About this episode
Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 170 Could the Bruins make an early trade? Conor Ryan of Boston.com rides solo for this one! With the Bruins playing only one game in five days, Conor is here to discuss the team's performance so far and what we can expect moving forward. He also answers some user-submitted questions in Poke the Bear's first mailbag segment of the season. 01:01 Bruins' schedule favors them as team transitions. 04:12 JVR boosts power play with excellent skills. 13:45 Montgomery likes Poitras; good skater, effective forechecker. Bruins want to test him in top six. 17:32 Can Ryan Nugent-Hopkins solidify the Bruins' power play? 21:00 Unclear contract status, potential value to Bruins. This episode of Poke the Bear is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Visit FanDuel.com/BOSTON and start earning BONUS BETS with America’s #1 Sportsbook! 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234 Conor Ryan Reporter for Boston.com Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices