Published by Sports Hub Underground
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 Dolloff and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub discuss both the Patriots and Bruins on the newest Sports Hub Underground podcast. Ty picks Matt's brain about the Pats after Matt was down in Foxboro to cover training camp, before they get into some leftover hockey topics from the last episode. Timestamps below. 0:20 Opening banter on random sports and music topics 14:35 Patriots training camp thoughts 31:52 Ty reacts to the Bruins' new coaching hires in Providence 40:05 Thoughts on the Bruins' conference rivals Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
1 hr 5 min
Matt and Ty break down the Bruins' roster in the newest episode. The guys address the team's depth and the decisions they're going to have to make at key spots, how they'd prefer to construct the lines and defensive pairs, and other topics surrounding the B's as currently constituted. Timestamps are below. 0:20 They start off discussing some ideas to spice up the show in the studio 8:29 Big-picture thoughts on the Bruins roster as currently built 17:10 Assessing the Bruins' forward depth charts and how they fit together 34:14 Assessing the defensive depth charts and who plays where 55:45 NHL topics, including the Avs signing Georgii Merkulov and Cutter Gauthier's contract in Anaheim 59:22 Red Sox trade deadline thoughts Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
41 min
Matt and Ty discuss the Boston Bruins' schedule release and other hockey topics in the newest Sports Hub Underground. The guys break down the good and the bad of a tough 2026-27 slate for the B's, as well as some of their off-season moves and whether they're done adding to the roster. Timestamps below. 0:50 Bruins' tough early schedule 7:47 End-of-season gauntlet 13:56 Why the Bruins should be better 20:28 Are the B's done making moves? 28:27 Bergeron's number retirement date 34:06 More Bruins schedule quirks Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
42 min
Matt and Ty go over their list of free-agent fits for the Boston Bruins. The names range from veterans on affordable deals, to younger buy-low players with untapped upside, to depth pieces that make sense for Providence and the bottom-six in the NHL. 2:29 Jacob Trouba 6:55 Mario Ferraro 10:53 Ryan Shea 12:48 Bobby Brink 16:13 Mason Marchment 18:53 Anthony Mantha 21:33 Mark Gatcomb 23:56 Noah Juulsen 26:37 Jaden Schwartz 30:43 Michael Bunting 33:11 Vladimir Tarasenko Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
1 hr 15 min
Matt & Ty return with a new episode centering on the Bruins' busy weekend at the draft, including two trades and some interesting rumors coming out of Boston. TImestamps below. 6:21 Discussing the Bruins' trade for JJ Peterka 21:02 The Fabian Lysell trade and the Bruins' development system 31:45 Draft reactions 40:11 Pavel Zacha's future 56:37 Trade rumors on defense 1:07:41 Bruins hire Kevyn Adams to front office Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
54 min
Matt and Ty return to react to the flurry of trade activity across the NHL and what it means for the Bruins. 1:45 What the trade market means for the Bruins 7:12 Panthers trade for Brady Tkachuk 14:22 Maple Leafs make sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh 17:11 Flames trade for Simon Nemec 19:59 Capitals trade for Joran Kyrou 23:33 Senators trade for William Eklund 27:50 Blackhawks trade for Bowen Byram 32:25 Capitals make sign-and-trade for Alex Tuch 36:28 Big-picture thoughts on the Bruins in the trade market 50:33 Draft preview for the Bruins Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
1 hr 7 min
Matt and Ty return with a new episode centered around the Boston Bruins and their off-season, particularly what they should (and shouldn't) do to return to Stanley Cup contention. 0:31 -- What the Bruins can learn from the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup 6:46 -- Should the Bruins focus on the long-term? 11:49 -- How the Bruins can empower Marco Sturm 19:10 -- Who fits and doesn't fit for the Bruins going forward? 28:41 -- Big-name trade targets for Boston 32:41 -- The Bruins have an Elias Lindholm problem 44:22 -- Thoughts on the Bruins' goaltending situation 54:47 -- Bruins trade package ideas/closing thoughts Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
53 min
Matt and Ty return with a new episode to discuss the latest NHL offseason trade rumors. How can the Bruins get involved in that, or SHOULD they get involved? Timestamps below. 1:26 NHL trade rumors/Dylan Larkin news 10:11 Should the Bruins keep or trade their center prospects? 18:09 Nico Hischier trade rumors 23:35 Pavel Zacha trade possibilities 32:22 Defensemen on the trade block 36:34 The goaltending debate Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
1 hr 2 min
Matt and Ty are back with a new episode to go in depth on the Bruins' options for offseason moves and discuss the latest around the NHL. Timestamps below. 1:04 -- The Bruins are well-positioned to make a trade to bring in high-end talent, without giving up all their valuable assets. the guys go in-depth on what such a move may look like and the potential roadblocks that the team faces in their quest to make an impact addition. 43:12 -- The guys touch on the three teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Which team-building approach will win out? What's the best-case scenario for the Bruins? 53:50 -- Bruce Cassidy can't interview with other teams because the Golden Knights are blocking him. Why are they doing this? Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
1 hr 5 min
Matt and Ty return with a new podcast reacting to the end of the Bruins' playoff run and looking ahead to the off-season. Topics and timestamps below... 1:07 -- Final thoughts on the Bruins-Sabres series 13:47 -- The state of the team for the present and future 18:05 -- The Bruins have an Elias Lindholm problem 32:23 -- Cam Neely admitted the Bruins need more talent and speed 42:20 -- What should the Bruins lineup look like next year? 45:20 -- Reacting to the draft lottery Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
35 min
Matt and Ty recap the Bruins' 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their playoff series. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
56 min
Matt and Ty discuss the state of the Bruins following a 6-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4 of their playoff series. Topics concern both the game and the big picture, including the performance of their core players, problems on defense, the organizational culture, questions about the coaching staff, and more. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
38 min
Matt and Ty are back with a new episode to break down the Bruins' loss to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 3 of their playoff series. 1:28 -- Bruins get nothing from top-6 forwards 9:43 -- A good night for the fourth line 13:56 -- Should the Bruins shake up their forward group for Game 4? 19:46 -- Sabres taking too many shots at Jeremy Swayman 28:56 -- More defensive issues Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
38 min
Matt and Ty react to the Boston Bruins' Game 2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in the newest episode. The guys discuss the Bruins' adjustments from Game 1, the increased physicality, the goaltending difference between Jeremy Swayman and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the performance of the top-6 forwards, and and what to look for in Game 3, among other topics. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
44 min
Matt and Ty discuss the Boston Bruins' Game 1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the newest episode of the Sports Hub Underground podcast. They cover what went wrong for the B's in their third-period collapse and what to look for in Game 2 and beyond. Timestamps below. 1:05 -- The Bruins' lack of "gas" in the third-period collapse 3:34 -- Missed opportunities on offense 11:15 -- Costly defensive mistakes (ad) 22:58 -- The toughness factor 28:12 -- Tage Thompson takes over 33:07 -- Looking ahead to Game 2 (ad) Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
1 hr 6 min
Matt and Ty discuss the Boston Bruins in the playoffs in the latest edition of the Sports Hub Underground podcast. The guys discuss various topics surrounding the team and the greatest time of year in the NHL. 2:23 -- It could be a busy night next Thursday between the Bruins and the NFL Draft, but Ty isn't having the football talk! 12:30 -- The experience factor in Bruins-Sabres 20:25 -- Bruins built to wear down Sabres defense 28:08 -- Key Bruins getting hot at the right time 32:13 -- James Hagens 45:52 -- Who has something to prove in the playoffs? 53:20 -- The NHL playoff format still stinks Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
35 min
Matt and Ty discuss the latest on the Boston Bruins in the newest Sports Hub Underground. They touch on the B's loss in Carolina and what it means for their playoff hopes, what could ultimately be their fatal flaw in the postseason, and the recent call-up of James Hagens, among other things. 0:20 -- Thoughts on the Bruins' loss to the Hurricanes and what it means for them in a potential playoff series. 9:21 -- What kind of team would present the toughest matchup for the Bruins in the playoffs? 24:08 -- Discussing top prospect James Hagens signing his entry-level contract. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
1 hr 5 min
Matt and Ty recap the week that was for the Boston Bruins in the latest episode. 1:46 -- Discussing the Bruins' recent win streak and the playoff possibilities 23:48 -- Is Charlie McAvoy making a late push for Norris Trophy consideration? 38:28 -- James Hagens is off to a solid start in Providence and Don Sweeney personally went to watch him play. Is there a chance he still gets a late-season call-up? 45:19 -- The Bruins have a weird contract situation percolating with former seventh-round pick Andre Gasseau. 53:05 -- Reacting to the Golden Knights firing Bruce Cassidy and replacing him with John Tortorella. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
37 min
Matt & Ty return with a fast-paced, quick-hitting new episode entirely on the James Hagens situation with the Boston Bruins. The guys go over Hagens' desire to straight into the NHL, the Bruins' possible thought process, and what it all means for the top prospect both now and in the future. Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .
41 min
Matt and Ty discuss the Boston Bruins on the latest podcast. The guys talk about the Bruins' recent blown leads and overtime losses, the difference in the performance of Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo, the struggles of Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha's season and contract situation, and more. 2:07 - The Bruins' blown leads and the role of goaltending 5:55 - Jeremy Swayman's recent performance 12:46 - Slumps for Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie 18:00 - Recent issues with the Bruins power play 20:40 - Is Pavel Zacha in line for an extension? 27:37 - The state of the Eastern Conference playoff race 32:33 - Who is the preferred playoff opponent for the Bruins? Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYV RSS: 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 .