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Matt Dolloff and Ty Anderson, writers at 985TheSportsHub.com, talk Boston sports and whatever's on their mind in the digital corner of 98.5 The Sports Hub.
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Matt & Ty return with a new episode, almost entirely about the Bruins' recent involvement in trade talks for defenseman Rasmus Andersson. The guys start off with some random conversation before diving in...15:26 -- What went wrong in the Bruins' trade pursuit of Rasmus Andersson, and why are they going for this in the first place?25:11 -- How far away are the Bruins from actually becoming a contender again?36:40 -- What Ty likes about Don Sweeney's decision to walk away from the Rasmus Andersson trade.46:50 -- The guys go over what they'd prefer the Bruins to do with their draft picks and trades over the next year or two.1:09:24 -- Another venting session about the problem the NHL has with low-tax cities and their advantages bringing in players.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty deliver their latest dose of podcast chaos. They start off with nearly 15 minutes of banter about their childhoods and their recent experience doing radio shows, before getting into the sports talk. Timestamps are below.14:46 -- Patriots talk21:14 -- Putting the Bruins' streaky season in perspective29:40 -- Discussing the recent performance of the Bruins' goaltenders32:52 -- Marat Khusnutdinov and Fraser Minten playing well lately38:30 -- Should Pavel Zacha be traded or re-signed long-term?52:29 -- Favorite Zdeno Chara momentsSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty return with a new free-flowing remote episode, in which they mostly vent about the Bruins' recent losing streak. The guys touch on everything that's been affecting the B's lately, including their struggles to generate offense, defensive mistakes, and spotty goaltending. Plus, is Marco Sturm having trouble getting his message through?Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty cover a variety of topics, even non-sports-related, in a free-flowing conversation on the newest episode of the Sports Hub Underground. For your convenience, timestamps are below...0:20 -- Show start/why it could help the Patriots in the long run to get punched in the mouth in the regular season instead of the playoffs.6:25 -- The officiating problem plaguing all sports.14:31 -- Grimm the cat makes a cameo appearance.16:39 -- Catching up on the Bruins' recent road trip and various other NHL topics.31:37 -- The impact of Charlie McAvoy in his return, and the sneaky-good season he's having since a slow start.39:00 -- In light of the Quinn Hughes trade, how far away are the Bruins from a deal like that?53:26 -- Some bonus movie talk, including thoughts on the career of Rob Reiner in the wake of his tragic death.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new podcast after extended time away, due to Matt having way too many vacation days to use up. The guys catch up on the past few weeks and dink around before diving into the state of the Boston Bruins.9:54 -- The Bruins remain in the division and playoff race, as they hang in there without David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy.18:43 -- Nikita Zadorov is playing his best hockey under Marco Sturm, and their defensive identity is coming together.28:51 -- Looking back and what turned out to be the turning point of the Bruins' season.32:00 -- Discussing Jeremy Swayman's resurgence and whether the Bruins should play Joonas Korpisalo more in order to keep Swayman fresh.51:03 -- What should be the Bruins' approach at the next trade deadline?57:21 -- The Bruins look like they have a strong emerging prospect class, based on how some of the key names are producing.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty return with a new episode on the start of the Bruins' West Coast road trip, Charlie McAvoy's injury, and the departure of Johnny Beecher, among other topics.2:25 -- Recapping the Bruins' loss in Anaheim and the big-picture problem of blowing games late.10:37 -- A positive of the Bruins' season has been their competitiveness and being a tough out.15:04 -- The Bruins' offensive success has been a pleasant surprise, but can they sustain it with all their injuries?19:19 -- How has the Bruins defense looked without McAvoy so far, and what can they do better?29:09 -- The power play is fourth in the league. What's been key to their success?38:06 -- Thoughts on the Bruins moving on from Johnny Beecher, their latest dud of a draft pick, and whether they've started to improve their drafting recently.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new episode at the Sports Hub studios, going over the latest on the Boston Bruins' winning streak and some notable news items in the world of hockey.11:29 -- Thoughts on the passing of legendary hockey writer Larry Brooks, and the healthy ecosystem of "good" and "evil" among media figures.28:59 -- Initial thoughts on the Bruins' continued winning streak and what's been key to their success.37:22 -- A different take on the Bruins' perceived problems with goaltending and the amount of goals they've been allowing.43:11 -- Nikita Zadorov's tone-setting on the left side of the Bruins defense has been critical for the Bruins' identity and success lately.53:49 -- Thoughts on David Pastrnak's 400th goal and the ceiling he could reach as an all-time goalscorer in the NHL.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new episode discussing the latest on the Boston Bruins and their recent win streak. They start off talking about the state of the B's and a topsy-turvy Eastern Conference, before diving into the details...7:19 -- Hampus Lindholm's impact and Mason Lohrei's struggles18:23 -- The performance of defenseman Jonathan Aspirot21:36 -- Elias Lindholm injury23:53 -- The emergence of Marat Khusnutdinov30:14 -- Jeremy Swayman plays well after sitting two gamesSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new episode focused on the Bruins' recent troubles, fresh trade rumors, and more. They start off with some extended banter on NHL awards, movies, streaming services, and other topics on their mind, before really diving into the Bruins about halfway through. Timestamps below.2:47 -- Weird hockey awards.5:43 -- Naming old athletes.14:27 -- Movie and TV talk.25:22 -- Discussing the Bruins' recent games, what worked and what didn't, and what is sustainable38:50 -- Dissecting Marco Sturm's recent comments on the roster and whether the Bruins may need to play guys to pump up their trade value.45:19 -- Pavel Zacha has come up in recent trade rumors.56:32 -- The latest on Hampus Lindholm's injury and his move to injured reserve.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a remote episode discussing the common themes of the Bruins' losing streak, Brad Marchand's return to Boston, and more.2:27 -- The Bruins' defensive struggles22:33 -- Their resilience in defeat30:34 -- Recapping the worst game of the season so far36:57 -- The latest from Ty on Hampus Lindholm's injury40:28 -- Reacting to Brad Marchand's return54:37 -- What the Bruins can do to improve going forwardSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new episode reacting to the latest action for the Boston Bruins, as well as around the National Hockey League. That and MUCH MORE, starting with a little video game banter before getting into the sports...10:15 -- Quick Patriots thoughts to get it out of their systems.17:21 -- Dissecting the Bruins' games against the Sabres and Lightning, and what tells them about the team in the big picture.39:40 -- Looking ahead to a tough upcoming slate of opponents for the Bruins, including a western road trip.49:13 -- Are we close to seeing a full-on goaltender platoon in Boston?52:19 -- Hampus Lindholm is back with the team, but do they need to rush him back into the lineup?57:05 -- Brady Tkachuk's injury and other NHL topics.1:12:53 -- Ty has a late-breaking take on the Bruins' young players currently lighting it up in the minors.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new remote episode to react to the Bruins' strong start over their first two games of the 2025-26 season.3:32 -- Big-picture thoughts on how the Bruins look to start the season.7:25 -- The guys discuss the performance of the goaltenders in their first starts of the year. (AD)14:01 -- Breaking down the first couple games for the Bruins' new-look forward groups.20:53 -- How has the Bruins defense looked in their first two games in Marco Sturm's defensive-minded system? (AD)31:19 -- The latest on the Hampus Lindholm injury situation and how the Bruins should handle it going forward.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty return with a new episode centered around the start of the Bruins' season. The guys discuss the roster, expectations, and more.4:35 -- Reactions to the Bruins' opening night roster20:45 -- Breaking down the Bruins' forward lines to begin the season36:36 -- Expectations for the Bruins' defensive pairs40:57 -- Can Marco Sturm's coaching style turn the team around?50:08 -- Season expectations for the Bruins and Stanley Cup predictionsSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new episode focusing mainly on how the Bruins have performed in the preseason so far, with the regular season fast approaching. They get into some wild banter about movies, comedy, and general nonsense to start the program, so do note the timestamps...20:29 -- Bruins preseason reactions32:48 -- How the Bruins' coaching staff can get the most out of the team48:26 -- Concerns about the Bruins' young players, and a possible trade for one55:26 -- David Pastrnak thoughts58:53 -- League thoughts, including recent comments by Brad Marchand and expectations for other teams this season1:05:35 -- Jeremy Swayman talk to close things outSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-underground See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty return with a new remote episode, as they discuss the latest out of Bruins training camp and the preseason.2:31 -- Marco Sturm first impressions11:06 -- Bruins-Rangers preseason thoughts16:58 -- Boston's NHL lineup coming into focus28:35 -- Bruins hire Zdeno Chara as Hockey Operations Advisor and Mentor, and closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3j5ibDRYouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://bit.ly/3tSKABsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty discuss the latest out of Boston Bruins training camp in the newest Sports Hub Underground podcast.1:56 -- David Pastrnak out with tendinitis to start camp8:29 -- Position battles to watch25:45 -- Could Matthew Poitras take a step forward?31:38 -- Discussing the left side of the defense to start camp37:44 -- Why the Bruins could roll with three goalies this yearSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3j5ibDRYouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Ty give their latest Bruins training camp preview in a remote episode of the Sports Hub Underground. They run down the whole goaltending depth chart, plus get into some hot-button NHL topics.3:06 -- Jeremy Swayman preview19:03 -- Joonas Korpisalo preview24:55 -- Backup goalie preview, including Michael DiPietro and Simon Zajicek37:35 -- Reacting to the latest news on the contract situations with Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov43:32 -- Discussing the news that the NHL is (finally) implementing a playoff salary cap, after years of teams exploiting the loophole with long-term injured reserveSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3j5ibDRYouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new episode previewing Boston Bruins training camp. They had to cut it off a little early, so this is part 1 of a multipart series. They enjoy some opening banter about their work lives before diving into the hockey... 10:46 -- The meat of the episode previews the Bruins' forward group ahead of training camp. Beyond the top line, there are a lot of spots to fill, and they should all be up for grabs. 40:03 -- Switching gears to the Bruins' rookie camp, there are a couple of interesting players to watch as those practices and the Prospects Challenge events unfold. 46:50 -- The guys preview the Bruins defense ahead of training camp. They have their six pretty much locked in, but what are the projected pairings? And who will be the next man up when guys get injured? Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3j5ibDR YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: https://bit.ly/3tSKABs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return after a break to catch up on the Bruins, including Ty's recent coverage of the team's annual captains' practice. 3:34 -- The Bruins may not name a captain this season, despite just holding their captains' practice in Boston. Is Marco Sturm holding an open competition for the 'C'? 25:38 -- Jeremy Swayman was back in town and made headlines for the wrong reasons. The guys dip their toes into the Swayman waters. 35:36 -- Extended thoughts on the Bruins' roster as it currently stands, and the state of the Bruins front office and their organizational philosophy. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3j5ibDR YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: https://bit.ly/3tSKABs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt & Ty return with a new episode covering some interesting new stories related to the Boston Bruins. They get into some movie talk to kick things off, before diving in on the sports... 11:23 -- The Bruins are reportedly looking to move on from Fabian Lysell. The guys go over the forward's time in Boston, what went wrong, and what it says about both him and the team. 28:28 -- Matt & Ty react to the reinstatement and return to the NHL of former Bruin Milan Lucic, who is reunited with Jim Montgomery for a PTO in St. Louis. 40:51 -- Charlie McAvoy continues to slide down the NHL Network defensemen rankings, but the expectations and demands for him have never been higher. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3j5ibDR YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: https://bit.ly/3tSKABs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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