Poke the Bear

How can Bruins right the ship amid slow start?

Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive deep into the Boston Bruins’ recent matchup against the Dallas Stars and explore the recurring issues that have plagued the team. Why are players not fully buying into the system, and what does this mean for the season? They also discuss head coach Jim Montgomery’s position—could he be on the hot seat?

Plus, they analyze potential moves that need to be made up front to turn the season around. Join them for a detailed breakdown, player insights, and our predictions for the Bruins moving forward.

0:00 – Intro
1:00 – Bruins’ current struggles
4:00 – Identity crisis discussion
6:14 – Identity feels off
9:01 – Importance of early wins
12:09 – Football season begins
14:01 – Team urgency issues
18:25 – Future clarity issues
22:10 – Players’ execution problems
24:23 – Bruins’ patience needed
26:18 – Roster tweaks discussed
29:02 – Potential signings explored
31:46 – Lysell’s performance discussed
34:46 – Call up unfinished products
39:00 – Coach phone mishap

 

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Jackson Tolliver

Jackson Tolliver is a producer, writer, and editor for CLNS Media. He graduated from Emerson College in 2024 where he studied journalism, focused on sports media. He previously worked for The Boston Globe as a sports correspondent and WHDH 7News as a broadcast writer.

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