Which Bruins could REGRESS this season?

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 Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices