Poke the Bear

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Zdeno Chara's new role with the Bruins, Boston's split training-camp roster, and the top surprises through the first week of camp.  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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's preseason win over the Rangers, which players are on the roster bubble, and Zdeno Chara taking on a new role with the team. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:05 Bruins moving closer to making roster cuts 03:05 Reaction to Bruins 5-4 preseason win over Rangers 07:16 Have any of the Bruins’ younger players done enough to make the roster? 14:09 PrizePicks 15:24 Bruins lineups starting to take shape in preseason 22:04 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 22:41 Does Fabian Lysell fit anywhere on this roster? 25:49 Will John Beecher get cut? 27:52 Could Andrew Peeke become a valuable asset for the Bruins? 30:08 Bruins name Zdeno Chara hockey operations advisor and mentor 34:10 Thanks for watching! 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

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm's approach with lineup construction, Pavel Zacha's spot at center, and much more.  Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Marco Sturm's first practice as Bruins head coach, the locker-room dynamics in play, and Boston's early line combinations. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 02:45 Takeaways from first Bruins training camp practice 12:25 Why Morgan Geekie is vital to the Bruins’ success this season 16:44 PrizePicks 18:02 Reacting to Sturm and Zadorov’s comments 23:42 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 24:17 David Pastrnak absent at training camp due to tendonitis injury 26:19 Don Sweeney offers no PTO’s to free agents 29:07 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor runs through another mailbag — with questions about Marco Sturm's approach in training camp, the odds of younger players earning an NHL starting role, and much more.  Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Terms apply. What time is it? Gametime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the chances of Fraser Minten and Dans Locmelis making some noise at Bruins training camp, as well as initial storylines to follow during camp.  ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:10 Remembering the lives of those lost on 9/11 01:46 Rookie camp is underway! Could Dans Ločmelis make the roster? 11:55 PrizePicks 13:42 What’s Fraser Minten’s ceiling? 20:45 Gametime 22:14 Bruins Training Camp begins next week  28:14 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the Bruins' shifting culture under David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman's comments on Thursday, and the start of rookie camp.  Poke The Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Terms apply. What time is it? Gametime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's captain's practices, David Pastrnak's growing leadership role, Fabian Lysell's odds of cracking the roster, and more.  Poke The Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Terms apply. What time is it? Gametime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's upcoming Captains Practices, Viktor Arvidsson's fit in Boston, and uncertainty regarding Boston's outlook this winter.  Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the potential of the Bruins targeting a player like Mason McTavish or Rasmus Andersson this season — as well as how Boston can go about adding more help at center in the coming years.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:44 Should the Bruins trade for Rasmus Andersson? 17:43 PrizePicks 20:28 Should the Bruins trade for Mason McTavish? 28:54 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 29:29 Should the Bruins stick with their current recruitment strategy? 36:12 Thanks for watching Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the odds of the Bruins actually being underrated this season, the confidence in a Jeremy Swayman bounce-back, and Ty's interview with James Hagens.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 4:21 Are the Bruins being underrated? 20:48 PrizePicks 22:35 Can Jeremy Swayman bounce back this season? 31:00 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 32:34 James Hagens officially returning to Boston College for sophomore season 39:35 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this mailbag episode of Poke The Bear, Conor maps out potential trade chips on Boston's roster and maps out the worst-case scenario if Boston's stars ask for a trade this winter.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:30 Thoughts on abundance of middle six forwards 8:10 How can the Bruins land a top four right-handed defenseman?  15:45 PrizePicks 17:22 What will Bruins 2026 offseason look like?  21:40 Which Bruins could be potential trade deadline sell-offs? 26:23 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside, Celtics All Access, and Patriots Press Pass! 27:48 Could Pastrnak request a trade by November? 32:34 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty give their predictions for which lineup Marco Sturm will roll out on Oct. 8 in Boston's season opener. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:54 Dead zone of news 2:06 Projecting the Bruins’ lineup to start the season 2:51 First line 5:42 Second line 10:42 Third line 17:14 Fourth line 22:19 PrizePicks 23:53 1st defensive pairing 28:01 2nd pairing 31:01 3rd pairing 33:07 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside, Patriots Press Pass, and Celtics All Access! 34:42 Goaltenders 40:02 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss who will score 20+ goals for the Bruins, Matt Poitras' potential, and whether or not Fabian Lysell will earn a spot on the Opening Night lineup.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:08 August is overrated! 3:51 Who scores 20 goals on this team? 16:17 PrizePicks 17:56 Where does Matt Poitras fit into this team? 26:51 Subscribe to CLNS Media’s channels on YouTube! 27:51 Who should be the third line RW? 33:18 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the Bruins' leadership hierarchy, Boston's plans for 2026, and James Hagens' next steps as a sophomore at Boston College.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:31 McAvoy says Bruins will head into the season without a captain 10:08 Who will be Bruins’ other A once they name a captain? 12:27 Who could be in the next wave of leaders? 19:45 PrizePicks 21:27 Red Sox continue to frustrate 27:00 Bruins planning for next year’s free agent market? 43:56 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 44:59 Next steps for James Hagens 58:40 Thanks for watching! Check out the guys’ work! Poke the Bear is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor goes into the latest fan-submitted mailbag to answer your questions about James Hagens, other Bruins prospects, Joonas Korpisalo, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the most impactful players on the 2025-26 Bruins, young players to watch, and much more.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 3:41 Who will be the Bruins’ most important player next season? 7:43 Who needs to step up? 11:36 Other important players 14:11 PrizePicks 15:36 Hampus Lindholm’s role 18:25 Big year for Morgan Geekie 19:04 Can Mason Lohrei stabilize his game? 21:22 Rookies to watch 26:13 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside on YouTube! 27:03 Reacting to The Athletic’s ‘way-too-early predictions’ for next season 34:08 Thanks for watching! CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive into expectations for the 2025-26 Boston Bruins and the risks tied to what could be another retooling year. With questions lingering about the roster’s top-end talent and long-term direction, Conor and Ty examine whether the Bruins can remain competitive while building toward the future. Poke the Bear is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Conor's 1-on-1 interview with Marco Sturm on a variety of topics. Poke the Bear is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's free-agent signings, the future of the franchise, and Bruins Development Camp. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:15 Reacting to Bruins free agency signings 14:04 Expectations for next season 19:56 PrizePicks 21:49 Any intriguing signings from free agency? 31:18 Other ways the Bruins could’ve approached this offseason 38:32 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside on YouTube! 39:02 Reacting to development camp 48:18 Timeline for James Hagens 53:06 Thanks for watching! Poke the Bear is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNSDownload the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices