Is Carolina the best first-round matchup for Bruins?

About this episode

Conor and Evan discuss the Bruins' recent struggles, the loss to Carolina, and potential first-round playoff matchups.

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston's loss to Carolina, James Hagens' potential arrival, and first-round matchups. 0:00 - Welcome in 1:39 - Looking at Bruins recent struggles 8:18 - Bruins lose 6-5 to Hurricanes last night 12:22 - Awaken 180 13:48 - Should Bruins call up James Hagens? 25:29 - Prizepicks 27:15 - More on James Hagens getting called up 33:48 - Rocket Money 35:45 - Potential Bruins 1st Round Playoff Matchups 42:06 - Wrapping up! Poke The Bear on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Conor Ryan

Guest: Evan

Topics covered

• Boston Bruins
• Carolina Hurricanes
• NHL Playoffs
• James Hagens
• sports news

Keywords

• Bruins
• Hurricanes
• James Hagens
• NHL
• playoffs

Sponsors

Awaken 180, Prize Picks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Poke The Bear, CLNS Media

Places: Carolina, Boston

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