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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.

Time for Bruins fans to root for Brad Marchand and Panthers?

60 hours 38 mins; March 29, 2025

Could John Tortorella be the next Bruins head coach?

33 mins; March 28, 2025

It's time for The Bruins to Give Fabian Lysell a Shot

65 hours 21 mins; March 22, 2025

Should the Bruins target Mitch Marner this offseason?

35 mins; March 19, 2025

“Go Down Swinging”

59 mins; March 14, 2025

Could the Bruins make the playoffs even after selling?

35 mins; March 12, 2025

It’s not a Rebuild…It’s a Retool:

59 mins; March 08, 2025

Why the Bruins might opt for a more aggressive sell-off

44 mins; March 05, 2025

David Pastrnak is Bruins only bright spot

26 mins; February 28, 2025

Bruins Implode Against Maple Leafs

38 mins; February 26, 2025

What can USA hockey do to beat Canada moving forward?

47 mins; February 22, 2025

Is the Bruins' season over following McAvoy injury?

32 mins; February 19, 2025

Will the Bruins trade/extend/hold onto these players?

49 mins; February 14, 2025

Marchand impresses in 4 Nations Face-Off debut

33 mins; February 13, 2025

What is the Bruins’ ideal deadline move?

54 mins; February 07, 2025

What to make of Sweeney’s deadline comments

40 mins; February 06, 2025

Time for the Bruins to make some decisions

62 hours 42 mins; January 31, 2025

We're about ready to write off the Bruins

44 mins; January 29, 2025

Can the Bruins retool … and still make the playoffs?

48 mins; January 25, 2025

Which players could Bruins move in a retool?

43 mins; January 22, 2025

Will the Bruins’ front office accept a retool?

53 mins; January 18, 2025

What to make of Cam Neely’s deadline comments?

44 mins; January 17, 2025

It’s time for the Bruins to make a move w/ Ty Anderson

50 mins; January 10, 2025

Should the Bruins just accept a retool?

40 mins; January 08, 2025

Bruins can’t buy a goal these days

44 mins; January 04, 2025

Are we changing our predictions for Bruins in 2025?

39 mins; January 02, 2025

Bruins return from break with stinker against Blue Jackets

37 mins; December 28, 2024

Was Bruins’ dominance of Caps best win of season?

30 mins; December 26, 2024

Bruins spoil a strong performance in Edmonton

28 mins; December 20, 2024

Bruins bounce back in Calgary

33 mins; December 18, 2024

Bruins Mailbag Special!

46 mins; December 14, 2024

Bruins take another step back in Winnipeg

32 mins; December 12, 2024

What to make of Bruins’ 3-game win streak?

48 mins; December 06, 2024

Are the Bruins turning a corner under Sacco?

36 mins; December 04, 2024

What should Bruins fans be thankful for this season?

43 mins; November 29, 2024

When Will the Bruins Start Scoring Again?

39 mins; November 27, 2024

Did the Bruins make the right call moving on from Montgomery? w/ Ty Anderson

42 mins; November 22, 2024

Where do Joe Sacco and the Bruins Go From Here?

35 mins; November 21, 2024

Are the 2024-25 Bruins just… bad?

50 mins; November 15, 2024

Hampus Lindholm’s injury is bad news for Bruins

32 mins; November 14, 2024

How is the Linus Ullmark trade looking for Boston? w/ Ty Anderson

45 mins; November 08, 2024

Is this poor Bruins start not a mirage?

28 mins; November 07, 2024

Did anyone expect Bruins’ offense to be THIS bad?

35 mins; November 01, 2024

Have the Bruins hit rock bottom with scoring woes?

33 mins; October 31, 2024

How can Bruins right the ship amid slow start?

48 mins; October 25, 2024

Why the same bad themes are popping up for the Bruins

34 mins; October 24, 2024

What have been the top surprises for Bruins so far this season?

31 mins; October 18, 2024

Is Bruins fourth line the best trio in hockey so far this year?

34 mins; October 17, 2024

Bruins take steps forward in win over Montreal

37 mins; October 11, 2024

What Went Wrong in Bruins Season-Opening Loss

31 mins; October 10, 2024

Expectations for Jeremy Swayman, Bruins this season?

52 mins; October 04, 2024

What are the Chances Jeremy Swayman Plays for the Bruins Again?

39 mins; October 03, 2024

Who has stood out so far at Bruins training camp?

43 mins; September 28, 2024

How Are Top Prospects Playing in Training Camp?

34 mins; September 25, 2024

Don Sweeney on Jeremy Swayman & Reacting to Lines

41 mins; September 19, 2024

Is it time to panic about Jeremy Swayman's contract? w/ Ty Anderson

43 mins; September 19, 2024

What are we watching for during Bruins training camp

37 mins; September 13, 2024

Players to Watch From Rookie Camp

32 mins; September 12, 2024

Breaking down Brad Marchand's comments about health, contract & more

50 mins; September 06, 2024

Brad Marchand Had Three Surgeries This Summer

33 mins; September 04, 2024

Answering your Bruins mailbag questions before camp opens

59 mins; August 30, 2024

Is it Time to Worry About Jeremy Swayman’s Negotiations?

41 mins; August 29, 2024

What are you most excited for during the 2024-25 Bruins season? w/ Ty Anderson

38 mins; August 23, 2024

Could the Bruins bring in a former star on a PTO deal?

38 mins; August 22, 2024

Which Bruins Veterans Will Be Most Impactful in 2024-25?

35 mins; August 15, 2024

Judd Sirott is the new TV voice of the Bruins

32 mins; August 08, 2024

Will the Bruins Sign Blake Wheeler or Kailer Yamamoto? w/ Joe Haggerty

43 mins; August 03, 2024

What is the future of Jim Montgomery in Boston? w/ Ty Anderson

54 mins; July 27, 2024

The BEST Don Sweeney Draft Picks

32 mins; July 22, 2024

Jeremy Swayman, Fabian Lysell and Stanley Cup Contention

39 mins; July 19, 2024

First Bruins Lineup Projection for 2024-25

39 mins; July 10, 2024

Recapping Bruins' Dev Camp/Free Agency

66 hours 17 mins; July 06, 2024

Who Will Replace Jake DeBrusk?

38 mins; July 05, 2024

Bruins' 2024 Draft Class Review

28 mins; June 29, 2024

What to make of the Linus Ullmark trade

48 mins; June 25, 2024

Would Linus Ullmark approve a trade to Ottawa?

33 mins; June 22, 2024

Who stays and who goes among Bruins' free agents?

58 mins; June 21, 2024

Should Bruins feel better after Panthers' dominant run?

56 mins; June 15, 2024

What to make of Bruins coaching reshuffle

35 mins; June 14, 2024

What's next for Bruins' next wave of Providence players?

33 mins; June 08, 2024

Who are the greatest villains in Bruins history?

38 mins; June 05, 2024

Which center should the Bruins prioritize this offseason? w/ Ty Anderson

43 mins; May 31, 2024

What Can the Bruins Get for Linus Ullmark?

40 mins; May 30, 2024

What type of team are the Bruins looking to build this summer?

48 mins; May 24, 2024

What Will Don Sweeney and the Bruins Do this Offseason?

33 mins; May 23, 2024

Reacting to Bruins’ season-ending loss and what’s next?

35 mins; May 18, 2024

Do the Bruins have momentum on their side after Game 5 win?

32 mins; May 16, 2024

Previewing Game 4 of Bruins vs Panthers, Impact of Brad Marchand Injury w/ Ty Anderson

48 mins; May 12, 2024

Bruins-Panthers shifts to TD Garden

41 mins; May 10, 2024

What’s at stake for this Bruins core with another Game 7?

42 mins; May 03, 2024

Is it time to panic after Bruins letdown loss in Game 5?

34 mins; May 01, 2024

Will the Bruins Stick with Swayman in Game 4?

23 mins; April 27, 2024

How are we feeling about the Bruins-Leafs Series after Three Games?

34 mins; April 26, 2024

Will the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs in another playoff rematch? w/ Ty Anderson

33 mins; April 19, 2024

How can the Bruins handle the Maple Leafs in the playoffs?

38 mins; April 17, 2024

Is this Don Sweeney’s best year yet with Bruins? w/ Ty Anderson

50 mins; April 13, 2024

Who has the Most Pressure on the Bruins Entering the Playoffs?

33 mins; April 12, 2024

What expectations should be set for Bruins’ playoff run? w/ Ty Anderson

33 mins; April 06, 2024

Is a first-round matchup with Lightning bad news for Bruins? w/ Scott McLaughlin

32 mins; April 04, 2024

What’s the ideal Bruins lineup for Game 1?

28 mins; March 29, 2024

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