Poke the Bear
Poke the Bear
Conor Ryan
Which Bruins could REGRESS this season?
42 minutes Posted Aug 9, 2026 at 4:50 pm.
– Intro
– State of the Bruins roster heading into next season
– Regression candidates: Elias Lindholm breakdown
– Regression candidates: Hampus Lindholm
– Defensive pairings & domino effect of Lindholm struggles
– PrizePicks
– Breakout candidates: Fraser Minten
– Breakout candidates: Matt Poitras & the young forward group
– European players & the culture-building advantage
– Outro
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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?
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