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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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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.

    What's next for Bruins' next wave of Providence players?

    What's next for Bruins' next wave of Providence players?

    In our latest mailbag episode, we discussed ideal offseason targets, Boston's expectations for Providence players like Georgii Merkulov, Fabian Lysell, and more.

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    • 30 min
    Who are the greatest villains in Bruins history?

    Who are the greatest villains in Bruins history?

    On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss who the biggest villains in bruins history are, what the Bruins' chances of landing the Devils' no. 10 pick are, Matthew Poitras' development, and much more!

    0:00 - Intro
    3:03 - Devils open to trading 10th pick for goalie
    6:35 - Exploring potential trades for the number 10 pick
    9:11 - Infusing high-end talent into the Bruins' prospect pool
    11:02 - PrizePicks
    12:35 - Draft rankings discussed
    17:00 - Trade possibilities and impact on team's future
    18:36 - Game Time
    20:30 - Player expectations for upcoming season
    25:27 - Bruins’ Villians

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    • 37 min
    Which center should the Bruins prioritize this offseason? w/ Ty Anderson

    Which center should the Bruins prioritize this offseason? w/ Ty Anderson

    On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss which of the frontline centermen that the Bruins could and should pursue this off-season, what the return for a Linus Ullmark trade could look like, and who among the younger Bruins is slated to take a step forward next season. All that, and much more!




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    • 42 min
    What Can the Bruins Get for Linus Ullmark?

    What Can the Bruins Get for Linus Ullmark?

    Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss the potential return for the Bruins if they were to deal goaltender Linus Ullmark. They then go over potential high-end talent for the Bruins to pursue this offseason, and respond to a tweet from a listener.

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    • 39 min
    What type of team are the Bruins looking to build this summer?

    What type of team are the Bruins looking to build this summer?

    Conor Ryan is joined by ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss some of the quotes from Bruins leadership on how the front office will be constructing the 2024-25 roster. With so much cap space, how will the Bruins assess their areas of need, and who will be making their way out of town? That, and much more!




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    • 47 min
    What Will Don Sweeney and the Bruins Do this Offseason?

    What Will Don Sweeney and the Bruins Do this Offseason?

    Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky look ahead to the Bruins offseason, and it is slated to be a busy one. Who could be coming to Boston, and who could be on their way out? Plus, Don Sweeney speaks on Jim Montgomery's future with the team. That, and much more!

    Topics: 
    - Does Pitbull listen to Evan and Conor? 
    - The Bruins want to add speed this offseason 
    - Jake DeBrusk might be a goner 
    - The future of Jim Montgomery 
    - Writing looks to be on the wall for Linus Ullmark 


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    • 32 min

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