Poke the Bear

Connor Ryan and Ty Anderson break down what went wrong in the Bruins’ ugly loss to the Blues and whether Marco Sturm needs to shake up Boston’s struggling top six. The guys debate reuniting Morgan Geekie with David Pastrnak, whether Pavel Zacha’s line has run its course and which Bruins stars need to take more ownership offensively. Then they dig into the Dylan Larkin trade saga, why Boston should be careful about overpaying for a good player who may not be the missing piece, and whether the Bruins should hold their assets for a bigger star. Plus, Connor and Ty discuss the NHL’s growing no-trade clause problem and whether Casey Mittelstadt has played his way from potential trade chip to extension candidate. 0:00 Intro 0:49 Why the Bruins Can’t Afford Nights Like This 3:59 Does Marco Sturm Need to Break Up the Top Six? 8:34 Bruins Stars Need to Take Ownership 15:01 PrizePicks 16:13 Should the Bruins Trade for Dylan Larkin? 23:11 Should Boston Wait for a Bigger Star? 27:09 Are No-Trade Clauses Hurting the NHL? 30:15 Should the Bruins Extend Casey Mittelstadt? 39:14 Final Thoughts 40:34 Outro The CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks! New users, download the app today and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! That’s code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack! 18+ in eligible areas. Terms apply. Collect responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this live episode of Poke The Bear Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live with instant reaction to the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Bruins sit atop the Atlantic Division after an impressive 8-2-1 start to the NHL season.  In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined once again by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Boston's 6-0 win over the Nashville Predators. The guys also get into the Bruins’ promising youth movement, featuring Michael DiPietro and Frederic Brunet. Later, they take the temperature of this team amid an 8-2-1 start. How much have expectations changed after the first 11 games? Conor and Ty break it down.  Don’t miss another insightful episode of Poke the Bear on CLNS! 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

On this live episode of Poke The Bear Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky go live with instant reaction to the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars game. 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

Conor Ryan reacts to the Bruins’ five-game winning streak after sweeping the Ducks and Kings on their West Coast trip. He breaks down why Boston’s young core has completely changed the outlook of the team, with Fraser Minten, James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras all making immediate impacts alongside the Bruins’ established stars. Conor also looks at Jeremy Swayman’s strong start, Michael DiPietro earning his first NHL win and the depth that continues to step up across the lineup. Plus, he discusses Marco Sturm’s impressive start behind the bench, the decision to scratch Nikita Zadorov and why Boston’s combination of young talent and veteran leadership is creating legitimate excitement about both this season and the Bruins’ long-term future. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Bruins Sweep West Coast & Win Five Straight 2:23 Bruins Young Core Driving Early Success 5:35 How High Can Boston’s Ceiling Go? 7:20 Fraser Minten, James Hagens & Frederic Brunet 8:32 Bruins-Ducks Takeaways & Michael DiPietro 9:50 Bruins Depth Continues to Step Up 11:24 PrizePicks 13:10 Bruins Take Care of Business vs. Kings 14:29 Young Bruins Leading the Way at 5-on-5 16:44 Marco Sturm’s Impact 17:54 Nikita Zadorov Scratched 19:03 Sturm’s Lineup Adjustments Pay Off 20:36 Boston’s Young Players Keep Earning Bigger Roles 22:10 Bruins’ Long-Term Outlook 23:20 Final Thoughts 24:13 Outro The CLNS Media Network 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 if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices