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In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the Bruins' 6-1 win over the Mammoth, as well as the latest trade rumors with Simon Edvinsson. 0:00 Intro 0:59 Bruins Bounce Back vs. Utah 4:03 Bruins Special Teams & Power Play 8:43 Young Bruins Step Up 13:28 PrizePicks 15:05 Frederic Brunet & Bruins Youth Development 18:04 Bruins Trade Rumors & Detroit Targets 26:13 Dylan Larkin, Prospects & Trade Packages 32:57 Pavel Zacha & Bruins Trade Strategy 37:09 Final Thoughts & Outro Bruins 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

After a 2-2-0 start to the season following a 4-1 loss to the Senators, the Bruins will look to bounce back against the Utah Mammoth at home Thursday night. In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined once again by Evan Marinofsky to discuss the lackluster play of Boston's veterans, Wednesday's lineup reshuffle, and the latest trade rumors regarding Pavel Zacha. They start with the loss to Ottawa. What went wrong? What needs to change if this team wants to take a step forward from last season? After the break, they discuss a recent report claiming that the Bruins discussed moving Zacha, and the two parties ‘haven’t been close’ on agreeing to an extension. Could Zacha be on the move? What’s his trade value? Will he and the Bruins come to an agreement? The guys break it down. Don’t miss another insightful episode of Poke the Bear! 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor breaks down the good and bad from the Bruins 1-1 road trip against the Jets and Wild. Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the Bruins' season-opening win over the Rangers, and the play of Fraser Minten and JJ Peterka.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information, see kalshi.com/regulatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL regular season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept 29 and the Boston Bruins will host the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Despite the season fast approaching, Boston is interested in adding to their roster. Reports indicate the Bruins are interested in Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko, who reportedly requested a trade from the team, has several NHL suitors. In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty break down the rumors surrounding Marchenko and the Bruins. Is he a good fit for the Bruins? Do they need a player like him? What would he bring to the top six? What would the Bruins have to give up to get him? They also dive into Boston's preseason finale against Columbus and recap the preseason as a whole. Who stood out? Who has surprised us? Conor and Ty wrap up by evaluating the roster and previewing a new season of hockey.  00:00 Intro 03:20 Thoughts on the preseason 16:45 Kalshi 18:18 Other notes from preseason + what the Bruins need to add to the roster 23:13 Kirill Marchenko rumors 45:28 Evaluating the current roster 1:02:14 Final roster predictions 1:04:54 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live to react to the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers preseason game tonight and discuss their top takeaways and notable performances from tonight's game as well as training camp. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Ryan goes solo on Poke the Bear to break down the biggest takeaways from the Bruins’ first training camp practice. Conor starts with James Hagens and Boston’s young forward group, including the early look at Hagens alongside Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov and why giving the Bruins’ young players meaningful opportunities will be crucial this season. He also dives into Frederic Brunet opening camp next to Charlie McAvoy and why Brunet’s skating, puck movement and transition game could make him an intriguing fit on Boston’s blue line. Later, Conor examines the Bruins’ top six, David Pastrnak’s early line combination with Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie, and whether Fraser Minten could eventually be an option alongside Pastrnak. Plus, he discusses Boston’s captaincy decision, Nikita Zadorov’s dark-horse case, and the latest on Pavel Zacha’s contract talks and uncertain long-term future with the Bruins. 0:00 Intro 2:43 James Hagens & the Bruins’ Young Line 8:55 Frederic Brunet’s Opportunity With Charlie McAvoy 14:49 PrizePicks 16:16 David Pastrnak & Bruins Top-Six Lines 19:00 Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt & JJ Peterka 21:32 Bruins Captaincy & Nikita Zadorov 22:20 Pavel Zacha’s Contract Situation 25:36 Training Camp Takeaways & Outro Bruins 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's plan to name a captain and talk about the top storylines to follow during training camp.  0:00 - Coming up 1:16 - Welcome in! 3:54 - Don Sweeney says Bruins will announce Captain before the season 10:57 - Latest on potential contract talks with Pavel Zacha and Bruins 17:22 - Prizepicks 19:14 - Latest on potential contract talks with Pavel Zacha and Bruins 24:05 - Will Bruins give younger players chance to grow this season? 30:02 - Should Bruins trade for Kirill Marchenko? 36:07 - Wrapping up! 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the latest report on Chris Kreider, Hampus Lindholm's health, and what's next for Matt Poitras.  0:00 - Coming up 2:09 - Welcome in 3:40 - Bruins Broadcast team get extensions 5:15 - Expectations for Hampus Lindholm 9:38 - Should Bruins sign Chris Kreider 17:46 - Prizepicks 19:53 - Future of Matt Poitras with Bruins 26:54 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 27:32 - Wrapping up! 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm and Elias Lindholm's comments at the Bruins' golf tournament, as well as the chances of Boston signing Chris Kreider.   0:00 - Coming up! 1:25 - Welcome in 3:50 - Reaction to Marco Sturm’s comments at Bruins Golf Tournament 12:59 - Prizepicks 14:48 - Reaction to Elias Lindholm’s comments at Bruins Golf Tournament 19:31 - Should Bruins sign Chris Kreider? 33:45 - Wrapping up! 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson look ahead to Bruins training camp and break down some of the biggest questions facing Boston as the preseason approaches. The guys discuss the expectations surrounding JJ Peterka, where he could fit in the Bruins’ lineup, and how Boston can put its new forward in the best position to produce offensively. They also take a closer look at Michael DiPietro and why his ability to establish himself as a dependable backup behind Jeremy Swayman could be crucial over a long season. Plus, Conor and Ty discuss Frederic Brunet’s opportunity to push for an NHL role, what the young defenseman could bring to Boston’s blue line, and why the Bruins need to give their younger players room to develop through mistakes. They also examine Boston’s crowded defensive depth chart and the roster decisions that could be coming during camp. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Bruins Training Camp Expectations 8:45 JJ Peterka & Boston’s Forward Lines 18:46 PrizePicks 20:26 Michael DiPietro & Bruins Goaltending 32:55 Trusting Boston’s Young Players 35:24 Frederic Brunet’s Opportunity 44:12 Bruins Defensive Logjam 48:55 Final Thoughts & Outro Bruins 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Elias Lindholm, Frederic Brunet, and who will be Boston's most sought-after target now that Robert Thomas has been named captain in St. Louis? 0:00 - Coming up! 1:11 - Welcome in! 4:45 - Expectations for Elias Lindholm this season 17:23 - Prizepicks 19:16 - Expectations for Frederic Brunet this season 27:20 - Subscribe to the podcast! 29:35 - Who will be next Bruins dream trade target? 35:33 - Wrapping up 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss Evan Marinofsky’s interview with Marco Sturm on Bruins Beat! WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MARCO STURM: https://youtu.be/j8yFMtePQvg They also discuss the ongoing debate over the Bruins' next captain and make the case why the Bruins should name Charlie McAvoy captain and why they should name David Pastrnak captain. 0:00 - Coming up! 1:04 - Welcome in! 2:03 - Reaction to Marco Sturm’s Interview on Bruins Beat -Watch Interview: https://youtu.be/j8yFMtePQvg 19:06 - Prizepicks 20:25 - Do the Bruins need to name a Captain this season? 23:24 - Who should be Bruins captain this season? 31:27 - Wrapping up! 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the Bruins' looming decision on a captain and with the debate clearly between Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak the guys discuss who the ideal fit and they both explain why they think it should be David Pastrnak. They also discuss Marat Khusnutdinov who is coming off a year in which he had a career year playing in 77 games with 15 goals and 18 assists. They take a look at what his role could be for the Bruins this year. They also discuss Mason Lohrei's best spot in the lineup for this Bruins defense. 0:00 - Coming up! 0:27 - Welcome in 3:12 - Do the Bruins need to name a captain this season? 14:29 - Prizepicks 15:58 - What should Marat Khusnutdinov's role be this season? 25:12 - Subscribe to the podcast! 25:35 - What is best spot for Mason Lohrei in Bruins lineup? 36:28 - Wrapping up! 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor runs through your latest mailbag questions. Conor breaks down why he thinks Charlie McAvoy did appeal his suspension to start the season and looks at the potential impact it could have on the Bruins defensive lineup to start the season. Conor then breaks down if the Bruins should pursue a potential trade deal for the Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin. Conor looks at both the pros and cons of trading for Nikishin, but ultimately settles on if the Bruins can pull off a deal for a young proven player like Nikishin that not only helps the Bruins right now but can help the Bruins as part of a core group in the future he would do it. He also discusses what a potential role could look like for James Hagens next season and if he could be a top 6 regular on this Bruins team.  0:00 - Coming up! 0:19 - Welcome in! 1:17 - Conor Ryan answers your Boston Bruins questions! 1:43 - Will Charlie McAvoy appeal his suspension? 6:28 - Should Bruins trade for Alexander Nikishin? 13:51 - Prizepicks 15:02 - Will James Hagens be Top 6 player next season 20:53 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:21 - Could Riley Duran get time with Boston Bruins this season? 23:59 - Wrapping up! 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

Conor goes solo for a mailbag episode of Poke The Bear, tackling the questions Bruins fans are most fired up about heading into training camp. Why has free agency been so quiet across the league, and what does that mean for Boston's ability to add pieces? Pavel Zacha's extension status is the biggest storyline — Conor breaks down the contract math, what a fair deal looks like, and whether the Bruins should get ahead of a rising market or let it play out. Mason Lohrei's long-term future comes up next — a talented young defenseman stuck in a complicated roster situation. Then it's Matt Poitras: what's the holdup on his deal, and is he ready to take on a bigger role? Conor closes with Fraser Minten's realistic ceiling and what the fourth line could look like when camp opens. 0:00 – Intro 1:09 – State of the Bruins: waiting for camp to heat up 3:43 – Mailbag begins: why is free agency so quiet league-wide? 7:51 – Pavel Zacha extension: should Boston get ahead of it? 10:49 – Mason Lohrei's future & the patience question 12:55 – PrizePicks 14:14 – Trade candidates 17:40 – When does a Zacha extension announcement happen? 21:21 – Mailbag: Matt Poitras contract holdup explained 25:29 – Fraser Minten's role & fourth line outlook 26:02 – Outro Bruins 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Brad Marchand's injury woes, and debate where the Bruins stack up in the Atlantic Division. 0:00 – Intro 2:49 – Brad Marchand in Florida: the weird conundrum for Bruins fans 5:29 – Bruins cap situation & the dangers of bad long-term contracts 8:27 – Don Sweeney's trade record: hits, misses & what could have been 14:31 – What if the Bruins had developed Marchand differently? 17:19 – PrizePicks 18:36 – Atlantic Division tier breakdown begins 20:06 – Ottawa, Montreal & the Gavin McKenna factor 22:25 – Buffalo Sabres evaluation 26:11 – Goaltending across the division 28:42 – Montreal: better than their record suggests? 33:34 – Tampa Bay Lightning: still dangerous? 36:39 – Florida Panthers: injuries & concerns 41:27 – Where do the Bruins fit? Final verdict 43:23 – Outro Bruins 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! Simplify your style with Jack Archer Apparel for Men Visit http://jackarcher.com/attack for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan run through both the best and worst case scenarios for the Bruins in 2026-27.  0:00 - Coming up! 1:07 - Welcome in! 5:06 - What is the best & worst case scenario for the 2026-27 Bruins? 7:50 - What is the worst case scenario for the 2026-27 Bruins? 19:10 - Prizepicks 20:43 - What is the best case scenario for the 2026-27 Bruins? 31:44 - Wrapping up! 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! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Power by Jack Archer: Visit jackarcher.com/attack for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty dig into one of the most important questions heading into the Bruins' season — which players are set up to take a step forward, and which ones might be due for a reality check? They run through the regression candidates on Boston's roster, the veterans who may have had career-best seasons that are tough to replicate, and why that matters for a team still trying to figure out its identity post-rebuild. On the flip side, they make the case for a handful of breakout candidates — younger players with something to prove and the opportunity to finally get consistent minutes. Whether you're optimistic or skeptical about where this Bruins team is headed, this episode gives you a realistic lens to evaluate the roster before puck drop. Who goes up, who comes down, and what does it mean for Boston's season? 0:00 – Intro 7:39 – State of the Bruins roster heading into next season 8:24 – Regression candidates: Elias Lindholm breakdown 14:46 – Regression candidates: Hampus Lindholm 19:11 – Defensive pairings & domino effect of Lindholm struggles 24:03 – PrizePicks 25:41 – Breakout candidates: Fraser Minten 28:56 – Breakout candidates: Matt Poitras & the young forward group 34:18 – European players & the culture-building advantage 37:37 – Outro Bruins 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky run through Boston's potential free agent and PTO options at this stage of the season, and explain why right now it doesn’t make sense for the Bruins to pursue any of these veteran free agents & shut down the idea of even pursuing a guy like Vladimir Tarasenko. They also discuss whether or not some of the team's depth forwards can take a step forward this year and who is the most intriguing player of the group of Alex Steeves, Lukas Reichel and Michael Eyssimont. They wrap things up by taking a look at the Providence Bruins and discuss what under the radar players in Providence could potentially get some minutes for the Boston Bruins this upcoming season. 0:00 - Coming up on show! 0:50 - Welcome 2:46 - Should Bruins pursue veteran free agents? 12:59 - Prizepicks 14:40 - Who are you most intrigued by Alex Steeves, Lukas Reichel or Michael Eyssimont? 15:27 - Alex Steeves 17:25 - Lukas Reichel 19:11 - Who will be first one Sturm turns to of Steeves, Reichel & Eyssimont? 20:57 - Subscribe to the podcast! 23:18 - Which Providence Bruins player will make jump to Bruins? 26:40 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media 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 when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty run through the NHL hopes of Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras — and look at Marat Khusnutdinov's upside in his second full season in the NHL. 0:00 – Intro 6:53 – Bruins offseason state of play 8:24 – Matt Poitras unsigned & Frederic Brunet's roster spot 13:57 – PrizePicks 15:24 – Linus Ullmark trade talk & cap situation 19:37 – Cleaning house: the case for moving on from certain players 22:36 – Prospect depth & the young forward group 29:52 – Line combinations and role projections 32:01 – Outro / where to find Ty's work Bruins 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan run through their early predictions of what the Bruins' lineup will be to open the 2026-27 season.  0:00 - Welcome in 3:22 - Projecting the Bruins Lineup for this season 4:18 - Bruins 1st Line 7:51 - Bruins 2nd Line 10:14 - Looking at the projected Top 6 15:32 - Prizepicks 16:33 - Should James Hagens start on 3rd line? 20:04 - Bruins 3rd Line 23:09 - Bruins 4th Line 25:47 - Subscribe to the podcast! 26:35 - Bruins 1st Defensive Pairing 29:30 - Bruins 2nd Defensive Pairing 32:08 - Bruins 3rd Defensive Pairing 35:50 - Goalies 35:58 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media 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 when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor answers some of your mailbag questions about Don Sweeney, the Bruins' schedule, and Fraser Minten's next contract.  0:00 - Welcome in! 3:13 - What’s Don Sweeney’s plan for the future of the Bruins? 12:18 - Will Bruins trade Mason Loheri or Henri Jokiharju? 16:59 - Prizepicks 18:13 - Looking at potential extensions for Fraser Minten & Marat Khusnutdinov 23:52 - Subscribe to the podcast! 24:19 - Looking at Bruins schedule this upcoming season 28:59 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor answers some of your mailbag questions about Pavel Zacha, Boston's best contracts, and much more! Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky fills in for Conor Ryan and chats with Ty Anderson about all the latest Bruins moves and what might still be to come. 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Traveling Stories & Summer Check-In 2:35 - Bruins Offseason Moves Breakdown 9:39 - Too Many Defensemen — Who Gets Moved? 15:35 - PrizePicks 16:51 - Fraser Minten Extension Talk 22:43 - The Zacha Question 28:13 - Where Do the Bruins Stand as Contenders? 29:29 - Breaking Down the Atlantic Division Race 41:01 - Closing Thoughts Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor shares some leftover thoughts from the Bruins' moves on Wednesday.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live to preview NHL free agency, which begins Wednesday, July 1, at 12 pm ET. They predict who the Bruins could sign tomorrow and give thoughts on development camp. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Ryan and Ty break down a jam-packed stretch of Bruins news, starting with the signing of JJ Peterka and whether it's the right price for the production they're hoping to get. They dig into the draft results — a defense-light, goalie-heavy class that leaves some fans wanting more on the back end — and have a long, honest conversation about what went wrong in Fabian Lysell's development before his trade to Colorado. 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Bruins Acquire JJ Peterka 4:25 - Was This the Right Move at the Right Price? 5:26 - Other Forward Targets the Bruins Passed On 7:42 - Why the Next Move Matters Just as Much 8:25 - The Glaring Need on Defense 11:21 - How Acquiring Veterans Helps the Young Core 14:17 - PrizePicks 16:01 - Bruins Draft Recap: Missing Out on Top D-Men 17:48 - Goalie-Heavy Draft Class — Smart or a Logjam? 21:20 - Wishing They'd Traded Up for a High-Upside Defenseman 23:39 - The Bigger Picture: Spending Premium Picks on Goalies 29:37 - Bruins Trade Fabian Lysell to Colorado 33:24 - What Went Wrong with Lysell's Development? 41:59 - The Need for a New Player Development Approach 48:57 - Closing Thoughts on Letting Go of Lysell 50:22 - Looking Ahead: What's Next This Offseason 53:06 - Can the Bruins Run It Back on Defense? 55:51 - Reaction to Losing Out on a Zellweger Trade 58:17 - Bridging the Gap: Trueba, Nurse & Short-Term Options 1:02:38 - Building a Realistic Darnell Nurse Trade Framework 1:04:42 - Final Thoughts on the Offseason Plan 1:10:19 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan talk Don Sweeney's latest comments, the state of the NHL trade market, and make our predictions for the NHL Draft and the rest of the Bruins' moves.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Ryan and Ty Anderson break down a busy week of Bruins news, starting with the trade of Andre Gasseau's rights for added draft capital and why it might net Boston a long-term replacement at center. They dig into the thin remaining options on the UFA defenseman market after Toronto signed Darren Raddysh, debate whether John Carlson or Tony DeAngelo makes more sense on a short-term deal, and float a dream Zellweger-Carlson pairing if the Bruins can pull off a trade. Plus: a deep dive into the Pavel Zacha trade rumors, what kind of return Boston could realistically get, and why patience might not be a virtue this offseason. They close with a preview of what Boston should be targeting at pick 23 in Friday's draft. 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - World Cup Buzz & Boston's International Crowd 3:48 - Bruins Trade Andre Gasseau for Draft Capital 6:06 - Why Gasseau Could Be a Long-Term Crowley Replacement 8:08 - Toronto Signs Darren Raddysh — What's Left on the Defense Market? 9:38 - Are the Remaining UFA Defensemen Worth Pursuing? 11:56 - Why Raddysh Landed in a Better Spot in Toronto 13:08 - What the Bruins Actually Need on the Right Side 15:29 - The Case for Trading for Zellweger Instead of Free Agency 17:31 - Do the Bruins Even Have the Cap Space to Add Two Pieces? 18:56 - Lessons from the David Backes Contract 19:43 - Why a Short-Term Overpay Could Make Sense 20:37 - John Carlson vs. Tony DeAngelo — Who Fits Better? 23:32 - Building a Zellweger-Carlson Pairing Fantasy 24:41 - Backup Plans: Ilya Lyubushkin & Reclamation Targets 26:10 - Why This Defense Corps Already Looks Better 28:31 - Pavel Zacha Trade Buzz: Bruins Listening on Offers 29:39 - Does Zacha's Sample Size Justify a Big Extension? 31:54 - The Risk of Paying for Playoff Performance You Haven't Seen 33:28 - The Islanders/Noah Dobson Trade Comparison 35:46 - Could a Zacha Trade Net Big Draft Capital? 36:43 - Pushing Back on the "Locker Room Impact" Argument 38:17 - Why Patience Has Burned the Bruins Before 40:25 - Draft Preview: What Boston Needs at Pick 23 41:29 - The Case for Targeting a Puck-Moving Defenseman 43:06 - Prioritizing Skill and Upside Over Safe Picks 46:02 - How a Strong Prospect Pool Helps Trade Leverage 47:14 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan talk Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 retirement, the Bruins dealing away Andre Gasseau's rights, and Boston's willingness for blockbuster deals. 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Bergeron Number Retirement Announcement Prank 2:58 - Reactions to the Surprise Announcement 4:10 - Why the Timing Made Sense 4:28 - What's Next for Bergeron's Career? 8:00 - Bergeron's Role Working with Current Players 9:04 - Building a Culture with Bruins Legends 12:07 - Comparing to the Red Sox's Front Office Struggles 13:17 - Internal Hires vs. Outside Hires for Coaching Roles 14:07 - PrizePicks 16:23 - Bruins Trade Andre Gasseau to San Jose 17:39 - Breaking Down the Return for Gasseau 19:11 - Was This Good Asset Management? 21:04 - Could the Bruins Package Picks to Move Up in the Draft? 23:44 - Listener Q&A 28:31 - Would You Trade Hagens & Lauko for a Star? 29:48 - Dylan Larkin vs. Truly Elite Centers 33:13 - The Case for Acquiring a Younger Player 35:59 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty talk the Bruins' new coaching hire, NHL players getting more control in a growing trade market, and Cam Neely's recent comments about adding to Boston's roster. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Kilts, Scots & Summer Vibes in Boston 4:38 - Bruins Hire Matt McIlvaine as Assistant Coach 12:20 - PrizePicks 14:26 - The Trade Market & Player Movement Around the NHL 16:34 - Why Free Agency Isn't the Answer for Boston 22:19 - Boston as a Destination — Is It Still Appealing? 29:09 - Cam Neely Quotes & Bruins' Offseason Approach 31:35 - Alex Tuck, Arvidsson & Aging Player Concerns 38:05 - What to Do with Lindholm, Lohrei & the Roster Bubble Guys 39:21 - Wrapping Up! Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the Bruins’ new coaching hire on Marco Sturm’s staff, as well as whether or not it’s good news that Dylan Larkin might be expanding his list of trade suitors. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Dylan Larkin trade rumors, the cost Boston would pay, and other potential targets down the middle. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan break down Pavel Zacha's future in Boston and whether he should be traded for top draft capital.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty talk about James Hagens' future at center, the value of Boston's first-round pick, and what lessons Boston can take from the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan talk James Hagens' play at Worlds, Viktor Arvidsson's contract, and Mason Lohrei's trade value.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty talk Simon Nemec, Boston's issues with developing players, and the worst-scenario scenario this summer.  0:00 - Welcome in Ty! 3:27 - Should Bruins trade for Simon Nemec? 17:21 - Prizepicks 18:57 - Awaken 180 20:09 - What is the worst-case scenario for the Bruins this offseason? 35:54 - Subscribe to the podcast! 36:13 - Looking at Bruins recent draft struggles 52:04 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Elias Lindholm's contract, what Darren Raddysh would look like in Boston, and James Hagens' play for Team USA at the World Championship. Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss all of your burning Bruins questions in our latest mailbag episode. They discuss who the Bruins should draft with their first-round pick, potential trade targets, and other offseason talking points. Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Scott McLaughlin reflect on the Bruins' season, discuss Charlie McAvoy's suspension, some potential overhaul in Boston's front office, and weigh the pros and cons of signing Pavel Zacha to a new contract. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Bruins Vibe Check 6:20 - What Will The Bruins Do This Offseason? 16:01 - Awaken180 17:08 - PrizePicks 18:34 - Charlie McAvoy Suspension 26:20 - Bruins Keep Their GM Hierarchy 32:38 - Subscribe to CLNS 32:50 - Pavel Zacha Extension? 41:30 - Wrapping Up! Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty reflect on the Bruins' season, discuss the unfortunate outcome in the NHL Draft Lottery, give their takeaways from the Bruins’ end-of-season press conference, and discuss Boston's offseason tasks. Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Conor Ryan & Evan Marinofsky as they react to the NHL Draft lottery and look at how it impacts the Boston Bruins who currently own the Toronto Maple Leafs pick. While the Bruins own their pick Toronto’s first-round pick is top-five protected, meaning the Bruins will receive the pick only if it falls outside the top-five selections. The Maple Leafs have an 8.5% chance of landing the #1 pick in the NHL Draft. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor reflects on the Bruins 2025-26 season, discusses the positives and negatives gained from this year, and sets the stage for a busy offseason. Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan break down the Bruins' OT win in Game 5, talk David Pastrnak, James Hagens, and whether momentum has shifted in Boston's favor.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty break down the Bruins' loss in Game 3, and what lineup changes might await for Boston in Game 4 vs. Buffalo.  Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan break down the Bruins' play in Games 1 and 2 against Buffalo, and set expectations for Game 3 at TD Garden. They go over what’s been working for the Bruins, what needs improvement, x-factors, and how Boston can win the series. They also react to what’s coming out of both Boston’s and Buffalo’s camps, including comments from Marco Sturm and Lindy Ruff. Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty break down the Bruins vs. Sabres playoff series and make their predictions.  Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky & Conor Ryan join LIVE from TD Garden after the Bruins complete their regular season against the New Jersey Devils. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - 100 Points! 4:00 - James Hagens' 2nd Game 10:00 - PrizePicks 12:00 - Bruins vs Sabres Preview 19:00 - Awaken180 Weight Loss 20:00 - Could the Bruins Upset Buffalo? 29:00 - Wrapping Up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's loss to Tampa, James Hagens' delayed debut, and Boston's struggles with clinching a playoff spot.  Poke the Bear on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices