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In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty break down the Bruins' loss to Montreal and look at some red flags on this roster ahead of a showdown with the Wild on Saturday.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks Visit ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS New Users download the app today and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! That’s code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! 18+ in eligible areas. Terms apply. Collect responsibly. PrizePicks. Run Your Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan break down the top surprises and disappointments through 18 games, as well as the Matvei Michkov trade rumors.  0:00 - Welcome in 6:48 - Biggest surprises so far this season for Bruins 21:28 - Prizepicks 24:54 - Biggest disappointments so far this season for Bruins 28:14 - Should Bruins trade for Matvei Michkov 36:27 - Will Bruce Cassidy coach again? 38:31 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks Visit ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS New Users download the app today and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! That’s code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! 18+ in eligible areas. Terms apply. Collect responsibly. PrizePicks. Run Your Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Bruins roll past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2, but the biggest concern coming out of the win is James Hagens' injury. On Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan breaks down Hagens' status, Boston's offensive explosion, and the strong performances from David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha, and Morgan Geekie. Plus, a look at the Bruins' improving defense, strong goaltending, and what lies ahead against the Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens. 0:00 Intro 1:29 James Hagens Injury Concerns 6:42 Bruins Dominate Penguins 11:58 PrizePicks 13:23 Morgan Geekie & Top Six Production 17:36 Goaltending & Defensive Improvements 22:59 Looking Ahead to Panthers & Canadiens The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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

The Boston Bruins remain atop the Atlantic Division after a shootout win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan for another episode of Poke the Bear. They kick off the show by taking a look at the Bruins' new Hometown Remix sweaters. Then, the guys get into Boston's shootout win over the Golden Knights and their next matchup against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. After the break, Conor and Ty discuss a potential pursuit of Nikita Kucherov, after the Lightning star requested a trade. Would he be a good fit in Boston? Does it even matter? Should the Bruins make Tampa an offer or wait until he hits free agency on July 1? Would he be worth the money? How would a move like this affect the Bruins’ young core? The guys break it all down on another insightful episode of Poke the Bear. The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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

Connor Ryan and Ty Anderson break down what went wrong in the Bruins’ ugly loss to the Blues and whether Marco Sturm needs to shake up Boston’s struggling top six. The guys debate reuniting Morgan Geekie with David Pastrnak, whether Pavel Zacha’s line has run its course and which Bruins stars need to take more ownership offensively. Then they dig into the Dylan Larkin trade saga, why Boston should be careful about overpaying for a good player who may not be the missing piece, and whether the Bruins should hold their assets for a bigger star. Plus, Connor and Ty discuss the NHL’s growing no-trade clause problem and whether Casey Mittelstadt has played his way from potential trade chip to extension candidate. 0:00 Intro 0:49 Why the Bruins Can’t Afford Nights Like This 3:59 Does Marco Sturm Need to Break Up the Top Six? 8:34 Bruins Stars Need to Take Ownership 15:01 PrizePicks 16:13 Should the Bruins Trade for Dylan Larkin? 23:11 Should Boston Wait for a Bigger Star? 27:09 Are No-Trade Clauses Hurting the NHL? 30:15 Should the Bruins Extend Casey Mittelstadt? 39:14 Final Thoughts 40:34 Outro The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks! New users, download the app today and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! That’s code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! 18+ in eligible areas. Terms apply. Collect responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this live episode of Poke The Bear Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live with instant reaction to the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Bruins sit atop the Atlantic Division after an impressive 8-2-1 start to the NHL season.  In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined once again by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Boston's 6-0 win over the Nashville Predators. The guys also get into the Bruins’ promising youth movement, featuring Michael DiPietro and Frederic Brunet. Later, they take the temperature of this team amid an 8-2-1 start. How much have expectations changed after the first 11 games? Conor and Ty break it down.  Don’t miss another insightful episode of Poke the Bear on CLNS! 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

On this live episode of Poke The Bear Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live with instant reaction to the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars game. 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 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Ryan reacts to the Bruins’ five-game winning streak after sweeping the Ducks and Kings on their West Coast trip. He breaks down why Boston’s young core has completely changed the outlook of the team, with Fraser Minten, James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras all making immediate impacts alongside the Bruins’ established stars. Conor also looks at Jeremy Swayman’s strong start, Michael DiPietro earning his first NHL win and the depth that continues to step up across the lineup. Plus, he discusses Marco Sturm’s impressive start behind the bench, the decision to scratch Nikita Zadorov and why Boston’s combination of young talent and veteran leadership is creating legitimate excitement about both this season and the Bruins’ long-term future. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Bruins Sweep West Coast & Win Five Straight 2:23 Bruins Young Core Driving Early Success 5:35 How High Can Boston’s Ceiling Go? 7:20 Fraser Minten, James Hagens & Frederic Brunet 8:32 Bruins-Ducks Takeaways & Michael DiPietro 9:50 Bruins Depth Continues to Step Up 11:24 PrizePicks 13:10 Bruins Take Care of Business vs. Kings 14:29 Young Bruins Leading the Way at 5-on-5 16:44 Marco Sturm’s Impact 17:54 Nikita Zadorov Scratched 19:03 Sturm’s Lineup Adjustments Pay Off 20:36 Boston’s Young Players Keep Earning Bigger Roles 22:10 Bruins’ Long-Term Outlook 23:20 Final Thoughts 24:13 Outro The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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

Poke the Bear hosts Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan react to the Bruins’ 6-3 win over the Sharks and Boston’s offensive surge to start the season. The guys break down Charlie McAvoy’s return, what his presence means for the Bruins’ defensive pairings and why Frederic Brunet continues to make a strong case to stay in the lineup. They also dive into Fraser Minten’s breakout start, his ceiling as a top-six center and whether he could become an even bigger piece of Boston’s future than expected. Later, Evan and Conor discuss the Bruins’ improving young core, the Maple Leafs trade fallout and encouraging starts from prospects including Will Zellers, Dean Letourneau and Chris Pelosi. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Bruins Schedule & NHL Frozen Frenzy 5:12 Bruins Beat Sharks & Offense Keeps Rolling 6:35 Charlie McAvoy Returns 9:14 Frederic Brunet Continues to Impress 11:48 PrizePicks 13:32 Fraser Minten’s Breakout 19:11 How High Is Minten’s Ceiling? 20:17 Maple Leafs Trade Fallout 22:14 Bruins’ Young Center Depth 23:53 Bruins Prospects Start Hot 27:43 Boston’s Prospect Pipeline & What Could Have Been 29:07 Final Thoughts & Outro The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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