Welcome back to another episode of 'Poke the Bear' with your hosts Conor Ryan of Boston.com and Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal. Today's lineup is as electric as a fresh sheet of ice. We kick off with Tyler Bertuzzi's controversial leap to Toronto – did he underestimate the pressure cooker of Maple Leafs hockey, or will he prove to be the missing piece? Then, we revisit the all-too-familiar storyline of the Maple Leafs' enduring challenges. The spotlight shifts to rookie sensation Mason Lohrei and his standout debut, as we analyze what makes him NHL material. And for the main event, it's a faceoff between Jake DeBrusk and Tyler Bertuzzi – who is the ultimate asset for a franchise? Lace up for this and more as we 'Poke the Bear' in the world of hockey. Don't miss it!

Topics:

- Does Tyler Bertuzzi regret his decision to go to Toronto?

- Same ole Toronto

- Mason Lohrei had one heck of a debut

- Why Lohrei looks like he’ll stick at the NHL level

- Who would you rather have: Jake DeBrusk or Tyler Bertuzzi?

Poke The Bear with Conor Ryan Ep. 175

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