Poke the Bear

May 01 2024 29

Poke the Bear Podcast artwork

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.

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

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

May 01 2024 33 mins

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! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serio

Will the Bruins Stick with Swayman in Game 4?

Apr 26 2024 23 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 224 Conor Ryan discusses the goalie rotation and the idea of sticking with Swayman for Game 4 against Toronto, and more factors that might impact the rest of the series. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into seriou

How are we feeling about the Bruins-Leafs Series after Three Games?

Apr 25 2024 33 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 223 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down the first 3 games of the Bruins / Leafs series. How do the B's finish the series early and maintain momentum after taking a game in Toronto? That, and much more! Topics: - That was vintage Brad Marchand - What are the Leafs saying? - It’s clear what to do in net for Game 4 - What other adjustments mus

Will the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs in another playoff rematch? w/ Ty Anderson

Apr 19 2024 32 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 222 Conor Ryan is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to take a closer look at the upcoming Bruins / Maple Leafs series to see how these teams really match up, and if the Bruins are really in position to end Toronto's season yet again. That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with

How can the Bruins handle the Maple Leafs in the playoffs?

Apr 17 2024 37 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 221 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down the upcoming Bruins/Leafs series as the playoffs are set to be underway. Can the B's shut down Toronto's offensive threats? Do the Bruins have the scoring power to keep up with the Leafs? That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, Amer

Is this Don Sweeney’s best year yet with Bruins? w/ Ty Anderson

Apr 12 2024 49 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 220 Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to take a closer look at the construction of this Bruins' roster and how management has built another contender, even under tight salary cap restraints. That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fant

Who has the Most Pressure on the Bruins Entering the Playoffs?

Apr 12 2024 32 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 219 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky sit down to discuss the Bruins' loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and the team's ability to shake off a bad night. With Pat Maroon slated to return this weekend, where does he fit into this lineup and does he add the physicality the Bruins need for the playoffs? That, and much more! Topics: - Conor is going through

What expectations should be set for Bruins’ playoff run? w/ Ty Anderson

Apr 06 2024 33 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 218 On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson as they look forward to the playoffs and try to get a feel for what this Bruins team is capable of once the postseason starts. What are the realistic expectations for this team? That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement wit

Is a first-round matchup with Lightning bad news for Bruins? w/ Scott McLaughlin

Apr 04 2024 31 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 217 On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Scott McLaughlin of The Skate Pod to discuss some of the biggest questions around the Bruins. What will the lineup look like come the playoffs? Will the B's abandon the goalie rotation? And are there first round matchups that could spell trouble for this team? That, and much more! Thi

What’s the ideal Bruins lineup for Game 1?

Mar 29 2024 27 mins

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 216 It's a mailbag episode of Poke the Bear today! Conor Ryan takes your questions on the Bruins and gives his insight. Is this team ready for the playoffs? What will the lineup look like when that time comes? That, and much more! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sp