Poke the Bear – Details, episodes & analysis

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 the vacancy on his line. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! 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 that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about Brad Marchand's shocking revelation that he needed 3 surgeries this offseason, discuss Brad's future, Jeremy Swayman showing up to captain's practice, and much more! Topics:  - Brad Marchand went under the knife this summer  - The future of Marchand  - Jeremy Swayman on the ice  - Leon Draisaitl to Boston dreams are dead  - What should we expect from Tyler Johnson?  Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! 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 that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for the best draft picks made under Sweeney. Despite a mixed reputation for drafting, these are the undeniable hits that Sweeney has made over his time in Boston. Do they outweigh the swings and misses? That, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 157 What is Patrice Bergeron’s Legacy?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Patrice Bergeron’s retirement. They also dive into where the Bruins go from here.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com  Twitter 2:00 - Patrice Bergeron leaves at the top of his game  7:00 - Bergeron knew it was time  10:00 - Does it hurt Bergeron and that core that they only one won Stanley Cup?  16:00 - What was Bergeron’s most famous moment?  20:00 - Where do the Bruins go from here?  24:00 - How the Bruins can contend for the playoffs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 156 Bruins Mailbag: The Future of Jake DeBrusk and More Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo on this episode and answers questions from Bruins fans.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com  Twitter 3:00 - How much is left for Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman?  6:00 - If Patrice Bergeron returns, what is he getting on a deal?  9:00 - The future of Johnny Beecher  12:55 - Who is more likely to breakout next season: Fabian Lysell or Georgii Merkulov?  16:00 - Ty Anderson weighs in!  19:00 - What to do about Jake Debrusk  22:00 - Depth options for the fourth line  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 155 Who Will Play Left Wing on the Bruins Second Line & What Will Trent Frederic’s Role Be?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss who might slot in as the second-line left wing next season. The guys also dive into the next step Trent Frederic might take in his game.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com  Twitter 1:00 - Conor spoils Breaking Bad for Evan  4:00 - Marc McLaughlin signs a new contract  8:00 - Can James van Riemsdyk stick with Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak?  11:00 - Can Patrick Brown earn a roster spot?  16:00 - What to expect from Trent Frederic in 2023-24  21:00 - Will Frederic ever become a top-nine center in the NHL?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 154 Are Fabian Lysell and Mason Lohrei Ready for the NHL?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Morgan Geekie’s role next season and his potential. The guys also discuss players that have stood out to them in Development Camp.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com  Twitter 1:00 - Conor and Evan create Threads accounts  4:00 - The free agent with the most potential  8:00 - Could Geekie be the next Pavel Zacha?  10:00 - The potential of Fabian Lysell  14:00 - There’s nothing wrong with Providence  16:00 - Could Lysell and Lohrei see time in Boston this year?  20:00 - Other standouts from Development Camp  24:00 - Overall state of the prospect pool  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 153 How Will the Bruins Approach Free Agency?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal preview NHL free agency. Plus, should the Bruins clear MORE cap space?  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com  Twitter 4:00 - Do the Bruins need to create more cap space?  10:00 - Patrice Bergeron is needed back  13:30 - Can the Bruins re-sign Tyler Bertuzzi?  16:00 - The most likely return of Milan Lucic 19:00 - Is it worth it?  24:00 - What are the Bruins needs in free agency?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 152 Answering Bruins Offseason Mailbag Questions  Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo this week with Evan Marinofsky on vacation. Conor answers listener questions, touching on all the biggest topics facing the Bruins right now.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t win. 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See full terms at www.fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234.  Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com  Twitter 2:00 - Will the Bruins keep the players they traded for last season?  7:00 - What should the fourth line look like next season?  10:00 - Jeremy Swayman offer sheeted…?  15:00 - How should the Bruins clear cap space?  20:00 - Predictions on Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci  24:00 - The next step  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 151 Should the Bruins Have Fired Bruce Cassidy?  Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal discuss Bruce Cassidy winning a Stanley Cup just one year after being fired by the Bruins.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t win. 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See full terms at www.fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234.  Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com  Twitter 2:00 - Hard not to be happy for Bruce Cassidy  6:00 - Looking back at the firing  10:00 - Breaking news: You can’t change your opinions  14:00 - Bruins don’t look great right now  19:00 - Should they have chosen Cassidy over the players?  23:00 - Lessons from Vegas  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices