Bruins season preview: Should Boston target Kirill Marchenko?

The NHL regular season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept 29 and the Boston Bruins will host the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Despite the season fast approaching, Boston is interested in adding to their roster. Reports indicate the Bruins are interested in Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko, who reportedly requested a trade from the team, has several NHL suitors.

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty break down the rumors surrounding Marchenko and the Bruins. Is he a good fit for the Bruins? Do they need a player like him? What would he bring to the top six? What would the Bruins have to give up to get him?

They also dive into Boston's preseason finale against Columbus and recap the preseason as a whole. Who stood out? Who has surprised us? Conor and Ty wrap up by evaluating the roster and previewing a new season of hockey. 

00:00 Intro

03:20 Thoughts on the preseason

16:45 Kalshi

18:18 Other notes from preseason + what the Bruins need to add to the roster

23:13 Kirill Marchenko rumors

45:28 Evaluating the current roster

1:02:14 Final roster predictions

1:04:54 Thanks for watching!

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