Poke the Bear
Episodes
Should the Bruins trade the No. 7 pick?
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Marco Sturm's most pressing tasks, Boston's trade for Victor Soderstrom, and the chances of Bo...
What will Bruins do to help Marco Sturm in first season?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm's press conference, what the Bruins might do this offseason to support him, and ...
What will Marco Sturm bring to the Bruins
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor discusses Marco Sturm and what the new Bruins head coach will bring to his team moving forward. 0:00 - W...
How can the Bruins clear even more cap space?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the ongoing head-coaching search, and whether or not Boston can clear more ca...
Are we in for any surprises with Bruins' head coaching search?
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the latest on the Bruins' head-coaching search, what a new head coach should prioritize in Bo...
What should Bruins fans expect from Marco Sturm?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the potential hiring of Marco Sturm, Brad Marchand's trip to the Stanley Cup ...
Should Mitch Love be the Bruins' top coaching target?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's...
Did Don Sweeney deserve a new contract?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's added first-round pick via Fl...
Who should the Bruins offer sheet this offseason?
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's chances of offer sheeting RFAs this offseason, Boston's head-coaching search, and more...
Are offer sheets and Jay Woodcroft on the horizon for Bruins?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Jay Woodcroft as a head-coaching target, the state of the Stanley Cup Playof...
What can the Bruins do with the 7th overall pick?
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's options with the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, if a trade could be in the works, ...
What are Bruins Draft Options with the 7th pick?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston dropping to No. 7 in the NHL Draft, which players will be available at that spot, the...
Which prospects could Bruins target in NHL Draft?
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston losing out on the Mike Sullivan sweepstakes, what's going on around the Stanley Cup Pla...
What to expect from NHL Draft Lottery?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the end of Bruins' head-coaching search, the state of the Stanley Cup Playof...
Can Bruins' Top Brass be Trusted This Offseason?
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the end of the Bruins' end-of-season press conference, the team's top needs this summer, and B...
Breaking down the Bruins' Breakup Day
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss the end of the Bruins' season, the top takeaways from the team's breakup day, an...
The Bruins' 2024-25 season has finally ended
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the end of the Bruins' season, Charlie Jacobs' interview with the Boston Globe, Don Sweeney'...
What will the Bruins do at the center position this summer?
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss Boston's draft odds, their pipeline of talent down the middle, and the team's pot...
Should David Pastrnak win the Hart Trophy?
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discussed David Pastrnak's Hart candidacy, Boston's youth movement, Riley Duran's ca...
The Bruins Need to Shift Their Identity in 2025 and Beyond
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed Fabian Lysell's usage, Fraser Minten's call-up, and the type of team Boston wants to build moving forward. ...
Bruins are Putting Themselves in Play for a Top-5 Pick
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conor and Evan discussed Boston's slide to No. 5 in the draft order, potential draft targets, and Fabian Lysell's usage in the Bruins...
Time for Bruins fans to root for Brad Marchand and Panthers?
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed Boston's extended slide, the Swayman/Zadorov drama, Brad Marchand's debut with Florida, the team's search for ...
Could John Tortorella be the next Bruins head coach?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Boston's seven-game losing streak, their draft odds, and the chances of John ...
It's time for The Bruins to Give Fabian Lysell a Shot
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed the current sad state of the Bruins roster, Fabian Lysell's opportunity over these final four weeks, and wheth...
Should the Bruins target Mitch Marner this offseason?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins' decision to call-up Fabian Lysell, as well as whether or not the ...
“Go Down Swinging”
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Ryan & Ty Anderson recap the Bruins loss vs the Senators and Jeremy Swayman’s struggles in goal this season. The guys also discuss the deadlin...
Could the Bruins make the playoffs even after selling?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down the Bruins come-from-behind win over the Florida Panthers in one of the ms...
It’s not a Rebuild…It’s a Retool:
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson react to the Bruins moves at the trade deadline from the trade of Brad Marchand to all the other moves made at the deadline...
Why the Bruins might opt for a more aggressive sell-off
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to the Trent Frederic trade, discussing why adding a second-round pick is a sol...
David Pastrnak is Bruins only bright spot
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan sits down for a solo pod to discuss the Bruins' recent struggles as they have now lost 5 straight games. ...
Bruins Implode Against Maple Leafs
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins back-to-back losses after the 4 Nations break. With the trade dead...
What can USA hockey do to beat Canada moving forward?
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 4 Nations Face-Off was a huge success, but what adjustments should Team USA make for 2026? Plus, will McAvoy and Lindholm return this season? Cono...
Is the Bruins' season over following McAvoy injury?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie McAvoy remains hospitalized, leaving Bruins fans concerned as the team prepares to return from the break. Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break...
Will the Bruins trade/extend/hold onto these players?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 9.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the Bruins' list of players that will require s...
Marchand impresses in 4 Nations Face-Off debut
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to Brad Marchand's impressive game in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener, and look a...
What is the Bruins’ ideal deadline move?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss what the Bruins' best case scenario would be a...
What to make of Sweeney’s deadline comments
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a closer look at the comments made by Bruins GM Don Sweeney regarding the trade ...
Time for the Bruins to make some decisions
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Bruins at a crossroads? Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson break down how they got here, the impact of Zdeno Chara joining the front office, and the t...
We're about ready to write off the Bruins
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bruins got embarrassed by the Sabres, failing to back up their big talk, and with Lindholm and McAvoy set to return, the question is whether their...
Can the Bruins retool … and still make the playoffs?
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the ongoing rollercoaster that is the Boston B...
Which players could Bruins move in a retool?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss potential players the Bruins might trade during a retool and examine the challenges ahead. The...
Will the Bruins’ front office accept a retool?
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson break down the Boston Bruins' current 2-game win streak, analyzing both the positives and negatives from their recent perfo...
What to make of Cam Neely’s deadline comments?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the comments made by Bruins team President Cam Neely about the trade deadline...
It’s time for the Bruins to make a move w/ Ty Anderson
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss where the Boston Bruins go from here after los...
Should the Bruins just accept a retool?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky reflect on the Bruins' season amidst a five-game losing streak. Should expectations f...
Bruins can’t buy a goal these days
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss the latest stretch of games from the Boston Bruins. The team’s scoring struggles persist, and with the kids still...
Are we changing our predictions for Bruins in 2025?
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we rethinking the Bruins' outlook for 2025? Boston.com's Conor Ryan and New England Hockey Journal's Evan Marinofsky discuss the team’s recent p...
Bruins return from break with stinker against Blue Jackets
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson break down the Bruins getting absolutely smoked in Columbus. The timing couldn’t have been worse, especially after a big ...
Was Bruins’ dominance of Caps best win of season?
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Boston Bruins, who delivered a dominant performance over th...
Bruins spoil a strong performance in Edmonton
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan tackles all the biggest headlines around the Boston Bruins. After an OT loss in Edmonton to end the Bruin...
Bruins bounce back in Calgary
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Bruins surge late in an overtime comeback win over the Flames in Calgary. Late in game, the team seemed to find new life. Have David Pastrn...
Bruins Mailbag Special!
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding the Boston Bruins right now. Is it time to bring up the young players ...
Bruins take another step back in Winnipeg
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a deep dive into what is going wrong for the Boston Bruins. After falling in dra...
What to make of Bruins’ 3-game win streak?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss all things Bruins. With a three-game win strea...
Are the Bruins turning a corner under Sacco?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the changes that have come the Bruins' way since their head coaching change. ...
What should Bruins fans be thankful for this season?
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Poke the Bear! Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson of 98.5 the Sports Hub discuss some positive takeaways for the Bruins from their win over th...
When Will the Bruins Start Scoring Again?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Evan Marinofsky to discuss the Bruins' ongoing struggle to score. What will it take for the ...
Did the Bruins make the right call moving on from Montgomery? w/ Ty Anderson
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub. Conor and Ty react to the first look at the Boston Bruin...
Where do Joe Sacco and the Bruins Go From Here?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the impending changes to the Boston Bruins as Joe Sacco takes over as head co...
Are the 2024-25 Bruins just… bad?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the ongoing issues with the Boston Bruins. Fol...
Hampus Lindholm’s injury is bad news for Bruins
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky sit down to discuss the injury to Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm, and what ...
How is the Linus Ullmark trade looking for Boston? w/ Ty Anderson
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub. Conor and Ty take a look at the Linus Ullmark trade, and...
Is this poor Bruins start not a mirage?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to the Bruins' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. After appearing to be back on t...
Did anyone expect Bruins’ offense to be THIS bad?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a deep dive into the struggles the Bruins continue to have on offense. With litt...
Have the Bruins hit rock bottom with scoring woes?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following another lackluster performance, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss the Bruins struggles as they reach new lows. What will it take to turn th...
How can Bruins right the ship amid slow start?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive deep into the Boston Bruins' recent matchup against the Dallas Stars a...
Why the same bad themes are popping up for the Bruins
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down what exactly is going wrong for the Bruins. With so much talent in the roo...
What have been the top surprises for Bruins so far this season?
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub. Conor and Ty sit down to discuss the top surprises — b...
Is Bruins fourth line the best trio in hockey so far this year?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins' 5-3 win over the Avalanche on Wednesday night and d...
Bruins take steps forward in win over Montreal
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 the Sports Hub to discuss the Bruins' 6-4 win over the Canadiens on Thur...
What Went Wrong in Bruins Season-Opening Loss
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bruins season is underway, and kicks off with a loss to the Florida Panthers. On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky tak...
Expectations for Jeremy Swayman, Bruins this season?
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan to discuss the latest developments in Jeremy Swayman's contract impasse ...
What are the Chances Jeremy Swayman Plays for the Bruins Again?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the ongoing Jeremy Swayman saga, and how recent developments ma...
Who has stood out so far at Bruins training camp?
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan to discuss the current state of the Bruins' goalie corps, Fabian Lysell's odds of making the NHL r...
How Are Top Prospects Playing in Training Camp?
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins recent exhibitions as well as their developments through training ...
Don Sweeney on Jeremy Swayman & Reacting to Lines
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to a variety of Bruins topics, including Don Sweeney providing insight on the J...
Is it time to panic about Jeremy Swayman's contract? w/ Ty Anderson
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following Don Sweeney's heated press conference, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan on Poke the Bear to discuss the start of Bruins training camp, Jeremy Sw...
What are we watching for during Bruins training camp
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Bruins training camp just a few days away, Conor Ryan and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Ty Anderson discuss the Bruins' rookie camp roster, the standouts...
Players to Watch From Rookie Camp
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss which rookies to keep an eye on ahead of rookie camp. With some names emergin...
Breaking down Brad Marchand's comments about health, contract & more
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, Ty and I discuss the heft on the Bruins' roster and dive into Brad Marchand's comments about his health, contract status and th...
Brad Marchand Had Three Surgeries This Summer
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about Brad Marchand's shocking revelation that he needed 3 surgeries this offseaso...
Answering your Bruins mailbag questions before camp opens
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports hub to discuss the latest round of listener mailbag questions...
Is it Time to Worry About Jeremy Swayman’s Negotiations?
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about what lies ahead for the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman as a deal has yet to be ...
What are you most excited for during the 2024-25 Bruins season? w/ Ty Anderson
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Ty Anderson's interview with Jeremy Swayman, a...
Could the Bruins bring in a former star on a PTO deal?
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky run through some potential PTO pickups for the Bruins ahead of training camp, includi...
Which Bruins Veterans Will Be Most Impactful in 2024-25?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins veterans who are most likely to make an impact on th...
Judd Sirott is the new TV voice of the Bruins
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is back with Evan marinofsky to discuss the biggest news around the Boston bruins as NESN announces Jack ...
Will the Bruins Sign Blake Wheeler or Kailer Yamamoto? w/ Joe Haggerty
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Marinofsky is joined by Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal to discuss potential further acquisitions for the Boston Bruins. Veterans like Kail...
What is the future of Jim Montgomery in Boston? w/ Ty Anderson
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Ty Anderson to discuss some of the larger contracts on the Bruins' payroll, what the li...
The BEST Don Sweeney Draft Picks
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a look back at Don Sweeney's tenure as Bruins' GM and make their picks f...
Jeremy Swayman, Fabian Lysell and Stanley Cup Contention
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Marinofsky, filling in for Conor Ryan, welcomes Scott McLaughlin of WEEI to discuss some leftovers from the Bruins offseason. They make predictio...
First Bruins Lineup Projection for 2024-25
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look ahead and make their first lineup projections for the 2024-25 Boston Brui...
Recapping Bruins' Dev Camp/Free Agency
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Connor Ryan and Ty Anderson in episode 245 of "Poke the Bear" as they dive into the Bruins' recent developments at Dev Camp and Free Agency. From...
Who Will Replace Jake DeBrusk?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss who will replace Jake DeBrusk on the second line, and if the Bruins' best opt...
Bruins' 2024 Draft Class Review
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Poke the Bear" episode 242, where Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive deep into the Bruins' 2024 Draft Class Review. Join them as they dissect...
What to make of the Linus Ullmark trade
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Poke the Bear, we react to the Bruins' decision to trade Linus Ullmark, whether the return was enough for Boston, Joonas Korp...
Would Linus Ullmark approve a trade to Ottawa?
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we roll through the latest trade rumors involving Linus Ullmark, while also running through our new mailbag. 0:00 - Intro 1:...
Who stays and who goes among Bruins' free agents?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub roll through all of Boston's pending free agents and discuss wheth...
Should Bruins feel better after Panthers' dominant run?
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we discuss the Panthers' run and how Bruins fans should react to Boston giving them one of their few competitive series — as...
What to make of Bruins coaching reshuffle
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest mailbag episode, we discussed Jay Leach's return to Boston, the Senators potentially fielding offers for the No. 7 pick, Evander Kane ge...