Poke the Bear

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Boston.com's Bruins reporter Conor Ryan offers up weekly thoughts, opinions and analysis on all things surrounding the Black and Gold in “Poke The Bear” — a new podcast centered on the Original Six club. Each week, Conor and a number of guests offer in-depth breakdowns on the latest news surrounding the B’s — and having plenty of fun along the way. So sit back, grab a libation (or Dunks, no one’s judging here) and let’s talk some hockey.

Episode List

Do Bruins have some decisions to make over younger players?

Jan 4th, 2026 7:45 PM

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor runs through your mailbag questions — touching on topics such as Fraser Minten, the trade deadline, and much more. Poke The Bear 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 lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our early 2026 predictions for the Bruins

Jan 2nd, 2026 3:13 PM

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's win in Edmonton, our early predictions for the Bruins in 2026, and Olympics roster news. 0:00 - Ringing in the New Year! 4:33 - Bruins defeat Oilers 6-2 13:20 - Prizepicks 15:45 - Boston Bruins 2026 Predictions 20:36 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 21:56 - Reaction to Latest Olympic Roster News 26:22 - Wrapping up! Poke the Bear 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 lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Bruins bottoming out?

Dec 28th, 2025 7:15 PM

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's loss to Buffalo, whether or not the bottom is about to fall out of this team, and the play of Will Zellers at World Juniors. Poke the Bear 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 lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should Bruins ask for Christmas?

Dec 24th, 2025 4:57 PM

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's loss to the Habs, the stakes involved with Boston's play coming out of the holiday break, and what this team should ask for for Christmas. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 3:13 - Bruins lose to Canadiens 6-2 15:32 - Prizepicks 16:42 - Thoughts on Bruins season so far 29:03 - Omaha Steaks 30:44 - Bruins Holiday Wish List 42:09 - Wrapping up Poke the Bear 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 lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to make of Bruins' showing against Connor McDavid, Oilers?

Dec 20th, 2025 12:57 AM

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's loss to the Oilers, Marco Sturm's messaging, and what lineup changes could await. Poke the Bear 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 lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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