Rest or Playoff Positioning? 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the injury bug hitting the Bruins and what they must do about it. It all boils down to one BIG question: rest or playoff positioning? They also get into Jeremy Swayman’s struggles and what the Bruins third d-pairing should be. 

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2:00 - What should Johnny Beecher do after this season? 

4:00 - Bruins need to watch out for injuries 

9:00 - What matters more: rest or playoff positioning? 

12:00 - Should we be worried about Jeremy Swayman? 

16:00 - Evan’s Earth-shattering goalie idea 

20:00 - What’s the right third d-pairing?  

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