About this episode
Welcome to "Poke the Bear" episode 242, where Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive deep into the Bruins' 2024 Draft Class Review. Join them as they dissect the team's bold move with first-round pick Dean Letourneau, exploring his potential impact and the team's shift towards high-ceiling players. Discover the Bruins' strategic draft approach, focusing on building a roster of dynamic players with size, speed, and skill. Get insights into the team's upcoming free agency plans, including potential upgrades in the center position and defense. Stay tuned for a discussion on strategic roster improvements and impactful acquisitions shaping the Bruins' offseason narrative. 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Dean Letourneau's potential 5:45 - Need for patience 7:45 - Importance of patience 9:53 - Transition to patient approach 11:05 - Player stats projections 13:11 - Jacob Lauko's departure 16:44 - Bruins draft strategy 18:04 - Prototype for forwards and defense 21:52 - Don Sweeney's free agency plans 22:57 - Don Sweeney's confidence 24:05 - Upgrading the middle Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices