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Bracing for the second half and the return of the Olympics w/ Ty Anderson

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:47:35 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 200

Conor Ryan is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub break down what's ahead for the Bruins in a tough stretch of schedule in the second half, and react to the news that the NHL will be allowing its players to participate in the Winter Olympics going forward. That, and much more!

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Who are Realistic Trade Targets for the Bruins? w/ Evan Marinofsky

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:10:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 199

Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down the realistic outcomes for the Bruins at this trade deadline. Is it worth acquiring another piece? Or does their position atop the NHL point to a playoff run with this roster intact? That, and much more!

Topics:

- Biggest storylines to watch in the second half

- What kind of player should the Bruins target at the deadline?

- Who are realistic trade targets for the Bruins to go after?

- Dealing players off the Current roster

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Who is Bruins’ Top Threat in the East? w/ Ty Anderson

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 22:26:08 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 198

Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub sit down to discuss the Bruins' path to the playoffs, and what elements of their game they will need most when the postseason comes. Plus, who is the Bruins' biggest competition in the Eastern Conference right now, and who could pose the biggest threat in a seven-game series? That, and much more!

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What’s been the biggest surprise in Bruins’ second-half surge? w/ Evan Marinofsky

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:47:49 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 197

Today, Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal to discuss the Bruins' recent surge and how the team has put this run together. Plus, Conor and Evan break down the biggest surprises and breakout performances over this stretch.

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Should Bruins fans expect fireworks at trade deadline? w/ Ty Anderson

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 21:50:00 -0000

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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Biggest Surprises and Disappointments this Season w/ Evan Marinofsky

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:56:04 -0000

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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What’s going on with David Pastrnak’s overtime miscues?

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:46:00 -0000

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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Evaluating Brad Marchand’s First Year as Captain w/ Evan Marinofsky

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:53:27 -0000

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:

Reacting to Cutter Gauthier being traded to Anaheim
Bruins get a point against Colorado
The value of Brandon Carlo
How has Marchand done in Year 1 of being captain?
Johnny Beecher is bouncing back

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Where should Matt Poitras slot in the Bruins Lineup? w/ Evan Marinofsky

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:24:45 -0000

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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Has the Bruins’ “Moneyball” approach worked this season? w/ Ty Anderson | Poke the Bear

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:26:39 -0000

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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How Will Merkulov impact Bruins lineup? | Poke the Bear

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 07:22:00 -0000

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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Pavel Zacha at Wing + DeBrusk & Lindholm Trending Up w/ Evan Marinfosky

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000

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?

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What should be on Bruins’ Holiday Wish List? w/ Ty Anderson | Poke the Bear

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0000

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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Why Are The Bruins Blowing So Many Third-Period Leads? w/ Evan Marinofsky | Poke the Bear

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:19:26 -0000

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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Can the Bruins pull off a trade for Elias Lindholm? w/ Ty Anderson | Poke the Bear

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:49:12 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 186

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan welcomes on Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to talk about how this Bruins team can stand to improve. What is their biggest area of need, and how much margin for error does this roster allow? If the Bruins do decide to make a big move, do they have the trade pieces to pull it off?

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Uncovering the good (and bad) with this Bruins team w/ Evan Marinofsky

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:57:25 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 185

Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky today to take a closer look at the highs and lows of this Bruins team, from their goaltending, lack of physicality, and some questions around coaching decisions. How does this team regain some consistency, and are they capable of maintaining the level of play they showed early in the season?

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How is the Bruins’ rookie group holding up? w/ Ty Anderson

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 184

Today, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to talk about the recent happenings in the world of the Boston Bruins including Charlie McAvoy's apparent injury against the Buffalo Sabres, Matt Poitras being sat much to the dismay of many fans, Tuukka Rask taking the ice with the team in practice, and go over some statistics that might be concerning in regards to the recent offensive production of this team.

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Revisiting our Preseason Bruins Predictions w/ Evan Marinofsky

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:28:36 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 183

Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky for this edition of Poke the Bear, today, Conor and Evan take a look back at the predictions they made before the start of the season and see just how accurate their takes were, and who completely missed the mark. That, and much more!

Topics:

- Conor and Evan kind of nailed their Matt Poitras predictions

- The Bruins DID start off hot

- The guys revisit their point predictions

- Jeremy Swayman vs. Linus Ullmark

- Jake DeBrusk…

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Will the Bruins keep looking for bargain-bin signings? w/ Ty Anderson

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:06:54 -0000

Poke The Bear with Evan Marinofsky Ep. 182

Will the Bruins keep looking for bargain-bin signings? w/ Ty Anderson

Conor Ryan is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub. to discuss the latest struggles from the Boston Bruins, their bounce back win vs the San Jose Sharks and if the Bruins will keep looking for bargain-bin signings?

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Time to Panic with the Bruins? w/ Evan Marinofsky

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:32:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Evan Marinofsky Ep. 181

Time to Panic with the Bruins?

Conor Ryan is joined today by Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal to break down the skid that the Bruins are currently trudging through. The B's have dropped 4 of their last 5 games, most recently giving up 5 goals to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets. What is going wrong for this team, and is this a sign of things to come?

Topics:

- Bruins lose a brutal one to the Blue Jackets

- What’s going wrong?

- How do they stop this?

- The big guns need to step up

- Are the Bruins not as good as we thought?

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What should Bruins fans be thankful for? w/ Ty Anderson

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:59:03 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 180

What should Bruins fans be thankful for?

Today, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to break down the last-minute loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in which the Jeremy Swayman kept the Bruins in the game, the centers who have stepped up into their roles recently, discuss what Bruins fans should be thankful for, and, of course, giving their Thanksgiving food takes. That, and much more!

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Are We Surprised David Pastrnak is on a 60-Goal Pace? w/ Evan Marinofsky

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 06:03:09 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 179

Are We Surprised David Pastrnak is on a 60-Goal Pace? w/ Evan Marinofsky

Topics:

- Montgomery alludes to going with a goalie rotation in the playoffs

- David Pastrnak is back on track for 60 goals

- Should we be shocked?

- Did the Bruins show signs of how good their offense can be on Tuesday against the Sabres?

- A lineup decision looms with Matt Grzelcyk returning

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What have been the top surprises for the Bruins so far this year? w/ Ty Anderson

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:36:13 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 178

What have been the top surprises for the Bruins so far this year?

Welcome back to another episode of 'Poke the Bear' with your host Conor Ryan of Boston.com! Today Conor is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the biggest surprises in so far this Bruins' season.

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Charlie Coyle breaks through & another mailbag session

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:39:56 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 177

Charlie Coyle breaks through & another mailbag session

Welcome back to another episode of 'Poke the Bear' with your host Conor Ryan of Boston.com! Conor goes solo to discuss Charlie Coyle breaking through vs the New York Islanders and takes your mailbag questions from Twitter!

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Should the Bruins shift their thinking on a goalie rotation? w/ Ty Anderson

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 176

Should the Bruins shift their thinking on a goalie rotation? w/ Ty Anderson

Welcome back to another episode of 'Poke the Bear' with your hosts Conor Ryan of Boston.com with special guest Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub. We start by taking a look at the Bruins' victory over the Dallas Stars with a depleted roster, in which Mason Lohrei and John Beecher netted their first NHL goals, and the future of the Bruins' goalie tandem and how it will look moving forward.

Topics:

- Another win in Dallas

- Could the Bruins use either Swayman or Ullmark more regularly?

- Lohrei & Beecher's first NHL goals

- Will Lohrei stay at the NHL level?

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Mason Lohrei Impresses & Maple Leafs Have the Same Problems w/ Evan Marinofsky

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 01:39:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 175

Mason Lohrei Impresses & Maple Leafs Have the Same Problems w/ Evan Marinofsky

Welcome back to another episode of 'Poke the Bear' with your hosts Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal. We kick off with Tyler Bertuzzi's leap to Toronto Then, we revisit the all-too-familiar storyline of the Maple Leafs' enduring challenges. The spotlight shifts to rookie sensation Mason Lohrei and his standout debut, as we analyze what makes him NHL material. And for the main event, it's a faceoff between Jake DeBrusk and Tyler Bertuzzi – who is the ultimate asset for a franchise? Lace up for this and more as we 'Poke the Bear' in the world of hockey. Don't miss it!

Topics:

- Does Tyler Bertuzzi regret his decision to go to Toronto?

- Same ole Toronto

- Mason Lohrei had one heck of a debut

- Why Lohrei looks like he’ll stick at the NHL level

- Who would you rather have: Jake DeBrusk or Tyler Bertuzzi?

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Matt Poitras is here to stay with the Bruins | Ty Anderson | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 174

Matt Poitras is here to stay with the Bruins

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sport's Hub discuss the Bruins' unsurprising decision to keep Matt Poitras with the team and the impact he has on the players around him, and the gutsy come-from-behind win the B's pulled out against the Florida Panthers.

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What Lessons Can Bruins Learn from late collapse vs Ducks | Ty Anderson | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:38:59 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 173

What Lessons Can Bruins Learn from late collapse vs Ducks

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sport's Hub break down the Bruins loss to the Ducks. They also discuss the lessons that can be learned for Boston after their brutal collapse vs Anaheim.

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Top Surprises from the Bruins So Far | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 172

Top Surprises from the Bruins So Far

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal as they break down the latest in the Boston Bruins' world. They discuss the surprises, including Matt Poitras, and analyze standout performances like Morgan Geekie. Discover who needs to step up, Pavel Zacha's impact, and the debate on whether Marchand and Pastrnak should stick together. Plus, they examine the Bruins' favorable schedule during their transitional phase and the power play's potential with JVR!

TOPICS:

- Matt Poitras’ is easily the biggest surprise

- Morgan Geekie proving he belongs

- Who needs to give more?

- Rounding out Pavel Zacha’s game

- Should Marchand and Pastrnak stay together?

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Is Matthew Poitras hitting a wall & other takeaways from Thursday’s win in San Jose | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 20:18:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 171

Matt Poitras impresses & reacting to Bruins All-Centennial Team

Conor Ryan from Boston.com and Ty Anderson from 98.5 The Sports Hub provide their insights on the commencement of Matthew Poitras' NHL career, considering whether the rookie might be experiencing a rough patch. Additionally, they delve into their key observations and highlights from the Boston Bruins' recent victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

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Could the Bruins make an early trade? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:32:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 170

Could the Bruins make an early trade?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo for this one! With the Bruins playing only one game in five days, Conor is here to discuss the team's performance so far and what we can expect moving forward. He also answers some user-submitted questions in Poke the Bear's first mailbag segment of the season.

01:01 Bruins' schedule favors them as team transitions.

04:12 JVR boosts power play with excellent skills.

13:45 Montgomery likes Poitras; good skater, effective forechecker. Bruins want to test him in top six.

17:32 Can Ryan Nugent-Hopkins solidify the Bruins' power play?

21:00 Unclear contract status, potential value to Bruins.

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Matt Poitras impresses & reacting to Bruins All-Centennial Team | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 169

Matt Poitras impresses & reacting to Bruins All-Centennial Team

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Matt Poitras impressive debut in the Black and Gold. They also react to the Bruins All-Centennial Team!

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Are the 2023-24 Bruins headed for contention … or a bridge year? w/ Ty Anderson

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 168

Are the 2023-24 Bruins headed for contention … or a bridge year?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub discuss wether or not the 2023-24 Bruins headed for contention. If no, is this season a bridge year? Find out what Conor and Ty have to say!

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How the Bruins Should Handle Big Roster Decisions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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What are the Biggest Roster Battles in Training Camp? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:49:40 -0000

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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Early Takeaways From Training Camp | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:36:02 -0000

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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All About Defense & Jake DeBrusk Taking Charge | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0000

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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Danton Heinen is Back & Brad Marchand For Captain | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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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Jake DeBrusk Wants to Stay & Returning Players in New Roles | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

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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Should the Bruins Sign Jake DeBrusk to a Long-Term Deal? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

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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What Does John Farinacci Bring & Candidates For the Top Six | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Should the Bruins Change Their Approach to Goaltending in 2023-24? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Should the Bruins Create More Cap Space? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

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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What is Patrice Bergeron’s Legacy? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

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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Bruins Mailbag: The Future of Jake DeBrusk and More | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Who Will Play Left Wing on the Bruins Second Line & What Will Trent Frederic’s Role Be? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

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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Are Fabian Lysell and Mason Lohrei Ready for the NHL? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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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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How Will the Bruins Approach Free Agency? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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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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Answering Bruins Offseason Mailbag Questions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Should the Bruins Have Fired Bruce Cassidy? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

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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Should the Bruins Pursue Pierre-Luc Dubois? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Reporter for Boston.com

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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How the Stanley Cup Matchup Could Impact Bruins Goaltending Situation | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

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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What Does Don Sweeney Need to Do This Offseason? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 26 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

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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Why Was Hampus Lindholm Playing with a Broken Foot? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 147

Why Was Hampus Lindholm Playing with a Broken Foot?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the recent news about Hampus Lindholm’s foot and why he shouldn’t have been playing at the end of the regular season. The guys also dive into lessons to learn from the conference finals and what prospects will have an impact next season?

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - Evan is headed to Taylor Swift

4:30 - Why was Hampus Lindholm playing during the final month of the regular season?

9:00 - Another bad move by Jim Montgomery

15:00 - Who should Bruins fans root for in the conference finals?

19:00 - Lessons learned from the final four teams standing

24:00 - Who is a prospect who will have an impact next year?

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What Roster Changes are Coming for the Bruins? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 146

What Roster Changes are Coming for the Bruins?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the end of season press conference held by Jim Montgomery, Don Sweeney, Cam Neely and Charlie Jacobs. The guys dive into the biggest takeaways from it like Montgomery’s regrets and Sweeney’s vision for the roster.

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

2:00 - Can Jim Montgomery learn from this first round?

7:00 - Patrice Bergeron told Montgomery he was playing in Game 5

13:00 - Bruins headed for a retool…not a rebuild

19:00 - Bruins have the foundation of a legitimate core

23:00 - What can the Bruins learn from teams still in the postseason?

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What are the Futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 145

What are the Futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal dive into some final questions from the Bruins-Panthers series such as why was Jeremy Swayman not used until Game 7? The guys also dive into the futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, how the cap impacts next year’s team and will the Bruins be good next season?

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

2:00 - What questions still need to be answered about the collapse?

6:00 - Why did Jeremy Swayman not come in for Linus Ullmark until Game 7?

13:00 - The futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci

16:00 - Does Bergeron need to bail this team out again?

22:00 - The cap is not their friend this offseason

24:00 - Will this team be good next year?

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What’s Going on With David Pastrnak? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 144

What’s Going on With David Pastrnak?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal dive into what went wrong for the Bruins in Game 5 and look ahead to Game 6. Is it time to panic? What must the Bruins fix? They guys also get into David Pastrnak’s struggles, a potential goaltending change and what’s up with David Krejci?

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2:00 - Is it time to panic?

7:00 - Bruins have been letting the Panthers hang around

9:00 - When will David Pastrnak break out of his slump?

14:00 - Should the Bruins switch to Jeremy Swayman in Game 6?

17:00 - Bruins could use David Krejci

22:00 - Outlook on Game 6

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What’s Going on with Patrice Bergeron & Bruins Lineup Changes | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 143

What’s Going on with Patrice Bergeron & Bruins Lineup Changes

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal dive into what went wrong for the Bruins in Game 2 and what must be fixed as the series shifts to Florida. The guys also get into Patrice Bergeron’s situation, lineup changes the Bruins must make and should they switch the goalies?

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Reporter for Boston.com

2:00 - Time to panic about Patrice Bergeron?

7:00 - What went wrong in Game 2?

10:00 - The Bruins are having a tough time with turnovers

16:00 - What lineup changes should the Bruins make heading into Games 3 and 4?

18:00 - David Krejci is having a rough start

23:00 - Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman?

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Previewing the Bruins-Panthers First-Round Series | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 142

Previewing the Bruins-Panthers First-Round Series

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the regular season success for one last time. They get into Linus Ullmark’s situation and what that might mean long-term. But the main thing is the guys preview Bruins-Panthers. Do the Panthers even have a chance?

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

2:00 - That was quite a regular season

6:00 - Did guys overachieve this season?

10:00 - Reasons to worry about Linus Ullmark?

14:00 - First impressions of Bruins-Panthers

16:00 - Panthers have an interesting situation in net

21:00 - Can the Panthers matchup with the Bruins?

24:00 - Official predictions

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Is It Time to Worry About Brad Marchand & Is Pavel Zacha the Future 2C? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 141

Is It Time to Worry About Brad Marchand & Is Pavel Zacha the Future 2C?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss David Pastrnak potentially hitting 60 goals. The guys also dive into Pavel Zacha’s great season, Brad Marchand’s struggles and who would be the toughest first-round opponent for the Bruins?

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - Conor is getting over BU’s loss in the Frozen Four

4:00 - Could David Pastrnak hit 60 goals?

8:00 - Overreactions to Pastrnak turning the puck over

11:00 - Is Pavel Zacha the 2C of the future?

15:00 - Concerned about Brad Marchand

20:00 - Who would be the toughest first-round matchup?

23:00 - There is one game opposing teams should watch to beat the Bruins

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Bruins Clinch the Presidents’ Trophy & Mason Lohrei Goes Pro | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 140

Bruins Clinch the Presidents’ Trophy & Mason Lohrei Goes Pro

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Mason Lohrei turning pro, as well as the Bruins winning the Presidents’ Trophy. How do they feel about it? The guys also dive into the rest of the regular season and what do the Bruins need to do in their final seven games?

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - Conor and Evan are still waiting for news to break while recording

5:00 - Expectations for Lohrei

8:00 - Can the Bruins break the Presidents’ Trophy curse?

14:00 - Bruins are in the recess period

18:00 - It would be nice for the Bruins to figure out the power play

20:00 - How important are these final seven games?

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Bruins-Canadiens Rivalry is Still Great & How Important is this Weekend? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 139

Bruins-Canadiens Rivalry is Still Great & How Important is this Weekend?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins vintage rivalry game against Montreal. The team toughness was on display but…why was March the first time Montreal came to Boston? The guys also dive into this upcoming weekend and who will be fighting for lineup spots?

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - Conor is doubling down on Boston University in the NCAA Tournament

3:00 - Montreal vs. Boston still carries weight

7:00 - Bruins have something they haven’t had in awhile

11:00 - This schedule is BAD

17:00 - How much stock should be put into games against Tampa and Carolina?

20:00 - Three things to watch this weekend

22:00 - Who is odd men out if and when Taylor Hall and/or Nick Foligno return?

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Who Should the Bruins Want to Play in the First Round? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 138

Who Should the Bruins Want to Play in the First Round?

Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins bouncing back with a nice win over the Jets. The guys discuss Jakub Lauko, Derek Forbort, Bruins fans overreacting and who the ideal first-round opponent would be for the Bruins.

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Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - Evan and Conor share their March Madness bracket successes

4:00 - Jakub Lauko proving he belongs

8:00 - Unfortunate injury to Derek Forbort

12:00 - No reason to overreact to Bruins slump

16:00 - What would you like to see the Bruins improve upon during the rest of the regular season?

18:00 - Who should the Bruins want to play in the first round?

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The Future of Taylor Hall & What Could Derail this Bruins Run?

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 137

The Future of Taylor Hall & What Could Derail this Bruins Run?

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins losing a game…in regulation…on home ice…oh no! They also dive into updates on Taylor Hall, the defensive rotation and what could derail the Bruins run?

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2:00 - No reason to panic about loss to the Oilers

7:00 - When might Taylor Hall return?

13:00 - Don’t worry — Matt Grzelcyk is fine

18:00 - Bruins need to cut down on overpassing

20:00 - Linus Ullmark in the playoffs

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Bruins Extend David Pastrnak & Trade for Tyler Bertuzzi | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 136

Bruins Extend David Pastrnak & Trade for Tyler Bertuzzi

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins finally extending David Pastrnak. The guys also discuss the Bruins trade for Tyler Bertuzzi. Should people be worried about all the first-round picks going out the door?

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

2:00 - How do we feel about David Pastrnak’s new contract?

5:00 - It was never going to be cheap

9:00 - Bruins trade for Tyler Bertuzzi

13:00 - The Bruins will still be good beyond this year

15:00 - Worried about dealing so many first-round picks?

22:00 - Looking around the East as the arms race continues

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Bruins Trade for Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 135

Bruins Trade for Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the big trade the Bruins made on Thursday. They debate where in the lineup Orlov and Hathaway will fit, how much better it makes the Bruins and did the Bruins win the trade?

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:30 - Bruins make a huge trade

4:00 - Bruins didn’t have to give up a lot

8:00 - Where does Orlov fit?

10:30 - Don’t sweat the first-round pick

12:00 - Don Sweeney strikes again

14:00 - Sweeney’s trade deadline history

19:00 - How much better does this make the Bruins?

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Is the Pavel Zacha Trade Don Sweeney’s Best Deal Ever? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 134

Is the Pavel Zacha Trade Don Sweeney’s Best Deal Ever?

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss how great of a trade the Bruins made to get Pavel Zacha. Is it Sweeney's best? The guys also dive into the power play and what it'll need to get going again. Plus, the guys discuss Vladislav Gavrikov and the trade rumors surrounding him.

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:30 - Evaluating Don Sweeney’s job this season

4:00 - The Pavel Zacha trade had produced huge early returns

9:00 - Evan plays devil’s advocate

13:00 - How can the power play be fixed?

18:00 - Bruins must steer clear of Vladislav Gavrikov

22:00 - A Gavrikov deal doesn’t line up with Sweeney’s past

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Bruins Avoid Bo Horvat Trade & Pavel Zacha Looks Worth It | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 133

Bruins Avoid Bo Horvat Trade & Pavel Zacha Looks Worth It

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins staying out of the Bo Horvat trade. The guys get into what a comparable trade would've looked like for the Bruins. They also get into Brandon Carlo, Pavel Zacha and the Bruins win over Toronto.

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - Conor’s going on vacation so get ready for TONS of Bruins news

3:00 - Bruins do the right thing with Bo Horvat

8:00 - Bruins get a huge win in Toronto

14:00 - Pavel Zacha looks terrific since signing his extension

18:00 - Tom Brady for fan banner captain…?

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No Need to Overreact to Lightning Loss & When Will Jake DeBrusk be Back? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 132

No Need to Overreact to Lightning Loss & When Will Jake DeBrusk be Back?

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Thursday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as the talk surrounding Brandon Carlo. The guys also get into a potential Toronto-Tampa Bay matchup in Round 1, Jake DeBrusk and Jeremy Swayman should be playing more.

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - The hot takes are flying after the loss to Tampa Bay

6:00 - Trading Brandon Carlo would be a bad idea

10:00 - Tampa Bay-Toronto in the first round be very helpful for the Bruins

13:00 - Jake DeBrusk’s future

18:00 - Bruins need to keep an eye on Linus Ullmark’s starts

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Patrice Bergeron At His Best & Jeremy Swayman Hitting His Stride | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 131

Patrice Bergeron At His Best & Jeremy Swayman Hitting His Stride

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Example No. 809 of Patrice Bergeron’s greatness. The guys discuss his future as well. Plus, Conor and Evan dive into Jeremy Swayman’s game of late and Brandon Carlo’s injury.

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - Evan recommends a sweater change

4:30 - Patrice Bergeron’s leadership has been on display

7:00 - This team is playing for Bergeron

14:00 - Jeremy Swayman has found his groove

20:00 - Bruins could use a depth RD at the Trade Deadline

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How the Kraken Shut the Bruins Down & Looking to the Maple Leafs | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 130

How the Kraken Shut the Bruins Down & Looking to the Maple Leafs

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss how the Seattle Kraken managed to give the Bruins their first regulation loss on home ice. The guys also get into what teams can learn from that, the Maple Leafs coming to town and lessons the Bruins can learn from a team like Toronto.

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:00 - The Kraken are having a great second season

5:00 - What can other teams learn from that loss?

9:00 - The Maple Leafs are coming to town!

14:00 - Lessons to learn from Toronto

17:00 - Evan and Conor talk TikTok

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How the Bruins Can Overcome Jake DeBrusk’s Injury | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 129

How the Bruins Can Overcome Jake DeBrusk’s Injury

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jake DeBrusk’s big injury that will keep him out for four weeks. The guys go over the biggest questions surrounding it like what this means for DeBrusk, the trade deadline and should Fabian Lysell be called up?

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:30 - Really unfortunate for DeBrusk

5:00 - This is where the depth can really step up

10:00 - Should the Bruins go out and make a big move?

13:00 - Should Fabian Lysell be called up?

17:00 - …Should the Bruins consider trading Lysell?

20:00 - A big opportunity for the Bruins out west

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Previewing the Bruins-Penguins Winter Classic | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 128

Previewing the Bruins-Penguins Winter Classic

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Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal preview the Bruins-Penguins 2023 Winter Classic. They get into the state of the Winter Classic, other outdoor spots in New England

Conor Ryan

Reporter for Boston.com

1:30 - NHL should add more outdoor games in scenic places like Lake Tahoe

4:00 - Is the Winter Classic still a big event?

9:00 - Other possible spots for hockey games in New England

11:50 - Thoughts on the sweaters

14:00 - Taking a look at the Penguins

16:00 - The one common thread between the Bruins and Penguins

18:00 - Who will be the biggest breakout stars for the Bruins in the game?

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Brandon Carlo Has Been Underrated & Bruins Christmas Wishes | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 127

Brandon Carlo Has Been Underrated & Bruins Christmas Wishes

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Connor Clifton and Brandon Carlo’s great play of late. They also get into Charlie McAvoy’s game, as well as what the Bruins will be asking for for Christmas.

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Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Connor Clifton doesn’t like Cliffy Hockey

6:00 - Brandon Carlo has been good of late

9:00 - Charlie McAvoy is looking to play better

13:00 - Conor witnessed a fight over pie at Market Basket

18:00 - What would be on the Bruins Christmas list?

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Pavel Zacha Shows His Potential and Challenges the Bruins Will Face | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 126

Pavel Zacha Shows His Potential and Challenges the Bruins Will Face

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss how Pavel Zacha has proved his worth lately. Should the Bruins have already locked him up long term? The guys also get into the big Achilles’ heel that faces this team going forward.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Conor addresses his big news

6:00 - The emergence of Pavel Zacha

12:00 - Zacha could be a 2C of the future

16:00 - One potential Achilles’ heel of this team

19:00 - And another…

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The Third Line is Dominating & Parallels Between Xander Bogaerts and David Pastrnak | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:12:08 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 125

The Third Line is Dominating & Parallels Between Xander Bogaerts and David Pastrnak

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss why the third line is playing so well. The guys also get into takeaways from two wins over the Avalanche and what can the Bruins learn from the Red Sox after their failed Xander Bogaerts negotiations?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - Trent Frederic is fitting in

5:00 - Why Taylor Hall, Charlie Coyle and Frederic are meshing

10:15 - Tage Thompson is a beast

15:00 - Unfortunate the Avalanche didn’t have a full roster against the Bruins

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Taylor Hall on the Third Line & What Should the Bruins Improve On? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:23:55 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 124

Taylor Hall on the Third Line & What Should the Bruins Improve On?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Taylor Hall playing on the third line. They also get into the future of Mike Reilly and Anton Stralman. Plus, what should the best team in hockey improve on?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Taylor Hall finding success on the third line

7:00 - The long-term ramifications of this

12:00 - What the Bruins should do with Mike Reilly and Anton Stralman

17:00 - Some improvements from Brad Marchand

20:00 - Bruins need to get comfortable switching between goalies

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Patrice Bergeron Hits 1000 Points & Things Bruins Fans Should Be Thankful For | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Rya

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:25:04 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 123

Patrice Bergeron Hits 1000 Points & Things Bruins Fans Should Be Thankful For

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Patrice Bergeron notching his 1000th point and how he doesn’t look like a guy in his final season. Conor and Evan also tell Bruins fans what they should be thankful for.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Bergeron hits 1000

7:00 - Does Bergeron look like a guy in his final season?

10:00 - Krejci and Bergeron coming back was fun!

14:00 - Jim Montgomery has been a smash hit

16:00 - Shoutout to the Bruins rehab staff

19:00 - Thankful for someone Bruins fans initially didn’t like

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Jeremy Swayman Returns & Reviewing Preseason Predictions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:27:58 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 122

Jeremy Swayman Returns & Reviewing Preseason Predictions

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Jeremy Swayman’s return and what that means for Linus Ullmark. The guys also get into what the Bruins should do with Craig Smith AND it’s time to check in with the preseason predictions.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Jeremy Swayman is back

4:00 - Managing Linus Ullmark’s workload

10:00 - What to do with Craig Smith

13:00 - Time to review some preseason predictions

16:00 - Conor had a bad prediction…but everyone else had as well

20:00 - Brad Marchand has NOT taken a step back

27:00 - Guess what prediction does look good so far

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The Impact of Charlie McAvoy & Early MVPs | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:35:48 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 121

The Impact of Charlie McAvoy & Early MVPs

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Charlie McAvoy’s return and what it means to have him back on defense. The guys also get into just how important Connor Clifton has been. Plus, who are the early MVPs of this Bruins team?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Charlie McAvoy returned with a game-winner

4:00 - So…how’d he look?

8:00 - Could he be in the running for the Norris at the end of the year?

11:00 - Connor Clifton has been one of the big surprises

15:00 - Clifton gives this team incredible value

18:00 - Conor’s MVP

20:00 - Evan’s MVP

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Why Did the Bruins Sign Mitchell Miller? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 120

Why Did the Bruins Sign Mitchell Miller?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins signing Mitchell Miller. Why would the Bruins put themselves in charge of changing him? The guys also get into Nick Foligno’s production, Hampus Lindholm becoming a No. 1 defenseman and the injury bug has hit the back end.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Why are the Bruins doing this?

5:00 - A second chance isn’t deserved in this case

9:00 - Don Sweeney’s comments

13:00 - Again…why are the Bruins doing this?

17:00 - Nick Foligno has been a whole new player

20:00 - Hampus Lindholm has become a legitimate No. 1 defenseman

24:00 - Injuries to Jeremy Swayman and Derek Forbort

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Brad Marchand’s Shocking Return & How Does it Impact the Lineup? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 119

Brad Marchand’s Shocking Return & How Does it Impact the Lineup?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Brad Marchand’s shocking return to the Bruins lineup. But was it rushed? The guys also dive into how Marchand impacts the lineup, where his presence is most needed and what are the best four lines that can be put together?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - Brad Marchand shocks the world

6:00 - Everything is going right

10:00 - Marchand’s impact on the power play

13:00 - Lineup questions

18:00 - The impact of Brandon Carlo and Matt Grzelcyk returning

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Is the Defense an Issue & Thoughts on Pooh Bear’s Return | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 118

Is the Defense an Issue & Thoughts on Pooh Bear’s Return

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss whether or not there’s reason to worry over the Bruins giving up seven goals in Ottawa on Tuesday night. The guys also get into Matt Grzelcyk’s return, Craig Smith’s struggles and the new Pooh Bear jerseys.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:45 - Is there a reason to panic over the Senators game?

5:00 - Any worries about Jeremy Swayman?

9:00 - AJ Greer and Nick Foligno have been pleasant surprises

12:00 - What to do about Craig Smith

17:00 - Matt Grzelcyk returns

20:00 - The Pooh Bear returns

24:00 - Could the Bruins use a jersey change?

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Encouraging Signs From Game 1 & David Pastrnak is Going to Get PAID | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 117

Encouraging Signs From Game 1 & David Pastrnak is Going to Get PAID

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins big first win over the Capitals. The guys dive into the duo of David Krejci and David Pastrnak, how much Pastrnak will be getting paid (hint: a LOT) and other takeaways.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - David Krejci and David Pastrnak are quite good together

8:00 - Pastrnak is going to get a ton of money

14:00 - Bruins have some work to do on defense…or do they?

16:00 - Are the Bruins going to look like a whole new team?

20:00 - Linus Ullmark was outstanding

24:00 - Latest on Jake DeBrusk

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Biggest Questions and X-Factors That Will Determine Bruins’ Success | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 116

Biggest Questions and X-Factors That Will Determine Bruins’ Success

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the Bruins sending down Marc McLaughlin. They also give their biggest questions and x-factors that will determine the team’s success. And…should the Bruins have hopes for a Stanley Cup?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Did the Bruins make a mistake by sending down Marc McLaughlin?

6:00 - Wait…didn’t the Bruins want to incorporate more young guys?

12:00 - What will the Bruins treading water look like?

16:00 - Brad Marchand when he returns

21:00 - Developing a real third line

27:00 - How much does the tandem of Swayman and Ullmark improve?

32:00 - So…are they Cup contenders?

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What A.J. Greer Could Turn Into & Early Lineup Predictions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 115

What A.J. Greer Could Turn Into & Early Lineup Predictions

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Boston’s fandom with A.J. Greer. The guys dissect where he might fit in the lineup, as well as give predictions for what the Opening Night lineup might be. They also get into Jack Studnicka, Anton Stralman and Mike Reilly.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:15 - Boston is obsessed with A.J. Greer

5:00 - The ceiling for Greer is interesting

8:00 - Where does Greer fit in the lineup?

11:00 - Has Jack Studnicka done enough to be the fourth line center?

18:00 - The value of Anton Stralman

24:00 - The projected third line

29:00 - What’s the best fit for a fourth line?

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Early Thoughts from Jim Montgomery & Fabian Lysell in a Big Role | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 114

Early Thoughts from Jim Montgomery & Fabian Lysell in a Big Role

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal open by discussing the career and impact of Zdeno Chara. Then they got into the start of training camp, Jim Montgomery’s comments and Fabian Lysell skating with Patrice Bergeron.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:30 - The impact of Zdeno Chara

8:00 - What will Chara do next?

12:00 - Interesting comments from Jim Montgomery

16:00 - Fabian Lysell skates with Patrice Bergeron

23:00 - An underrated battle in camp

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Brad Marchand’s Injury Status & The Importance of the Second Line | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 113

Brad Marchand’s Injury Status & The Importance of the Second Line

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Brad Marchand's comments on, well, everything. They also get into the importance of Taylor Hall, Jake DeBrusk's first comments on Bruce Cassidy's firing since rescinding his trade request and Fabian Lysell Mania.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Brad Marchand speaks out about his injury

6:30 - Marchand will lay off David Pastrnak

10:00 - Taylor Hall emphasizes a very important point

16:00 - Jake DeBrusk answers the Bruce Cassidy question and people have mixed reactions

22:00 - Fabian Lysell is quite good!

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The Most Important Things to Watch For in Bruins Training Camp | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 112

The Most Important Things to Watch For in Bruins Training Camp

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss the five biggest things to watch for in Bruins training camp, which is coming up soon (thankfully).

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Evan has a big announcement

4:00 - There’s so many players vying for spots on the fourth line

10:00 - What’s going to happen with Fabian Lysell?

15:00 - Depth on the backend is quite interesting

20:00 - Pavel Zacha has a huge chance in front of him

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Should the Bruins Pursue P.K. Subban or Keith Yandle & Are the Bruins Underrated? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 111

Should the Bruins Pursue P.K. Subban or Keith Yandle & Are the Bruins Underrated?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss Pavel Zacha being due for a scoring surge this season,. The guys also dive into whether or not the Bruins should sign Keith Yandle or P.K. Subban to PTOs. Plus, are the Bruins underrated?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Evan loved The Wire

4:00 - All signs are pointing up for Pavel Zacha

10:00 - Should the Bruins take a chance on either Keith Yandle or P.K. Subban?

16:00 - What’s happening on the Nick Foligno front?

20:00 - Foligno doesn’t make sense on this team’s fourth line

23:00 - Are the Bruins underrated?

27:00 - The top of the Atlantic Division is overrated

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What Can the Bruins Promise David Pastrnak Long-Term? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 110

What Can the Bruins Promise David Pastrnak Long-Term & Early Look at the Top Six

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss the latest rumblings surrounding David Pastrnak and his extension. The guys get into the future of the Bruins down the middle and why it’s not great if Pastrnak bases his decision off of it. Plus, Jim Montgomery offers up his early thoughts on the top six.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - David Pastrnak is in no rush

5:00 - What is the Bruins future plans?

10:00 - What can the Bruins offer David Pastrnak?

12:00 - Some uncomfortable truths are about to be brought up

14:00 - Jim Montgomery proposes his likely top-six

17:30 - Conor has a BIG interview coming

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Jake DeBrusk is an X-Factor & What Should the Bruins Do With Craig Smith? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 109

Jake DeBrusk is an X-Factor & What Should the Bruins Do With Craig Smith?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss why Jake DeBrusk will be the most consequential Bruins player in the top six. The guys also get into the rumors surrounding Craig Smith and Bruins prospects in the World Juniors.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - The X-factor up front

7:00 - Should the Bruins deal off Craig Smith?

14:00 - Who should be moved to free up cap space?

16:00 - Expectations for the fourth line

19:00 - Riley Duran is crushing the World Juniors

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Are the Bruins a Top Contender & Is David Krejci Still a Top-Six Center? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 108

Are the Bruins a Top Contender & Is David Krejci Still a Top-Six Center?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss the latest news surrounding the returns of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Are the Bruins now a top team in the East? The guys also get into the riskiness of signing Pavel Zacha to a one-year deal, when the Bruins may sign David Pastrnak and should teams be worried about the Islanders?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Where do the Bruins rank in the East?

8:00 - David Krejci will play with David Pastrnak…right?

14:30 - Is Krejci still a top-six center?

18:00 - When David Pastrnak might sign

23:00 - The riskiness of signing Pavel Zacha to just a one-year deal

26:00 - Is Zacha the future No. 2 center after Krejci?

29:00 - The Islanders could be a threat to the Wild Card now

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Breaking Down the Bruins Top 20 Prospects | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 107

Breaking Down the Bruins Top 20 Prospects

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media analyze Conor’s Top 20 Bruins prospect rankings that recently released. They get into the surprises and the big omissions. They also tackle some big questions like will Johnny Beecher reach his potential at the NHL level and which prospect has a higher ceiling: Fabian Lysell or Mason Lohrei?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Conor breaks down his thought process

7:00 - Which prospect’s stock rose the most?

13:00 - Surprising omissions

18:00 - Evan tosses out a hot take

22:00 - The future of Johnny Beecher

26:00 - Which prospect has the highest ceiling?

31:00 - What will Fabian Lysell turn into?

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Bruins Players Primed for Bounce-back Seasons in 2022-23 | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 106

Bruins Players Primed for Bounce-back Seasons in 2022-23

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss four players who look primed for bounce-back seasons in 2022-23. The guys also discuss two players who may experience some regression. Plus, Conor is taking one for the team.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - Conor is going on a vacation, which means news is coming

5:00 - Matt Grzelcyk is ready to walk the blue line a lot

7:00 - How about Brandon Carlo?

12:00 - What Pavel Zacha could be

14:00 - Evan makes another edgy Jake DeBrusk prediction

20:00 - Keep an eye on Brad Marchand

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What’s the Hold-Up On the Bruins Bringing Back Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 105

What’s the Hold-Up On the Bruins Bringing Back Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss what could possibly be taking so long in the Bruins negotiations with Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. They also get into the Matthew Tkachuk news and new Bruins assistant coach John Gruden.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - What’s the hold up on Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci?

7:00 - Bruins might be trying to protect leverage

11:00 - The Flames are not doing so hot!

14:00 - Getting Matthew Tkachuk wouldn’t be easy

21:00 - What to expect from new Bruins assistant John Gruden

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Reaction to Pavel Zacha Trade & Bruins Not Very Active in Free Agency | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 104

Reaction to Pavel Zacha Trade & Bruins Not Very Active in Free Agency

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss whether or not fans should be worried that Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci aren’t signed yet. The guys also get into the Pavel Zacha trade, the Bruins moves in free agency and standouts from Development Camp.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - When will Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci get signed?

6:50 - Reacting to the Pavel Zacha trade

12:00 - Maybe a good thing the Bruins couldn’t be big players in free agency

18:00 - Riese Gaber has been the standout of Development Camp

22:00 - Lots of expectations for Georgii Merkulov

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Jake DeBrusk Rescinds Trade Request & David Pastrnak Extension Talk | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 103

Jake DeBrusk Rescinds Trade Request & David Pastrnak Extension Talk

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss what it would mean if the Bruins brought back David Krejci. The guys also get into Jake DeBrusk rescinding his trade request, what David Pastrnak’s extension should look like and an early look at the 2022-23 schedule.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - What it means that the Bruins are being linked to David Krejci again

6:00 - What the Bruins core is missing

9:00 - Jake DeBrusk rescinds his trade request

14:00 - What a David Pastrnak extension might look like

19:15 - Should the Bruins be worried if they don’t have a deal done with Pastrnak come Game 1 of the season?

21:00 - Bruins have a brutal stretch of games early in the season

27:00 - Some Day 2 prospects to look at in the NHL Draft

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Reacting to the Bruins Hiring Jim Montgomery as Head Coach | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 102

Reacting to the Bruins Hiring Jim Montgomery as Head Coach

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Bruins hiring Jim Montgomery to be their next head coach. They get into why he’ll fit well in the room, what will change on the ice and what expectations should be.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

0:50 - The guys record this episode for a second time

3:00 - Instant reaction to the hire

8:00 - Could Montgomery put Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak back together?

13:00 - How the Bruins will change stylistically

17:00 - Should we be concerned about Montgomery’s history of 5v5 scoring in the NHL?

21:00 - What are reasonable expectations for Montgomery?

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Who should the Bruins target as head coach and other mailbag questions

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 101

Who should the Bruins target as head coach 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 coach the Bruins should target and answer mailbag questions!

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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Bruce Cassidy to Vegas & What Should the Bruins Look For in Next Head Coach? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 100

Bruce Cassidy to Vegas & What Should the Bruins Look For in Next Head Coach?

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Happy 100th episode! Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Vegas Golden Knights hiring Bruce Cassidy. The guys spend most of the episode breaking down what the Bruins should be looking for in their next head coach.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Bruce Cassidy has already moved on

6:00 - Did the Bruins expect this pushback from the city?

14:00 - What should the Bruins look for in their next head coach?

18:00 - How much does Patrice Bergeron’s decision have to do with it?

22:00 - The best route they could take

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Breaking Down the Firing of Bruce Cassidy & What Happens Next? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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David Krejci Hints at Bruins Return & What Can the Bruins Learn from the Rangers? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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What will Bruins do at center and other mailbag questions

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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!

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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Don Sweeney is Coming Back & The Future of Bruce Cassidy is Uncertain | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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How the Bruins Can Beat the Hurricanes | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Can the Bruins come back against the Hurricanes? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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How the Bruins Match Up with the Hurricanes | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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How the Bruins Can Win in the Postseason & Strong Returns in Providence | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Who Should Win 7th Player & Biggest Questions Down the Stretch | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Should the Bruins Prioritize Rest or Playoff Positioning? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Should the Bruins be Worried About Loss to Maple Leafs & Changes on Defense | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Could Fabian Lysell Play in Boston this Season & The Jake DeBrusk Situation | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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How the Trade Market Looks for the Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Breaking Down All Trade Rumors Surrounding the Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Should the Bruins Still Trade Jake DeBrusk & Jeremy Swayman in the Calder Conversation | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Jake DeBrusk on the First Line & Is Filip Forsberg a Fit? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Jeremy Swayman Makes Statement vs. Rangers & Charlie Coyle’s New Line is Working | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Tuukka Rask’s Legacy & The Future of the Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Kicking Tires on Conor Garland & Players Who Need to Rebound in the Second Half | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000

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?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Should the Bruins Pursue a Trade for J.T. Miller? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

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.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

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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Do the Bruins Need to Focus More on Upgrading Defense at the Deadline? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 79

Do the Bruins Need to Focus More on Upgrading Defense at the Deadline?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the amazing ceremony for Willie O’Ree. What happened in the game after though…not as great! They talked about what went wrong and if this is something to worry about with the Bruins long-term. A long-term impact of this game may be how it changes the Bruins focus at the deadline. Plus…Patrice Bergeron isn’t going anywhere.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:30 - Beautiful tribute for Willie O’Ree

7:00 - The rational Tuukka Rask take from Tuesday night

12:00 - Issues on defense

16:00 - The focus at the Trade Deadline

23:00 - Patrice Bergeron is NOT going to Montreal

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Long-term Expectations for Tuukka Rask’s Season in Boston | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 78

Long-term Expectations for Tuukka Rask’s Season in Boston

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss Tuukka Rask’s return to the Bruins and what should be expected of him through the rest of the season. Along with that, they discuss why you shouldn’t freak out over Jeremy Swayman heading to Providence. Also, the guys get into what’s made the fourth line so good and how many more pieces does this team need until they’re Cup contenders?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Kodak Black was NOT at the Bruins game

4:00 - Long-term expectations for Tuukka Rask

10:00 - Let’s put Jeremy Swayman going down to Providence in perspective

17:00 - Fourth line is starting to take shape

25:00 - The big decision when it comes to a trade

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David Pastrnak is Hitting His Stride and Oskar Steen is Carving out a Role | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 77

David Pastrnak is Hitting His Stride and Oskar Steen is Carving out a Role

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss David Pastrnak’s first goal since Nov. 30 and how it’s a sign of good things to come. They also get into Oskar Steen’s emergence and what that means for the Bruins lineup with him going great. Plus, what does that mean for Jake DeBrusk?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Conor has joined TikTok and will dance if the Bruins win the Stanley Cup

7:00 - Tomas Nosek’s loss will be felt

11:00 - David Pastrnak set to start scoring a lot more goals

16:00 - Brian Kelly says Boston doesn’t have any accents

20:00 - Oskar Steen carving out a role for himself

25:00 - When will Jake DeBrusk get moved?

29:00 - The schedule is about to get rough

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Alternatives to the Olympics & Previewing the Bruins Second Half | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 76

Alternatives to the Olympics & Previewing the Bruins Second Half

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the new changes to the NHL’s COVID protocol and how the Bruins might be past the worst of it. They also talk about Brad Marchand’s massive statement on the NHL and the Olympics and what the NHL could do to make up for not going to the Olympics. Plus, the guys give their breakout candidates for the second half and New Year’s Resolutions.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Bruins may be in the clear with COVID

7:00 - Brad Marchand dropped a Nuke from the Notes App

11:00 - What are some alternatives to the Olympics?

16:00 - It shouldn’t surprise you when Tuukka Rask re-signs

23:00 - Breakout candidates for the second half

29:00 - New Year’s Resolutions for the Bruins

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Some Christmas Wishes For the Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 75

Some Christmas Wishes For the Bruins

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss what the NHL should do with regard to COVID as it looks to return after Christmas. Should they cancel games through Jan. 1? Should they stop testing? They also dive into the downside of the NHL not going to the Winter Olympics. Plus, what should the Bruins ask for for Christmas?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:30 - Should the NHL cancel games through Jan. 1?

8:00 - How should the NHL move forward?

13:00 - The downside to not going to the Olympics

20:00 - Christmas wishes for the Bruins

26:00 - The biggest thing the Bruins could ask for

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COVID is Back and It’s Impacting the Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 74

COVID is Back and It’s Impacting the Bruins

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the dreaded topic of COVID and how it’s impacting the Bruins. Not great! They get into what’s to blame for the loss to Vegas on Tuesday night. Also, how should the Bruins handle these next bunch of games? How can they reschedule them? Warning: There is some Disney on Ice slander in this episode.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - No one wants to be talking about this

7:00 - What is to blame for that awful loss to Vegas?

17:00 - Should the Bruins go to Canada?

25:00 - Things aren’t looking good for rescheduling

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Jeremy Swayman Looks Like a Starter & Bruins Need to Break Up the Top Line | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 73

Jeremy Swayman Looks Like a Starter & Bruins Need to Break Up the Top Line

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss why Jeremy Swayman getting hot right now actually might not be the best timing for the Bruins. The guys also talk about why the first line needs to be split up, Taylor Hall getting going and what kinds of changes must be made. Plus, can somebody please stand up for Patrice Bergeron?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - Conor is in COVID protocol

5:00 - The downside to Jeremy Swayman getting hot right now

12:00 - There needed to be a response to the Canucks going at Patrice Bergeron

20:00 - Why the first line must be split up

29:00 - What other changes must come?

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Jake DeBrusk Trade Scenarios & Tuukka Rask's Return is Coming | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 72

Jake DeBrusk Trade Scenarios & Tuukka Rask's Return is Coming

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss Jake DeBrusk requesting a trade. They get into what he could yield in a deal and how the Bruins could best utilize him in a trade to get something significant in return. They also dive into Tuukka Rask and whether or not he will return (spoiler alert: He will). The question is what price will he sign at? Also, the Bruins organization has some big COVID issues.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - The Jake DeBrusk situation has turned awkward

8:00 - How could the Bruins best use DeBrusk in a trade?

12:00 - Trade targets

17:00 - Tuukka Rank is needed

22:00 - COVID issues are hitting

27:00 - Brad Marchand’s reputation is hurting him again

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Bruins Have New Look Defense & 3 Things We’re Thankful For | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 71

Bruins Have New Look Defense & 3 Things We’re Thankful For

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the Bruins new defensive pairings. They also get into how the Bruins have yet to achieve a statement win. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, they rank the 3 things they’re most thankful for.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - How do we feel about Forbort-Carlo?

8:00 - No statement win yet

12:00 - Jeremy Swayman going through a rough patch

16:00 - 3 things we’re thankful for

21:00 - Thankfully the Bruins don’t have bad food takes

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This Schedule is Terrible & Is Jeremy Swayman Separating Himself? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 70

This Schedule is Terrible & Is Jeremy Swayman Separating Himself?

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports rant about the schedule being horrible for the Bruins. They also talk about Jakub Zboril finding a spot in the lineup, comparing the reps between Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman and Craig Smith needs to start scoring. Evan is also rudely interrupted by a woodpecker.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - The Kraken are brutal

6:00 - There’s no scenario in which this schedule could possibly be a good thing

13:00 - How can Jakub Zboril fit in?

19:00 - Swayman getting more reps here early

25:00 - Did someone send an army of woodpeckers at Evan?

30:00 - Craig Smith needs to get going

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Tuukka Rask Back at Warrior & Bruce Cassidy wants more from Taylor Hall | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 69

Tuukka Rask Back at Warrior & Bruce Cassidy wants more from Taylor Hall

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down what it means for Tuukka Rask to be back skating at Warrior Ice Arena. They get into how the goaltending has been thus far and what options the Bruins have. The guys also discuss Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno, Trent Frederic and just how good Connor McDavid is.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Tuukka Rask back at Warrior

5:30 - Comparing the work of Jeremy Swayman vs. Linus Ullmark

11:00 - Taylor Hall gets benched at the end of the game against the Senators

19:00 - Nick Foligno’s value in the lineup

21:00 - Tough luck for Trent Frederic

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Bruins Have Great Leadership & Charlie Coyle is Producing | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 68

Bruins Have Great Leadership & Charlie Coyle is Producing

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports talk about the leadership of the Bruins and how they did a great thing in watching the Kyle Beach interview as a team. They also discuss how the Bruins can balance their defensive pairings, as well as what it’ll take to get Patrice Bergeron going offensively. Plus, Charlie Coyle has been really good and the guys explain why that’s been the case.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Bruins watch the Kyle Beach interview together

8:00 - Juggling the defensive pairings

17:00 - Why Charlie Coyle is playing well

21:00 - Patrice Bergeron has zero goals

28:00 - Jack Eichel rumors!!!

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Joel Quenneville Should Never Coach Again & Bruins Fans Shouldn't Panic…Yet | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 67

Joel Quenneville Should Never Coach Again & Don’t Panic…Yet

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down why Joel Quenneville should never have coached against the Bruins Wednesday night and why he should be gone for good. They also discuss how the NHL dropped the ball so bad with the recent news and commend Kyle Beach for his incredible courage. The guys then get into why the Panthers are a wagon and why Bruins fans shouldn’t panic just yet.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Joel Quenneville should never have coached Wednesday night

8:00 - The league couldn’t have handled this any worse

12:00 - Blackhawks should be ashamed

18:00 - What Bruins fans should actually be worried about

25:00 - Bruins need to be better defensively

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Don't Overreact on the Goaltending & Bruins Defense Needs to be Better | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 66

Don't Overreact on the Goaltending & Bruins Defense Needs to be Better

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports discuss the goaltending and why people shouldn't be overreacting on just one bad game from Jeremy Swayman. They also get into why the Bruins defense needs to be better and why it's a sign of things to come. Plus, the Atlantic Division is WILD.

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Don’t overreact to one bad game from Jeremy Swayman

7:00 - Don’t overreact on Linus Ullmark either

11:00 - Bruins defense needs to be better

13:00 - The long-term takeaway from the loss to the Flyers

18:00 - Injuries already hitting the middle six

24:00 - The Atlantic Division is WILD right now

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Bruins 2021-22 Season Predictions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 65

Bruins 2021-22 Season Predictions

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports give their predictions for the new Bruins season. Who will be the leading secondary scorer? Who will the Bruins get at the Trade Deadline? Where will they finish?

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - What could dismantle a promising season for the Bruins?

10:00 - Outside of David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand, who’s the leading scorer?

16:00 - Do David Krejci and Tuukka Rask return?

24:00 - Conor’s bold deadline prediction

30:00 - Where do the Bruins finish and how far do they go?

36:00 - Conor’s hot take on Jack Eichel

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Encouraging Signs from Charlie Coyle & Jeremy Swayman Should Start | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 64

Encouraging Signs from Charlie Coyle & Jeremy Swayman Should Start

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down Charlie Coyle's first preseason game and how he fit with his linemates. The guys also get into why Jeremy Swayman should start the first game of the season and what Linus Ullmark needs to do better.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - The return of Charlie Coyle couldn’t have gone better

7:00 - How can Taylor Hall bring out the best in Charlie Coyle?

15:00 - No reason Jeremy Swayman shouldn’t start the first game of the year

21:00 - Jack Studnicka probably headed to Providence

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Jack Studnicka looks good so far & Fabian Lysell Belongs | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 63

Jack Studnicka looks good so far & Fabian Lysell Belongs

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports give their takeaways from the Bruins first two preseason games. The guys talk about Jack Studnicka, John Moore fighting for a spot, Fabian Lysell and a lot of bottom six forwards.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - How much better is Jack Studnicka?

9:00 - Where John Moore is at

14:00 - Fabian Lysell looks like he belongs

18:00 - Trent Frederic needs to turn up the urgency

23:00 - A Jake DeBrusk update

27:00 - Don’t overreact with the goalies just yet

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Bruins Training Camp Preview 2021-22 | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 62

Bruins Training Camp Preview 2021-22

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the big storylines through the beginning of Bruins Training Camp. They get into the line combinations, as well as why it's a good thing there's so many guys who could have third and fourth line spots. The guys also talk Jack Studnicka and Jake DeBrusk.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:15 - Conor had a rough first day at Training Camp

4:00 - Big reactions to the lines

11:00 - Is the log-jam in the bottom six a good or bad thing?

19:00 - Is there any chance Jack Studnicka starts the season at 2C?

23:00 - The alternative scenario for Studnicka

28:00 - The state of Jake DeBrusk

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Expectations for Fabian Lysell & Jack Studnicka | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 61

Expectations for Fabian Lysell & Jack Studnicka

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down what the expectations should be of Fabian Lysell. They also talk about Jakub Lauko and Jack Studnicka and their chances at NHL roster spots.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:30 - Temper expectations for Fabian Lysell

8:00 - Jakub Lauko’s chances for an NHL spot

19:00 - Is Jack Studnicka big enough to keep an NHL spot?

24:00 - Predictions for Studnicka

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Patrice Bergeron's future is unclear & David Krejci to Boston rumors will never end | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 60

Patrice Bergeron's future is unclear & David Krejci to Boston rumors will never end

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down Patrice Bergeron's latest comments regarding his career. The guys also get into the rest of the things said by the Bruins Wednesday including Charlie Coyle's health and David Krejci rumors never ending.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - What is the future of Patrice Bergeron?

9:00 - A perfect storm of good for Charlie Coyle

17:00 - Bruins are open to different D-pairings

21:00 - The Krejci coming back rumors will never end. Ever.

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Why Tomas Hertl would be a Great Fit with the Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 59

Why Tomas Hertl would be a Great Fit with the Bruins

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down why Tomas Hertl would be such a great fit for the Bruins. They also dive into what it would take to get Hertl in Boston, as well as whether or not Derek Forbort will fit next to Charlie McAvoy.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - Conor has a surprise for Evan

2:30 - Is Tomas Hertl a fit with the Bruins?

10:30 - Does Derek Forbort make sense with Charlie McAvoy?

16:00 - Will Matt Grzelcyk get back onto the top pairing?

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Will Tuukka Rask Return & Bruins Breakout Candidates in 2021 | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 58

Will Tuukka Rask Return & Bruins Breakout Candidates in 2021

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports remember the amazing life of Jimmy Hayes. The guys then discuss Tuukka Rask's latest comments to WEEI and 2 breakout candidates for the 2021 Bruins. They also pick 2 candidates to take a step back.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Discussing the wonderful life of Jimmy Hayes

6:00 - Tuukka Rask expects to be back next season

10:00 - Is it possible?

13:00 - Conor and Evan play an exciting game!

18:00 - Conor makes a bold prediction

19:00 - Evan makes an unpopular pick

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Best-case Scenario for Charlie McAvoy Contract & 2022 Free Agent Class is Stacked | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 57

Best-case Scenario for Charlie McAvoy Contract & 2022 Free Agent Class is Stacked

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the best-case scenario for the Bruins in re-signing Charlie McAvoy. They also touch on the worst-case scenario. The guys look at David Pastrnak's future deal, as well as next offseason's stacked class of free agents.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Best-case scenario for Bruins with Charlie McAvoy contract

12:00 - Will Bruins be cap-crunched with David Pastrnak’s next deal?

17:00 - Next offseason’s free agent class is absurd

21:00 - Will the Bruins have enough cap space to sign game-changers?

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Could Fabian Lysell Play in Boston This Season & Bruins Players in the Olympics | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 56

Could Fabian Lysell Play in Boston This Season & Bruins Players in the Olympics

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the Bruins signing Fabian Lysell to his ELC and whether or not he'll see NHL time. They also dive into Bruce Cassidy being named an Assistant for Team Canada and what players might be joining him.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Could Fabian Lysell play in Boston this upcoming year?

9:00 - Is there reason for optimism in Bruins prospect pool?

12:00 - There is one thing the Bruins have lots of in the prospect pool

16:00 - Bruins players who could play under Bruce Cassidy in the 2022 Olympics

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Takeaways from Bruins Development Camp & Pressure is on Jack Studnicka | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 55

Takeaways from Bruins Development Camp & Pressure is on Jack Studnicka

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down how the prospects have been doing at Bruins Development Camp this week. The guys also dive into how Boston should deploy Jack Studnicka this season and why there's a lot of pressure on him.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - What kind of NHL player does Johnny Beecher project to be?

7:00 - Mason Lohrei is raising eyebrows

11:00 - Biggest surprises of Development Camp

19:00 - What kind of pressure is Jack Studnicka facing this year?

27:00 - The bottom line with Jack Studnicka

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Bruins Free Agency Reaction & Analysis | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 54

Bruins Free Agency Reaction & Analysis

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down the moves the Bruins made in Free Agency. There's one big move the Bruins have yet to make that next season hinges on. Also, is Tuukka Rask done in Boston? Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the rest of the league and the other big free agency moves made.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:30 - There's two ways to look at the Bruins Free Agency performance

8:00 - It all comes down to David Krejci's decision

15:00 - How does the lineup look without David Krejci?

21:00 - What does the Linus Ullmark signing mean?

25:00 - Could Jeremy Swayman be traded?

33:00 - Thoughts from around the league

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Evaluating the Taylor Hall Deal & Bruins Entry Draft Preview | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 53

Evaluating the Taylor Hall Deal & Bruins Entry Draft Preview

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky break down how the Kraken did in the Expansion Draft and what it means for the Bruins that Jeremy Lauzon was selected. They also discuss Taylor Hall's new reported deal and preview who the Bruins should select in the Entry Draft.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - What is Seattle doing?

8:00 - What losing Jeremy Lauzon means

15:00 - Evaluating Taylor Hall's deal

24:00 - What the Bruins should do for the NHL Entry Draft

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Should the Bruins Sign Ryan Suter & Expansion Draft Preview | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 52

Should the Bruins Sign Ryan Suter & Expansion Draft Preview

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports break down why the Bruins should go after Ryan Suter who was recently bought out by the Wild. They also preview the Seattle Expansion Draft, diving into who the Bruins will protect and who the Kraken will take.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - Ryan Suter would be a great fit in Boston

9:00 - Why Suter would want to sign with the Bruins

14:00 - Should Jake DeBrusk be protected?

20:00 - Who will Seattle take?

25:00 - Jay Leach leaving is a tough loss

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2021 Bruins Lineup Report Cards | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 51

2021 Bruins Lineup Report Cards

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media hand out their grades for the Bruins lineup in 2021. They go spot by spot throughout the lineup and give their assessments. Were there any surprises? We'll let you decide.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

5:00 - Forward grades

25:00 - Defense grades

40:00 - Onto the goaltending!

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Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy finish high at NHL Awards | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 50

Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy finish high at NHL Awards

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy did at the NHL Awards. Conor also crushes the Coyotes (again), and the guys go over lessons the Bruins can learn from this Stanley Cup Final.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - The Coyotes are a joke

6:00 - Charlie McAvoy makes significant progress in his quest for the Norris

11:00 - Brad Marchand solidifies himself as top left wing in the NHL

16:00 - Lessons to learn for the Bruins from this Cup Final

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Bruins should avoid Oliver Ekman-Larsson & Running through Listener Mailbag | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 49

Bruins should avoid Oliver Ekman-Larsson & Running through Listener Mailbag

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discusses the pros and cons of trading for Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson — and then answers your submitted questions in our first listener mailbag.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:30 - Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the move again?

9:15 - This isn't the same as the Taylor Hall situation

18:00 - Listener Mailbag Time!

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Bruins headed for a Retool & How they must approach the Trade Market | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 48

Bruins headed for a Retool & How they must approach the Trade Market

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky break down how exactly the Bruins will complete this retool to be Cup contenders for next season. They also take a look at some comments made by Cam Neely on the 2015 NHL Draft and discuss how Boston can improve through the trade market.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - Bruins look to be heading for a retool

10:00 - How the 2015 Draft looks even worse now

15:00 - They didn't even have to have the best case scenario happen...

20:00 - How the Bruins can get a Top 4, left-shot defenseman

25:00 - Jack Eichel trade rumors are heating up!!

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Should Don Sweeney be Fired & Where do the Bruins go from here? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 47

Should Don Sweeney be Fired & Where do the Bruins go from here?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down why the Bruins have now been eliminated in the second round in three of the past four seasons. They also discuss Don Sweeney's status, as well as what the plan for the offseason should look like for the Bruins.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Should Don Sweeney be fired?

8:00 - The Bruins prospect pool is scary thin

12:00 - The drafting has been horrendous

20:00 - Who on the Bruins has legit trade value?

29:00 - What should the course of action be this offseason?

34:00 - Bruins can't keep wasting Brad Marchand's prime

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Tuukka Rask's Nagging Injury & Impact of Craig Smith | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 46

Tuukka Rask's Nagging Injury & Impact of Craig Smith

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Tuukka Rask's nagging injury could impact the Bruins. The guys also discuss Craig Smith probably returning and how he helps the top-six. And then, let's face it...the Islanders are kind of boring. The guys took a look ahead to the Lightning and what challenges they present.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Evan's huge personal news

7:00 - Tuukka Rask's injury will linger throughout the playoffs

13:00 - Craig Smith looks to be back

18:00 - Can Boston get past Tampa Bay?

23:00 - The move that will get the Bruins past the Lightning

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Bruins-Islanders Series Preview & Predictions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 45

Bruins-Islanders Series Preview & Predictions

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the Bruins upcoming series with the Islanders. They look at where the Bruins have advantages, as well as take a look at the Islanders' strengths. The guys also take a few minutes to look at Tristan Jarry's play in net for the Penguins. Hint: It wasn't good!!

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Tristan Jarry is horrendous

7:00 - Jarry puts things in perspective with Tuukka Rask

12:00 - What the Islanders do really well

16:00 - The David Krejci line is primed for a good series

21:00 - The one area where the Islanders have an advantage

25:00 - Prediction time!!

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Craig Smith is Underrated & Where the Bruins Hold the Biggest Advantage | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 44

Craig Smith is Underrated & Where the Bruins Hold the Biggest Advantage

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down why the Bruins lead the Capitals 2-1 in their series. They discuss where the Bruins hold the biggest advantage and guess what? Craig Smith is underrated. Woah!!

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - Craig Smith deserves more attention

10:00 - Bruins hold a crazy advantage in net

17:00 - Alex Ovechkin is already yelling at his team

19:00 - The turning point of the series has already taken place

24:00 - Biggest Bruins concerns

32:00 - Jack Edwards is on another level

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Bruins-Capitals Series Preview & Predictions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 43

Bruins-Capitals Series Preview

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the Bruins upcoming first-round series with the Capitals. They discuss where each team has an advantage and how the Capitals will handle the Patrice Bergeron line. And then, of course, they made their series predictions.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Jeremy Swayman and Nick Ritchie were most pleasant surprises of the season

9:00 - Thankfully we're not talking about Jack Eichel to the Bruins rumors

13:00 - The most interesting storyline of Bruins-Capitals

17:00 - Why this series might not be close

24:00 - Series predictions

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What the Bruins Must Fix Before the Playoffs & NHL Botches Tom Wilson Situation | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 42

What the Bruins Must Fix Before the Playoffs & NHL Botches Tom Wilson Situation

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media breaks down what the Bruins must fix before the playoffs begin. The guys also discuss the craziness surrounding the NHL and Tom Wilson. Chaos!!

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - David Backes' farewell tour

5:00 - What do the Bruins have to fix before the playoffs?

10:00 - The importance of rest

14:00 - Jake DeBrusk's tough season

21:00 - NHL botched the Tom Wilson situation

32:00 - We all know how this Wilson stuff will end

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Jeremy Swayman has Replaced Jaroslav Halak & What's the Ideal Third Line? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 41

Jeremy Swayman has Replaced Jaroslav Halak & What's the Ideal Third Line?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Jeremy Swayman has replaced Jaroslav Halak as Tuukka Rask's backup. They also get into how the Bruins can get their third line going again and what's the ideal first-round matchup?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Has Jeremy Swayman replaced Jaroslav Halak?

11:00 - What's the ideal third line?

15:00 - Will Jake DeBrusk ever get going again?

19:00 - The Islanders are STRUGGLING

24:00 - What's the ideal first-round matchup?

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Where will the Bruins Finish in the East? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 40

Where will the Bruins Finish in the East?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down their biggest concerns for the Bruins going forward. The guys also get into where the Bruins could finish in the East and they re-live the amazing 2011 Bruins Zoom call from a year ago.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - The new incredible line name for David Krejci's line

7:00 - What are the biggest concerns remaining with this team?

13:00 - Where do the Bruins finish in the East?

20:00 - One-year anniversary of the 2011 Zoom call

27:00 - Who was the MVP from that Zoom?

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Evaluating Taylor Hall's First Bruins Game & The New-Look Third Line | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 39

Evaluating Taylor Hall's First Bruins Game & The New-Look Third Line

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the first Bruins games of Taylor Hall, Mike Reilly and Curtis Lazar. They also discuss the new-look third line and why it could pay big dividends down the stretch.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - Evaluating Taylor Hall's first game

10:00 - Curtis Lazar's impact on the fourth line

14:00 - Mike Reilly was a nice addition to the defense

19:00 - Why this new-look third line might just work

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Can Bruins Survive Without Charlie McAvoy & Trade Deadline Predictions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 38

Can Bruins Survive Without Charlie McAvoy & Trade Deadline Predictions

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how the Bruins can survive without Charlie McAvoy and how the new goalie tandem is keeping them alive. They also make their Trade Deadline predictions.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Can the Bruins survive without Charlie McAvoy?

10:00 - This Jeremy Swayman/Dan Vladar tandem looks pretty good

19:00 - Is this Bruins team worth investing in?

25:00 - Trade Deadline predictions

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Should Bruins be Concerned about Tuukka Rask & the Shayne Gostisbehere Dilemma | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 37

Should Bruins be Concerned about Tuukka Rask & the Shayne Gostisbehere Dilemma

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down whether or not the Bruins should be concerned about Tuukka Rask. They also explain why claiming Shayne Gostisbehere wouldn't be a good idea and Nashville is looking like a contender.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:45 - Should we be concerned about Tuukka Rask?

6:00 - Does this injury impact the Bruins re-signing Tuukka Rask?

11:00 - Should the Bruins pick up Shayne Gostisbehere?

20:00 - Nashville is doing WAY too well

28:00 - Nick Ritchie and Craig Smith have worked with David Krejci

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Should the Bruins Think Twice About Mattias Ekholm & Why Arizona Should be the Target | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 36

Should the Bruins Think Twice About Mattias Ekholm & Why Arizona Should be the Target

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down what a trade for Mattias Ekholm will look like...and why it should cause the Bruins to hesitate. They also discuss why Arizona may actually be the team to trade with.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Why the Bruins should think twice about a Mattias Ekholm trade

11:00 - How much should the Bruins be buyers?

17:00 - What the Bruins should give up at the Deadline

20:00 - Should Arizona be the team to pick assets from?

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Is the Bruins Prospect Pool Underrated & Revisiting Preseason Predictions | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 35

Is the Bruins Prospect Pool Underrated & Revisiting Preseason Predictions

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down why the Bruins farm system might actually be underrated. They also revisit some preseason predictions and...yeah. They missed on some. BUT, they did hit on a few, too, so it wasn't all bad.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - How is the Bruins prospect pool?

8:00 - The Bruins are producing solid, dependable NHL players

12:00 - Time to revisit preseason predictions!

20:00 - Evan's bold Jake DeBrusk prediction...TOUGH

25:00 - Conor's Craig Smith prediction...Also tough

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Bruins Scoring Woes Continue & Who They Should Acquire | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 34

Bruins Scoring Woes Continue & Who They Should Acquire

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down what's wrong with the Bruins offense. They also get into who they think the Bruins should and will target at the Deadline.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:30 - The secondary scoring is YIKES

8:00 - Bruins can't wait for the Trade Deadline to make a move

12:00 - Mattias Ekholm is the guy to target

16:00 - Evan's pick for who the Bruins should target for the top six

20:00 - Conor's pick

23:00 - The Bruins always have the same problems

26:00 - Who can the Bruins trade in return?

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Who's More Valuable to the Bruins: David Krejci or Matt Grzelcyk? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 33

Who's More Valuable to the Bruins: David Krejci or Matt Grzelcyk?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media dream about what it will be like with fans back in TD Garden. They also pose the question of who will be more valuable upon their return: David Krejci or Matt Grzelcyk?

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - How will it look having fans back at TD Garden?

5:00 - Should it have happened sooner?

11:00 - Who do the Bruins need back more: David Krejci or Matt Grzelcyk?

15:00 - Jack Studnicka centering the 4th line

20:00 - What's the longest drive you've ever been on?

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Jack Eichel Trade Proposals & What's Next for Bruins on Defense? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 32

Jack Eichel Trade Proposals & What's Next for Bruins on Defense?

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It's that time of the year again: Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the greatest trade proposals for Jack Eichel from Twitter. They also dive into what's next for the Bruins on defense with Jeremy Lauzon's injury and the massive ratings from the Lake Tahoe game.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - What's next for the Bruins on defense?

4:30 - This is Urho Vaakanainen's big break

7:00 - Jack Eichel is unhappy in Buffalo...go figure!

9:00 - The best Jack Eichel trade proposals from Bruins fans

14:00 - The only way the Bruins could get Eichel

22:00 - Why were the ratings so good for Bruins-Flyers in Lake Tahoe?

29:00 - Brandon Carlo gets an "A" in Lake Tahoe

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Sidney Crosby to the Bruins Trade Fun & Bruins Expansion Draft Preview | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 31

Sidney Crosby to the Bruins Trade Fun & Bruins Expansion Draft Preview

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the greatest Sidney Crosby to the Bruins trade proposal ever. They also discuss why the Expansion Draft won't be fun for the Bruins and they analyze the worst comedian in Pittsburgh.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:30 - The greatest Sidney Crosby trade proposal ever

7:00 - Do the Bruins have good enough trade pieces for the Deadline?

15:00 - The worst comedian in Pittsburgh

22:00 - The Bruins Expansion Draft dilemma

27:00 - Who would the Bruins lose if the Draft happened today?

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Is Lake Tahoe going to even happen & Biggest Bruins surprises | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 30

Is Lake Tahoe going to even happen & Biggest Bruins surprises

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media ponder the possibility of Zdeno Chara winning a Stanley Cup in DC. They also discuss the chances Lake Tahoe doesn't happen and get into their biggest surprises from the season thus far.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Conor loves the Cheesecake Factory now

7:00 - Brady in Tampa, now Chara in DC...??

13:00 - Will Lake Tahoe even happen?

23:00 - Biggest surprises of the year for the Bruins

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How will postponed games help Bruins & Brad Marchand's case for the Hart Trophy | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 29

How will postponed games help Bruins & Brad Marchand's case for the Hart Trophy

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how the postponed games against the Sabres will help the Bruins. They also discuss Brad Marchand's case for the Hart Trophy and Charlie McAvoy's case for the Norris.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - This weather STINKS

4:00 - How the postponed games impact the Bruins

8:00 - The NHL needs to handle COVID better

13:00 - Brad Marchand's case for the Hart

18:00 - Charlie McAvoy could make a real push for the Norris

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What's Wrong with Jake DeBrusk & Preparing for Zdeno Chara to Play the Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 28

What's Wrong with Jake DeBrusk & Preparing for Zdeno Chara to Play the Bruins

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down Jake DeBrusk's recent injury and why he's had a rough start to the season. The guys also debate what's more impressive: the penalty kill or the power play? They end by previewing Zdeno Chara's debut against the Bruins.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - Evan and Conor are mad they didn't get in on GameStop

4:00 - What's wrong with Jake DeBrusk?

10:00 - What's more surprising: the penalty kill or the power play?

14:00 - Everyone is stepping up on the PK

18:00 - Get ready for when Zdeno Chara hits Patrice Bergeron

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Focusing on Bruins Positives to Start the Season | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 27

Focusing on Bruins Positives to Start the Season

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how the Bruins dodged a bullet with Matt Grzelcyk's injury. They also discuss some positive things done by the Bruins to begin the season.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Conor & Evan haven't been at the Garden in quite a bit

4:00 - Bruins luck out when it comes to Matt Grzelcyk looking good after awkward collision

8:00 - Ondrej Kase on the other hand...

10:15 - Conor's face freezes at the perfect time on Zoom

12:00 - Yes, we know the 5v5 scoring is bad. But what are some positives?

14:00 - Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak have enjoyed good defense in front of them

17:00 - Trent Frederic's been a great addition to the fourth line

20:00 - Nick Ritchie appreciation time

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Best-Case & Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2021 Bruins | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 26

Best-Case & Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2021 Bruins

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the best and worst case scenarios for the Bruins in 2021. They also preview the East Division and where the Bruins will finish.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

6:00 - Fans are not in favor of Nick Ritchie

12:00 - What happens with Anders Bjork?

18:00 - What's the worst-case scenario for the Bruins?

22:00 - How about the best-case?

29:00 - East Division Predictions

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Patrice Bergeron Named Captain & Training Camp Observations | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 25

Patrice Bergeron Named Captain & Training Camp Observations

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down how Patrice Bergeron's leadership has influenced the Bruins, most importantly Brad Marchand. The guys also talk about what they're seeing at training camp and touch on the futures of Tuukka Rask and David Krejci.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Bruins nailed the fake presentation of the "C" to Brad Marchand

8:00 - Patrice Bergeron is the best thing to happen to Brad Marchand

16:00 - Tuukka Rask made the right call in leaving the bubble

24:00 - Future of David Krejci...

28:00 - Takeaways from training camp thus far

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Best & Most Memorable Bruins Moments of 2020 | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 24

Best & Most Memorable Bruins Moments of 2020

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down the most memorable Bruins moments of 2020. They also dive into the best and most fun moments of the year for the Bruins. Surprisingly, there were quite a few.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

1:00 - What a horrible year

2:00 - Most memorable Bruins moment of the year

8:00 - What could've been if the 2019-20 Bruins weren't paused

14:00 - The 2011 Zoom call was the most fun moment of 2020

19:00 - Never forget the mom's trip

26:00 - Dallas and Boston always have great games

30:00 - Marchand's moment of the year

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8 Way-Too-Early Predictions for 2021 Bruins Season | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 23

8 Way-Too-Early Predictions for 2021 Bruins Season

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down 8 way-too-early predictions for the Bruins 2021 season. Some were expected, some were VERY hot takes.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - Prediction time!

8:00 - Bruins will compete for Top 2 spot in the East Division

11:00 - This could be Charlie McAvoy's year

17:00 - Does Zdeno Chara return?

26:00 - How's the power play without Torey Krug?

31:00 - A trade will come

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Bruins are Likely Spot for Mike Hoffman & Who Will Make the Active Roster? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan Ep. 22

Bruins as Likely Spot for Mike Hoffman & Who Will Make the Active Roster?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal is joined by Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media to discuss why the Bruins seem to be the eventual destination for Mike Hoffman. They also break down what the active roster will look like for the Bruins once the season starts.

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4:00 - Where does Kaspars Daugavins live?

6:00 - Will Mike Hoffman sign with the Bruins?

16:00 - Who will make the Bruins lineup to start the season?

28:00 - There's going to be lots of internal competition

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Bruins Rumored To Want Noah Hanifin & Should They Go For Max Pacioretty? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 21

Bruins Rumored To Want Noah Hanifin & Should They Go For Max Pacioretty?

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the report that the Bruins have expressed interest in Noah Hanifin. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also discuss why the Bruins should look into trading for Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Bruins rumored to be in on Noah Hanifin

7:00 - Would Hanifin help the Bruins?

16:00 - Should Bruins trade for Max Pacioretty?

22:00 - What would the Bruins have to give up in a trade with the Golden Knights?

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Will the NHL Have a 2021 Season & 15th Anniversary of the Joe Thornton Trade | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 20

Will the NHL Have a 2021 Season & 15th Anniversary of the Joe Thornton Trade

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down when the NHL could return and if there will even be a season. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Joe Thornton trade and consider some alternative scenarios.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Cold weather needs to come back

6:00 - Updates on NHL labor disputes

15:00 - Jan. 1 start date seems unlikely

18:00 - 15th anniversary of the Joe Thornton deal!

25:00 - A big shoutout to Mike Loftus

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Analyzing Jake DeBrusk's New Deal & Ranking Thanksgiving Food | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 19

Analyzing Jake DeBrusk's New Deal & Ranking Thanksgiving Food

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal and Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media break down Jake DeBrusk's new deal. They also dive into why Zdeno Chara will probably be back and the top Thanksgiving foods. Plus, they both agree that turkey kind of sucks.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - Jake DeBrusk deal works out great for both sides

9:00 - Next season could see a different DeBrusk

14:00 - Update on Zdeno Chara

21:00 - Thanksgiving food talk

24:00 - Is Mac and Cheese a Thanksgiving side?

31:00 - Turkey is very overrated

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Why Bruins Fans Shouldn't Be Down On Tuukka Rask & Players The Bruins Should Trade For | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 18

Why Bruins Fans Shouldn't Be Down On Tuukka Rask & Players The Bruins Should Trade For

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down where the NHL is in its 2021 season. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also react to the crazy answers and results given in the 2020 New England Sports Survey. Spoiler alert: Bruins fans don't seem to be too happy with Tuukka Rask. That should change.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

4:00 - Updates on when the NHL could come back

9:00 - The New England Sports Survey had some interesting Bruins answers

11:00 - The Tuukka Rask hate doesn't make sense

21:00 - Bruins fans were VERY realistic when it came to adding players to their team

28:00 - Family emergencies come over a hockey game

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How Should the NHL Return Next Season & Who is the Most Underrated Bruins Prospect? |Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 17

How Should the NHL Return Next Season & Who is the Most Underrated Bruins Prospect?

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down how the NHL should return based on Gary Bettman's latest comments. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also discuss Boston's prospect pool and who the most underrated of the bunch is.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Evan is bored in quarantine

6:00 - How the NHL may play next season

12:00 - What's the right option for the league?

15:00 - Could Boston be a short-term NHL hub?

20:00 - What should Jack Studnicka's expectations be for 2021?

25:00 - The Bruins most underrated prospect

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Looking Ahead To The Expansion Draft | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 16

Looking Ahead To The Expansion Draft

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down what the Bruins will end up doing with next offseason's expansion draft. He and Evan Marinofsky also discuss what teams players would want to go to most and other names for TD Garden.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - How are you staying sane during the election?

9:00 - Who will the Bruins leave exposed during the Expansion Draft?

16:00 - Bruins will probably keep two of Ondrej Kase, Craig Smith and Anders Bjork

25:00 - What city would you want to play in if you were a player?

32:00 - What could the Bruins rename TD Garden?

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Ranking Bruins Jerseys of the Past to Determine New Alternate | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 15

Ranking Bruins Jerseys of the Past to Determine New Alternate

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down what the Bruins should go with for their new alternate jerseys. He and Evan Marinofsky also rank their favorite and least favorite Bruins jerseys of all time.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Meditation talk

4:00 - How does the AHL news impact the Providence Bruins?

8:00 - What should the new Bruins alternate jerseys be?

12:00 - Send the Pooh Bear jerseys to the trash bin

18:00 - Could the Bruins do two alternates?

21:00 - Should the Bruins re-do their primary jerseys?

26:00 - Three favorite and least favorite Bruins jerseys of all-time

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What's Next For The Bruins? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 14

What's Next For The Bruins?

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the signings of Karson Kuhlman and Matt Grzelcyk. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also discuss what's next for the Bruins and some dark horse trades and signings the B's could make.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:30 - Reaction to Grzelcyk and Kuhlman signings

7:00 - Grzelcyk will be the Bruins breakout candidate in 2021

13:00 - How will fans react to Jakub Zboril?

23:00 - Could the Bruins sign players for less later in the offseason?

26:30 - Should Bruins sign Ilya Kovalchuk

32:00 - Offer sheeting Mikhail Sergachev would be fun

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What Direction Are The Bruins Going In? | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:30:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 13

What Direction Are The Bruins Going In?

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down what the Bruins are doing -- and not doing -- in free agency. Conor and Evan Marinofsky also break down why Taylor Hall chose the Buffalo Sabres and what that means for the Bruins.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

2:00 - Why did the Bruins not trade for Nate Schmidt?

8:00 - It's beginning to feel like the Bruins won't spend to the cap

12:00 - What is the direction of this team?

19:00 - Why did Taylor Hall choose the Sabres?

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Bruins Sign Craig Smith & Torey Krug Goes To The Blues | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 12

Reacting to Bruins Signing Craig Smith & Torey Krug Going To The Blues

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Bruins signing Craig Smith and Torey Krug going to the St. Louis Blues. Him and Evan Marinofsky also get into why Taylor Hall would be a GREAT fit with the Bruins.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal

3:00 - Reaction to Torey Krug going to the St. Louis Blues

12:40 - The Bruins signing Craig Smith is a smart move

16:00 - What else must the Bruins do?

18:00 - How would Taylor Hall fit with the Bruins?

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Bruins Draft Reaction | Poke the Bear w/ Conor Ryan

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 11

Bruins Draft Reaction

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Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Bruins time at the 2020 NHL Draft where they made four selections. He also discussed why so many players weren't issued qualifying offers and what that means for free agency.

Conor Ryan

Bruins Beat Reporter for Boston Sports Journal