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Poke the Bear

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.

Bruins Lose to Panthers Instant Reaction

55 mins; April 03, 2026

Could the Bruins go on a run in a wide-open playoff field?

61 hours 45 mins; April 01, 2026

Bruins Make Another STATEMENT with Win over Wild

36 mins; March 29, 2026

What to make of James Hagens' pro debut

40 mins; March 27, 2026

Lukas Reichel makes an INSTANT impact with Bruins

57 mins; March 20, 2026

Do Bruins need James Hagens to help clinch playoff spot?

35 mins; March 18, 2026

Bruins need more from Elias Lindholm, other top forwards

48 mins; March 13, 2026

Is Charlie McAvoy making a push as Bruins captain?

34 mins; March 12, 2026

Grading Bruins trade deadline

41 mins; March 08, 2026

Could Bruins target Conor Garland, Simon Nemec at trade deadline?

43 mins; March 04, 2026

How aggressive will the Bruins be at the trade deadline?

50 mins; March 01, 2026

Can Bruins pull off a trade for Robert Thomas?

54 mins; February 27, 2026

USA vs Canada Postgame Reaction

64 hours 20 mins; February 22, 2026

Who has the edge in USA vs. Canada?

52 mins; February 21, 2026

Who has been the Bruins' biggest surprise this season?

45 mins; February 14, 2026

Could Dean Letourneau make the jump to Boston this year?

41 mins; February 13, 2026

Which Bruin will make most of the Winter Olympics?

41 mins; February 06, 2026

Bruins vs Panthers Postgame Reaction

56 mins; February 04, 2026

Is Fraser Minten Boston's future 2C?

34 mins; January 30, 2026

Bruins-Leafs trade is looking like a complete fleecing

35 mins; January 28, 2026

Bruins have tough decisions to make before trade deadline

51 mins; January 25, 2026

Bruins vs Stars Postgame Reaction | LIVE Poke the Bear

92 hours 37 mins; January 20, 2026

Recapping Zdeno Chara's big night at TD Garden

50 mins; January 16, 2026

Is it worth believing in this latest Bruins’ run?

47 mins; January 14, 2026

Jonathan Aspirot is becoming a key piece for Boston

30 mins; January 11, 2026

"Immature" Bruins can't get out of their own way

34 mins; January 07, 2026

Do Bruins have some decisions to make over younger players?

39 mins; January 04, 2026

Our early 2026 predictions for the Bruins

30 mins; January 02, 2026

Are the Bruins bottoming out?

37 mins; December 28, 2025

What should Bruins ask for Christmas?

47 mins; December 24, 2025

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

39 mins; December 19, 2025

What has been the biggest difference from last year's Bruins?

41 mins; December 17, 2025

Are the Bruins going on a run with Pasta, McAvoy back?

80 hours 32 mins; December 12, 2025

Should Marco Sturm & Bruins get more respect?

41 mins; December 10, 2025

Reflecting on Jim Montgomery's run in Boston

37 mins; December 05, 2025

Are current injuries too much for the Bruins?

46 mins; December 03, 2025

Can Bruins overcome latest wave of injuries?

55 mins; November 30, 2025

Could Morgan Geekie make a push for the Olympics?

31 mins; November 26, 2025

Does Morgan Geekie have the best contract in the NHL?

47 mins; November 23, 2025

How are the next wave of Bruins prospects looking so far this year?

38 mins; November 20, 2025

Why Bruins Nailed Last Year’s Trade Deadline

68 hours 16 mins; November 15, 2025

Bruins' trade-deadline teardown is already paying off

51 mins; November 12, 2025

Are Bruins starting to find their identity with Marco Sturm?

48 mins; November 05, 2025

Bruins vs Islanders REACTION: Boston Pulls Off Gutsy Win vs Islanders

51 mins; November 05, 2025

Addressing Elias Lindholm's injury, trade chips for Bruins

37 mins; November 01, 2025

Hampus Lindholm's return lifts Bruins after blowout

36 mins; October 29, 2025

Bruins snap six-game losing streak, but plenty of work to be done

30 mins; October 26, 2025

Reacting to Brad Marchand’s Emotional Return to Boston

25 mins; October 22, 2025

What have been top surprises/disappointments for Bruins so far

39 mins; October 19, 2025

Bruins shouldn't be focused on silver linings after Vegas loss

40 mins; October 17, 2025

Making our predictions for 2025-26 Bruins

45 mins; October 09, 2025

Bruins Beat Capitals 3-1 in NHL Season Opener

50 mins; October 08, 2025

What are our official expectations for 2025-26 Bruins?

46 mins; October 05, 2025

What have been the top surprises from Bruins training camp?

35 mins; October 03, 2025

Zdeno Chara is a home-run hire for Bruins

52 mins; September 28, 2025

Are roster cuts coming for Bruins?

37 mins; September 27, 2025

Is Marco Sturm changing our outlook on Bruins' lineup?

36 mins; September 21, 2025

What stood out from first Bruins training-camp practice?

32 mins; September 20, 2025

What will Marco Sturm preach during Bruins training camp?

29 mins; September 13, 2025

Which Bruins prospects will stand out in camp?

32 mins; September 12, 2025

Are the Bruins changing their culture this season?

41 mins; September 07, 2025

Is David Pastrnak set to be the next Bruins captain?

40 mins; September 07, 2025

Bruins Captains' Practice is about to get started

50 mins; August 31, 2025

Could the Bruins swing a trade for Andersson, McTavish?

42 mins; August 28, 2025

Could the Bruins actually be undervalued this season?

46 mins; August 22, 2025

Will Bruins top players buy into a rebuild?

36 mins; August 12, 2025

What will the Bruins' lineup look like in October?

44 mins; August 10, 2025

Where will the scoring come from on this Bruins team?

37 mins; August 06, 2025

Who will be the Bruins' next captain?

67 hours 24 mins; August 02, 2025

Bruins Mailbag: Should James Hagens start with Bruins in 2025-26?

38 mins; July 25, 2025

Which players will determine Bruins' playoff hopes in 2025-26?

37 mins; July 20, 2025

What are the best/worst-case scenarios for the 2025-26 Bruins?

55 mins; July 13, 2025

What are the expectations for Marco Sturm, Bruins in 2025-26

46 mins; July 10, 2025

Recapping Bruins Free Agency & Development Camp

60 hours 21 mins; July 05, 2025

We have some...Questions over Bruins' free-agent signings

47 mins; July 02, 2025

What's next for Bruins after drafting James Hagens?

66 hours 56 mins; June 29, 2025

Final Predictions for Bruins in 2025 NHL Draft

48 mins; June 27, 2025

Should the Bruins regret trading Brad Marchand?

66 hours 10 mins; June 20, 2025

Will the Bruins roll the dice on Roger McQueen?

38 mins; June 18, 2025

Should the Bruins trade the No. 7 pick?

46 mins; June 14, 2025

What will Bruins do to help Marco Sturm in first season?

40 mins; June 13, 2025

What will Marco Sturm bring to the Bruins

32 mins; June 06, 2025

How can the Bruins clear even more cap space?

31 mins; June 04, 2025

Are we in for any surprises with Bruins' head coaching search?

51 mins; May 31, 2025

What should Bruins fans expect from Marco Sturm?

38 mins; May 29, 2025

Should Mitch Love be the Bruins' top coaching target?

69 hours 35 mins; May 23, 2025

Did Don Sweeney deserve a new contract?

42 mins; May 22, 2025

Who should the Bruins offer sheet this offseason?

56 mins; May 17, 2025

Are offer sheets and Jay Woodcroft on the horizon for Bruins?

44 mins; May 16, 2025

What can the Bruins do with the 7th overall pick?

40 mins; May 10, 2025

What are Bruins Draft Options with the 7th pick?

48 mins; May 07, 2025

Which prospects could Bruins target in NHL Draft?

59 mins; May 03, 2025

What to expect from NHL Draft Lottery?

43 mins; May 02, 2025

Can Bruins' Top Brass be Trusted This Offseason?

67 hours 43 mins; April 26, 2025

Breaking down the Bruins' Breakup Day

54 mins; April 18, 2025

The Bruins' 2024-25 season has finally ended

56 mins; April 16, 2025

What will the Bruins do at the center position this summer?

48 mins; April 12, 2025

Should David Pastrnak win the Hart Trophy?

35 mins; April 11, 2025

The Bruins Need to Shift Their Identity in 2025 and Beyond

49 mins; April 05, 2025

Bruins are Putting Themselves in Play for a Top-5 Pick

43 mins; April 02, 2025

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