231 episodes

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.

    Reacting to Bruins’ season-ending loss and what’s next?

    Reacting to Bruins’ season-ending loss and what’s next?

    Conor Ryan reacts to the Bruins' crushing Game 6 loss to the Florida Panthers, who have now eliminated Boston for the second year in a row. He discusses the season as a whole before explaining his thoughts on how the team should move forward.



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    • 31 min
    Do the Bruins have momentum on their side after Game 5 win?

    Do the Bruins have momentum on their side after Game 5 win?

    After a win in Florida to pull within one game, are the Bruins in prime position to force a Game 7? Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down why they think momentum is on the Bruins' side, and if the team could be rejoined by their captain. That, and much more!


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    • 32 min
    Previewing Game 4 of Bruins vs Panthers, Impact of Brad Marchand Injury w/ Ty Anderson

    Previewing Game 4 of Bruins vs Panthers, Impact of Brad Marchand Injury w/ Ty Anderson

    Conor Ryan from Boston.com is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to preview the Bruins Game 4 vs the Florida Panthers and discuss the impact of losing Brad Marchand.
    Poke the Bear is powered by:
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    • 42 min
    Bruins-Panthers shifts to TD Garden

    Bruins-Panthers shifts to TD Garden

    The Bruins-Panthers series moves to TD Garden, bringing with it several critical discussions about Boston's strategy. Conor Ryan from Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky from New England Hockey Journal will cover a range of topics in their upcoming discussion. They will explore Conor Ryan's humorous loss of his Rainforest Cafe sponsorship, analyze what went wrong for the Bruins in Game 2, and debate necessary changes for the team's improvement. Additionally, they'll dive into the ongoing matchup between Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak and discuss whether Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman should start as goalie.
    Topics: 
    - Conor loses his rainforest cafe sponsorship
    - What went wrong in Game 2?
    - What must change?
    - Tkachuk takes on Pastrnak
    - Ullmark or Swayman? 

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    • 37 min
    What’s at stake for this Bruins core with another Game 7?

    What’s at stake for this Bruins core with another Game 7?

    Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson as they discuss a disappointing 72 hours for Bruins fans. Now that Boston has dropped Game 5 and Game 6, can they bounce back and win the series at home? If they lose, how will it impact the future of the team?

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    • 41 min
    Is it time to panic after Bruins letdown loss in Game 5?

    Is it time to panic after Bruins letdown loss in Game 5?

    Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down what went wrong for the Bruins in their Game 5 loss to Toronto, and discuss if Bruins fans should be worried for the remainder of the series. That, and much more!

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    • 33 min

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