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? Poke the Bear is powered by: Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick...

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 serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s...

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 serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s...

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 must the Bruins make?  - Do we feel different about the series?  This episode is brought to you by...

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 PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash....

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, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today...

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 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS...

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 it  - Evan brought bad vibes to TD Garden on Tuesday night  - Bruins playing with an edge  - The power play...

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 with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash....

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! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy...

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 Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 215 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins' thrilling comeback win over the Panthers as the Bruins try to get over their bad habit of blowing games late. Could this be the turning point? 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 serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 214 Conor Ryan from Boston.com teams up with Ty Anderson from 98.5 The Sports Hub to debate whether Linus Ullmark will be the starting goalie over Jeremy Swayman for the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the playoffs. 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 serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 213 Conor Ryan of Boston.com is joined by Evan Marinofsky to debate David Pastrnak's candidacy for the Hart Trophy. Could he be a top 3 candidate? Plus, the guys give their picks for the 7th Player Award, 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 serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 212 Conor Ryan of Boston.com is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss whether Linus Ullmark can gain momentum after the drama following the trade deadline. They also delve into the Boston Bruins' 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, analyzing the team's performance and key moments from the game. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 211 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a look ahead to the potential playoff matchups and determine who the Bruins would be best-suited to face in the first round. Plus, Conor and Evan take a closer look at the B's lineup and the issues that need to be ironed out before the playoffs arrive. 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...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 210 Conor Ryan of Boston.com is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the Bruins' moves at the NHL trade deadline. The Bruins made some crucial acquisitions, including forward Pat Maroon from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a conditional late-round draft pick. Additionally, they bolstered their defense by adding Andrew Peeke to their roster, while parting ways with defenseman Jakub Zboril and a 2027 3rd round pick, which were sent...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 209 Conor Ryan breaks down the last-minute rumors surrounding the Bruins on the eve of the trade deadline as moves are being made across the NHL. Will the Bruins make a push for Elias Lindholm? 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 serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 208 Conor Ryan is joined today by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the potential changes that are coming the Bruins' way and what the team might look like on the other side of the impending trade deadline. 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 serious cash. Download the app today and use code...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 207 Conor Ryan is joined today by Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal to discuss a rough road trip out west for the Boston Bruins that saw them extend their streak of overtime finishes to six consecutive games. As more theories arise to better this team for the playoffs, is it time to revisit the idea of trading Linus Ullmark? That, and much more! Topics: - Bruins blow another lead - What’s going wrong? - A hockey trade may be necessary - The...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 206  Conor Ryan from Boston.com and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub return for another episode of Poke the Bear, following the Bruins' games against the Oilers and Flames. Their main discussion revolves around whether Lindholm's injury will alter the Bruins' strategy at the trade deadline. This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering parter of the CLNS Media NetworkRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 205 Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky of the New England Hockey Journal take an in-depth look at the beginning of the Bruins western road trip as the B's go to OT in both of their first game of the trip, splitting the results. Where does this team find more consistency, and an ability to close out games late? That, and much more! Topics: - There was some good in the last two games… - And definitely some bad - Hampus Lindholm’s injury comes at a bad time -...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 204 Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo for a new episode of Poke the Bear following the Boston Bruins 4 game losing streak. The Boston Bruins play the Dallas Stars after losing four in a row. This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering parter of the CLNS Media NetworkRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! So, visit...

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 203 Brad Marchand played game number 1,000 of his career on Tuesday night as the Bruins fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in a shootout. Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss what this game may indicate about a potential playoff series between these teams, if the surgery Matt Poitras underwent could be a setback for his development, and much more! Topics: - Bruins can’t get it done against Tampa Bay - Not liking the Bruins lack of pushback - How would...