Poke the Bear - CLNS Media https://www.clnsmedia.com/tag/poke-the-bear/ Covering Boston Sports Since 2009 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:42:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.clnsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Favicon.png Poke the Bear - CLNS Media https://www.clnsmedia.com/tag/poke-the-bear/ 32 32 Jonathan Aspirot is becoming a key piece for Boston | Poke The Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/jonathan-aspirot-is-becoming-a-key-piece-for-boston-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jonathan-aspirot-is-becoming-a-key-piece-for-boston-poke-the-bear Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:39:16 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=150332 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor discusses the Bruins’ 10-2 win over the Rangers, Jonathan Aspirot’s new deal, and much more. 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 [...]

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]]> In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor discusses the Bruins’ 10-2 win over the Rangers, Jonathan Aspirot’s new deal, and much more.

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]]> The Bruins can’t get out of their own way | Poke the Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/the-bruins-cant-get-out-of-their-own-way-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bruins-cant-get-out-of-their-own-way-poke-the-bear Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:04:22 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=150268 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston’s loss to the Kraken, Hampus Lindholm’s injury, the goalie rotation, and much more. 0:00 – ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 2:23 – Bruins lose 7-4 to Kraken 6:57 – Bruins Goalie Play this season 15:57 – Prizepicks 17:17 – Bruins place Hampus Lindholm on IR 21:51 [...]

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]]> In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston’s loss to the Kraken, Hampus Lindholm’s injury, the goalie rotation, and much more.

0:00 – ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
2:23 – Bruins lose 7-4 to Kraken
6:57 – Bruins Goalie Play this season
15:57 – Prizepicks
17:17 – Bruins place Hampus Lindholm on IR
21:51 – Subscribe to the Podcast!
23:10 – Looking at how Bruins develop younger players
30:10 – Wrapping up

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]]> Do the Bruins have some decisions to make over younger players? | Poke The Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/do-the-bruins-have-some-decisions-to-make-over-younger-players-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-the-bruins-have-some-decisions-to-make-over-younger-players-poke-the-bear Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:09:08 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=150270 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor runs through your mailbag questions — touching on topics such as Fraser Minten, the trade deadline, and much more. 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 [...]

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]]> In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor runs through your mailbag questions — touching on topics such as Fraser Minten, the trade deadline, and much more.

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]]> Are the Bruins going on a run with Pastrnak, McAvoy back? https://www.clnsmedia.com/are-the-bruins-going-on-a-run-with-pastrnak-mcavoy-back/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-the-bruins-going-on-a-run-with-pastrnak-mcavoy-back Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:52:51 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149878 On this LIVE episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan & Ty Anderson react to Bruins vs Jets. David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: 📲Sign up at ⁠http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ & [...]

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]]> On this LIVE episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan & Ty Anderson react to Bruins vs Jets. David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

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]]> Are the Bruins’ injuries proving to be too much? | LIVE Poke The Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/are-the-bruins-injuries-proving-to-be-too-much-live-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-the-bruins-injuries-proving-to-be-too-much-live-poke-the-bear Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:25:16 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149793 On this LIVE episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan & Evan Marinofsky recap yesterday’s loss for the Bruins against the Detroit Red Wings. They also take a look at the latest injury news surrounding the team and discuss if they are capable of surviving with so many key players out with injuries. Poke The [...]

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]]> On this LIVE episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan & Evan Marinofsky recap yesterday’s loss for the Bruins against the Detroit Red Wings. They also take a look at the latest injury news surrounding the team and discuss if they are capable of surviving with so many key players out with injuries.

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]]> Does Morgan Geekie have the best contract in the NHL? | LIVE Poke The Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/does-morgan-geekie-have-the-best-contract-in-the-nhl-live-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-morgan-geekie-have-the-best-contract-in-the-nhl-live-poke-the-bear Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:20:03 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149686 In this LIVE episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson react to the Bruins’ overtime win over the Kings, as well as discuss the heater that Morgan Geekie has been on lately, and are starting to ask the question: Does he have the best contract in the NHL? They also take a [...]

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]]> In this LIVE episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson react to the Bruins’ overtime win over the Kings, as well as discuss the heater that Morgan Geekie has been on lately, and are starting to ask the question: Does he have the best contract in the NHL? They also take a look at some of the Bruins’ top prospects and how they have been playing of late, including James Hagens.

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]]> Which Bruins prospects are STANDING OUT this season? | Poke the Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/which-bruins-prospects-are-standing-out-this-season-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-bruins-prospects-are-standing-out-this-season-poke-the-bear Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:24:21 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149688 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan dive into a discussion on the next wave of Bruins prospects, including James Hagens, Will Zellers, and Dean Letourneau. They discuss how each prospect is faring in college hockey this year and which prospects are standing out in Providence. Poke the Bear is Powered by: [...]

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]]> In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan dive into a discussion on the next wave of Bruins prospects, including James Hagens, Will Zellers, and Dean Letourneau. They discuss how each prospect is faring in college hockey this year and which prospects are standing out in Providence.

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]]> Could Marat Khusnutdinov Be the Next Morgan Geekie? | Poke the Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/could-marat-khusnutdinov-be-the-next-morgan-geekie-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-marat-khusnutdinov-be-the-next-morgan-geekie-poke-the-bear Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:09:02 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149453 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty react to Boston’s OT win over Buffalo, Elias Lindholm’s injury, and more trade rumors involving Boston. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:22 Reacting to win vs Sabres & other recent games 08:47 Lindholm suffers lower-body injury. Is it Khusnutdinov’s time to shine? 18:21 PrizePicks 20:07 Should [...]

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]]> In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty react to Boston’s OT win over Buffalo, Elias Lindholm’s injury, and more trade rumors involving Boston.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
01:22 Reacting to win vs Sabres & other recent games
08:47 Lindholm suffers lower-body injury. Is it Khusnutdinov’s time to shine?
18:21 PrizePicks
20:07 Should the Bruins trade Pavel Zacha?
28:29 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside!
29:03 Martin Nečas signs 8-year extension
32:34 Thanks for watching!

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]]> Bruins Snap Losing Streak but Plenty of Work to Do | Poke The Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/bruins-snap-losing-streak-but-plenty-of-work-to-do-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bruins-snap-losing-streak-but-plenty-of-work-to-do-poke-the-bear Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:00:05 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149334 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor reacts to Boston’s 3-2 win over the Avalanche and looks at the big picture after an extended losing skid. 💰CLNS Media is Powered by: 📲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 [...]

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]]> In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor reacts to Boston’s 3-2 win over the Avalanche and looks at the big picture after an extended losing skid.

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]]> Reacting to Brad Marchand’s Emotional Return to Boston | Poke the Bear https://www.clnsmedia.com/reacting-to-brad-marchands-emotional-return-to-boston-poke-the-bear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reacting-to-brad-marchands-emotional-return-to-boston-poke-the-bear Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:00:47 +0000 https://www.clnsmedia.com/?p=149182 In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan react to an emotional night at TD Garden. Brad Marchand returned to Boston for the first time since being traded to the Panthers, who got the better of the Bruins last night, winning 4-3. The guys discuss the Bruins’ losing streak, why Marchand will always [...]

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]]> In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan react to an emotional night at TD Garden. Brad Marchand returned to Boston for the first time since being traded to the Panthers, who got the better of the Bruins last night, winning 4-3. The guys discuss the Bruins’ losing streak, why Marchand will always be loved in Boston, and whether he could return to the Bruins in some capacity after his career.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
00:00 Intro
01:32 Brad Marchand’s emotional tribute
07:18 Why the Bruins didn’t get enough in the Marchand trade
12:34 PrizePicks
14:39 Loss to Panthers extends Bruins’ losing streak to 5
17:52 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside
18:27 Brad Marchand’s postgame interview
20:23 What’s next for Marchand?
21:35 Final thoughts

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