In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty dig into one of the most important questions heading into the Bruins’ season — which players are set up to take a step forward, and which ones might be due for a reality check? They run through the regression candidates on Boston’s roster, the veterans who may have had career-best seasons that are tough to replicate, and why that matters for a team still trying to figure out its identity post-rebuild. On the flip side, they make the case for a handful of breakout candidates — younger players with something to prove and the opportunity to finally get consistent minutes. Whether you’re optimistic or skeptical about where this Bruins team is headed, this episode gives you a realistic lens to evaluate the roster before puck drop. Who goes up, who comes down, and what does it mean for Boston’s season?
0:00 – Intro
7:39 – State of the Bruins roster heading into next season
8:24 – Regression candidates: Elias Lindholm breakdown
14:46 – Regression candidates: Hampus Lindholm
19:11 – Defensive pairings & domino effect of Lindholm struggles
24:03 – PrizePicks
25:41 – Breakout candidates: Fraser Minten
28:56 – Breakout candidates: Matt Poitras & the young forward group
34:18 – European players & the culture-building advantage
37:37 – Outro
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