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.
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.
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Is a Pavel Zacha trade the best path forward for Bruins (Mailbag)?
Host Conor Ryan discusses a potential Pavel Zacha trade and other Bruins roster questions in this mailbag episode.
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Evan Marinofsky interviews Ty Anderson about potential Fraser Minten contract extensions and other Bruins offseason moves, offering insights into team strategy.
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Sharing leftover thoughts from Bruins' free-agent moves
Conor Ryan shares his lingering insights on the Bruins' recent free-agent decisions, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the team's strategy.
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