Poke the Bear

Boston.com's Bruins reporter Conor Ryan offers up weekly thoughts, opinions and analysis on all things surrounding the Black and Gold in “Poke The Bear” — a new podcast centered on the Original Six club. Each week, Conor and a number of guests offer in-depth breakdowns on the latest news surrounding the B’s — and having plenty of fun along the way. So sit back, grab a libation (or Dunks, no one’s judging here) and let’s talk some hockey.

  1. 2日前

    What do you want to see from the Bruins during training camp?

    In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson look ahead to Bruins training camp and break down some of the biggest questions facing Boston as the preseason approaches. The guys discuss the expectations surrounding JJ Peterka, where he could fit in the Bruins’ lineup, and how Boston can put its new forward in the best position to produce offensively. They also take a closer look at Michael DiPietro and why his ability to establish himself as a dependable backup behind Jeremy Swayman could be crucial over a long season. Plus, Conor and Ty discuss Frederic Brunet’s opportunity to push for an NHL role, what the young defenseman could bring to Boston’s blue line, and why the Bruins need to give their younger players room to develop through mistakes. They also examine Boston’s crowded defensive depth chart and the roster decisions that could be coming during camp. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Bruins Training Camp Expectations 8:45 JJ Peterka & Boston’s Forward Lines 18:46 PrizePicks 20:26 Michael DiPietro & Bruins Goaltending 32:55 Trusting Boston’s Young Players 35:24 Frederic Brunet’s Opportunity 44:12 Bruins Defensive Logjam 48:55 Final Thoughts & Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 8月20日

    Could Boston target Alexander Nikishin in a trade? 

    In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor runs through your latest mailbag questions. Conor breaks down why he thinks Charlie McAvoy did appeal his suspension to start the season and looks at the potential impact it could have on the Bruins defensive lineup to start the season. Conor then breaks down if the Bruins should pursue a potential trade deal for the Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin. Conor looks at both the pros and cons of trading for Nikishin, but ultimately settles on if the Bruins can pull off a deal for a young proven player like Nikishin that not only helps the Bruins right now but can help the Bruins as part of a core group in the future he would do it. He also discusses what a potential role could look like for James Hagens next season and if he could be a top 6 regular on this Bruins team.  0:00 - Coming up! 0:19 - Welcome in! 1:17 - Conor Ryan answers your Boston Bruins questions! 1:43 - Will Charlie McAvoy appeal his suspension? 6:28 - Should Bruins trade for Alexander Nikishin? 13:51 - Prizepicks 15:02 - Will James Hagens be Top 6 player next season 20:53 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:21 - Could Riley Duran get time with Boston Bruins this season? 23:59 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 8月19日

    Is Mason Lohrei Boston's most likely trade chip?

    Conor goes solo for a mailbag episode of Poke The Bear, tackling the questions Bruins fans are most fired up about heading into training camp. Why has free agency been so quiet across the league, and what does that mean for Boston's ability to add pieces? Pavel Zacha's extension status is the biggest storyline — Conor breaks down the contract math, what a fair deal looks like, and whether the Bruins should get ahead of a rising market or let it play out. Mason Lohrei's long-term future comes up next — a talented young defenseman stuck in a complicated roster situation. Then it's Matt Poitras: what's the holdup on his deal, and is he ready to take on a bigger role? Conor closes with Fraser Minten's realistic ceiling and what the fourth line could look like when camp opens. 0:00 – Intro 1:09 – State of the Bruins: waiting for camp to heat up 3:43 – Mailbag begins: why is free agency so quiet league-wide? 7:51 – Pavel Zacha extension: should Boston get ahead of it? 10:49 – Mason Lohrei's future & the patience question 12:55 – PrizePicks 14:14 – Trade candidates 17:40 – When does a Zacha extension announcement happen? 21:21 – Mailbag: Matt Poitras contract holdup explained 25:29 – Fraser Minten's role & fourth line outlook 26:02 – Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Boston.com's Bruins reporter Conor Ryan offers up weekly thoughts, opinions and analysis on all things surrounding the Black and Gold in “Poke The Bear” — a new podcast centered on the Original Six club. Each week, Conor and a number of guests offer in-depth breakdowns on the latest news surrounding the B’s — and having plenty of fun along the way. So sit back, grab a libation (or Dunks, no one’s judging here) and let’s talk some hockey.

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