Poke the Bear

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 89

Should the Bruins be Worried About Loss to Maple Leafs & Changes on Defense 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Bruins loss to the Maple Leafs. How much of the loss should worry the Bruins? How would they do in a seven-game series? The guys also get into what needs to change on defense and people are getting way too outraged over Taylor Hall. 

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2:00 - Should the Bruins be worried about loss to Toronto? 

6:00 - What changes should be made on the blue line? 

9:00 - How can Brandon Carlo get out of this funk? 

12:00 - Outrage over Taylor Hall 

16:00 - What’s the best third d-pairing for the Bruins? 

20:00 - Tuukka Rask back in the building on Thursday

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 88

Could Fabian Lysell Play in Boston this Season & The Jake DeBrusk Situation 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Bruins moves at the Deadline. They also get into whether or not Fabian Lysell can play in Boston this season, Jake DeBrusk's future and how the Bruins will shuffle their defense. 

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3:00 - Did the Bruins do enough? 

8:00 - What will Fabian Lysell be doing come playoff time? 

15:00 - A lot hinges on Jake DeBrusk 

22:00 - Bruins have options on defense 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 87

How the Trade Market Looks for the Bruins 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss where the Bruins stand with regard to the Trade Deadline. The guys discuss what possible moves there are left to make and what assets the Bruins will have to give up. 

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2:00 - A lineup without Patrice Bergeron is…not great 

6:00 - The Wild-Bruins rivalry 

9:00 - Conor’s traumatic Canobie Lake Park experience 

12:00 - What are the Sharks doing??

19:00 - The ultimate trade partner 

25:00 - Final Deadline predictions 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 86

Breaking Down All Trade Rumors Surrounding the Bruins 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss all trade rumors surrounding the Bruins. From Tomas Hertl and Jakob Chychrun, to Brock Boeser and Jacob Middleton, the guys did a deep dive on all trade targets. 

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3:00 - Why Brock Boeser isn’t a fit 

9:00 - Jakob Chychrun makes a lot of sense 

16:00 - A depth defenseman from San Jose 

21:00 - The Ducks are selling 

28:00 - Tomas Hertl is the perfect fit 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 85

Should the Bruins Still Trade Jake DeBrusk & Jeremy Swayman in the Calder Conversation 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the recent surge from Jake DeBrusk and what it means for his trade value. They also dive into Jeremy Swayman’s case for the Calder and Patrice Bergeron’s all-time case for the Selke. 

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2:00 - Evan should’ve worn sunscreen while skiing in Park City, Utah 

6:00 - Should the Bruins hold onto Jake DeBrusk? 

11:00 - How to maximize DeBrusk’s trade value 

19:00 - Jeremy Swayman has been on another level 

28:00 - The Selke conversation is over 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 84

Jake DeBrusk on the First Line & Is Filip Forsberg a Fit? 

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the importance of the Bruins win over the Avalanche on Monday. They also got into Jake DeBrusk on the first line, Filip Forsberg as a potential trade target and Hampus Lindholm’s availability in Anaheim. 

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3:00 - How much stock should be put in the win over the Avalanche? 

8:00 - Jake DeBrusk on the top line 

15:00 - The latest on Filip Forsberg 

21:00 - What would it take to get Forsberg? 

26:00 - The perfect scenario 

28:00 - Getting Hampus Lindholm 

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 83

Jeremy Swayman Makes Statement vs. Rangers & Charlie Coyle’s New Line is Working

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss Jeremy Swayman’s statement game against the New York Rangers. They also get into how the Bruins shifted their gameplan with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand out of the lineup. Plus, Bergeron looks to be back, Marchand appeals his suspension and the new-look Charlie Coyle line is making an impact.

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1:00 - Tough ending for Team USA

4:00 - Statement game for Jeremy Swayman against the Rangers

9:00 - Igor Shesterkin is on another level

13:00 - Bruins dodge a huge bullet with Patrice Bergeron

19:00 - Brad Marchand goes for an appeal

24:00 - This new Charlie Coyle line is making an impact

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 82

Tuukka Rask’s Legacy & The Future of the Bruins

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the legacy of Tuukka Rask after his retirement. They talk about his career and what will be remembered. They also get into the decision the Bruins made to bring him back, Brad Marchand’s latest antics and Patrice Bergeron’s injury.

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3:00 - What is Tuukka Rask’s legacy?

10:00 - Rask is a Boston sports legend

19:00 - Did the Bruins make the wrong move?

23:00 - Brad Marchand is in hot water

29:00 - Bad news with Patrice Bergeron

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 81

Kicking Tires on Conor Garland & Players Who Need to Rebound in the Second Half

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss why this All-Star break will be good for the Bruins. They also talk about the possibility of the Bruins going after Conor Garland, what the goaltending situation looks like and who need to rebound the most in the second half?

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3:30 - The All-Star break comes at a good time for the Bruins

8:00 - Would Conor Garland be a good fit for the Bruins?

12:00 - What it would take

18:00 - The goaltending situation

21:00 - Who needs to rebound in the second half?

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Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 80

Should the Bruins Pursue a Trade for J.T. Miller?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal (live from a Dunks parking lot!) and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss if there are any silver linings from the Bruins heartbreaking loss to the Avalanche. They also get into potentially dealing for J.T. Miller and what Bruins prospects should be on the table in that kind of deal. Plus, the Coyotes could be playing their games at Arizona State.

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0:50 - Conor is broadcasting from a very special place

2:30 - The Coyotes are becoming a college team!

8:00 - Silver linings from the OT loss vs. the Avalanche

14:00 - Taylor Hall did not have to answer the bell

21:00 - Bruins need to keep it simple with their reverse retros

25:00 - Going after JT Miller

31:00 - Prospects the Bruins shouldn’t part with

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