Welcome back to #DontPokeThePod where @_RyEllis_ brings you the Boston Bruins latest. This week we dive into the state of the Bruins, six games into the regular season and the other happenings around the league, including the tough subject involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Later in the show, Ry talks "great hockey names" in tribute to the late, great "Wiz" Harry. 

This week's #DontPokeThePod we gear up for the Boston Bruins regular-season opener at home in the TD Garden vs The Dallas Stars. @_RyEllis_ dives into the injury report and what he hopes to see in the early going for this Bruins team. 

- Curtis Lazar and the forward depth
- An October preview and prediction
- Ry has questions for those all aboard the Youth Movement in the Bruins organization that also find themselves in the Anti-Sweeney train...

@_RyEllis_ dives into the Boston Bruins final preseason game. Sharing his last thoughts on the team and where things stand leading up to the regular-season opener. Covering the second line, special teams, the goalies as the final roster takes shape. 

2:20 - Recapping Ry's takeaways from the first two preseason games vs The Caps and Rangers
12:20 - Zeroing in on the 4th line projections
14:20 - Jack Studnicka getting his chance with Taylor Hall & Craig Smith
21:35 - Fabian Lysell & Brett Harrison reassigned to their Junior squads
26:19 - #EmbraceDebate Head Coach Edition

3:20 - Ry talks NCAA Hockey and Bruins Hockey East players
9:50 - This past weekends Prospect Challenge in Buffalo and his thoughts on Jesper Froden
14:50 - Training Camp Updates, Standouts & Roster Implications 
20:30 - JakeDeBrusk & Bruce Cassidy getting on the same page. 
25:15 - Ry circles the calendar with his Games of the Month
36:40 - #EmbraceDebate Islanders/Caps who do you despise more?

Episode 2: The Young Gunz:
2:30 | Ry discusses "The Poke Line" The show's new voicemail line to call in with your B's questions and rants 508-296-4449
3:30 | Ry dives into the latest B's news including Captain's practice and Rookie Camp. Highlighting players like Jack Studnicka, Fabian Lysell and Jakub Lauko.
18:00 | #EmbraceDebate feat. Johnny Boychuk vs. Dennis Seidenberg and Jack Studnicka vs. Trent Frederic.
30:50 | Before wrapping up Ry touches on more rookie camp notes as the day went on.

0:00-2:20 | Intro Music - Partnerships

2:20 | Host, Ryan Ellis introduces himself & where to find Don't Poke the Pod on social 

5:20 | Ryan breaks down the show's concept & episode agenda

6:30 | Ryan addresses his thoughts on what the team looks like heading into the regular season
25:15 | Ryan touches on the passing of Jimmy Hayes
26:45 | Samsonov & Lucic
34:15 | Who do you keep? Thornton, Kessel or Seguin
40:00 | Ryan touches on Patrice Bergeron's latest comments regarding Krejci and his own contract