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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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October 29 · 59 min
Bruins do NOT measure up to Hurricanes // Sports Hub Underground
Matt & Ty catch up on the Bruins in the latest episode. Chief topic: The Bruins hung around with the Hurricanes but can't quite measure up to them. And is their scoring-goaltending combo sustainable? Timestamps below. 0:20 Opening thoughts 5:13 Bruins can't measure up to Hurricanes 14:05 Is their scoring/goaltending combo sustainable? 30:37 Dylan Larkin holding out for a trade 49:55 The Bruins' "Hometown Remix" sweaters Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts. 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.
October 21 · 43 min
Khusnutdinov extended, Zadorov benched, and a call on Zacha // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty discuss the latest hot topics on the Boston Bruins in the latest episode. Timestamps below. 0:00 Intro 5:59 Marat Khusnutdinov extension reactions 15:44 Nikita Zadorov gets benched 24:20 Comparing the Bruins' veterans to the kids 34:00 Bruins need to make a call on Pavel Zacha 37:19 Celtics season opener reactions 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.
October 13 · 52 min
Are the Bruins a SKILL team now?! // Sports Hub Underground
Matt & Ty tackle an interesting big-picture thought: are the Bruins evolving into more of a skill team before our eyes? That and much more on the B's in the newest episode. Timestamps: 4:33 Are the Bruins a skill team now? 21:12 Charlie McAvoy's return to the defense 27:44 Bruins relying more on young players 32:14 Prospects off to hot start in college ranks 45:20 Catching up on the goalies 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.
October 7 · 42 min
Identity: What ARE the 2026-27 Bruins? // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty discuss the past week of Boston Bruins hockey on the latest episode. Timestamps below. 0:00 Intro 1:50 Bruins have an identity problem 16:57 James Hagens' ups and downs 28:39 Pavel Zacha contract update 38:37 Michael DiPietro's game/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.
September 30 · 39 min
REACTIONS: Bruins win, Marchenko trade, and more // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty react to the Bruins' season-opening win and more from the hockey world in the newest episode. Timestamps below. 0:20 JJ Peterka's Bruins debut 7:20 Will Borgen and the defense 14:55 Swayman outduels Shesterkin 21:03 Fraser Minten's line 28:45 Kirill Marchenko traded to Toronto 35:03 Henri Jokiharju trade rumors 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.
September 23 · 36 min
BRUINS CAMP: Who's on the bubble? // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty discuss the latest out of Boston Bruins training camp and preseason action. Timestemps below. 0:20 Ty recaps his trip to Chicago 7:08 David Pastrnak responds to captain spoilers 13:00 Frederic Brunet and the roster bubble 23:51 JJ Peterka first reactions 27:13 Bruins lines at camp 30:56 Matt Poitras updates 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.
September 14 · 1 hr 7 min
James Hagens DOMINATES Bruins prospect showcase // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty talk Bruins and a lot of other things in the latest episode. Jump to 16:30 for the start of the hockey talk. Full timestamps below. 0:20 Friday the 13th, Bigfoot, and Target 16:30 James Hagens dominates prospect showcase 28:59 Comparing Fraser Minten to Sabres signing Noah Ostlund 37:56 Pavel Zacha's contract situation 48:28 What does a successful Bruins season look like? 56:58 Chris Kreider signs with Montreal 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.
September 10 · 31 min
Should the BRUINS sign Chris Kreider? // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty talk Boston sports in the newest episode. They give some quick thoughts on the Patriots season opener before discussing whether the Bruins should look into signing Chris Kreider, who just became a free agent, among other things. 0:20 Quick thoughts on the Patriots' loss in Seattle 8:03 Should the Bruins sign Chris Kreider? 18:18 Elias Lindholm and his back problems 26:50 Charlie McAvoy talks captaincy 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.
September 9 · 1 hr
PAYDAY: Bruins give Fraser Minten the bag // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty discuss Fraser Minten's seven-year extension with the Bruins, among many other topics. 0:20 Opening rambles 4:11 Fraser Minten extension reactions 9:30 Should Minten be the No. 1 center? 17:44 What this means for Elias Lindholm 23:23 What this means for James Hagens 29:35 Projecting the rest of the lineup 45:03 Should the NHL loosen roster/cap rules? 50:31 Video game talk: Ocarina of Time, GTA6 57:43 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.
September 4 · 47 min
PREVIEW: Bruins training camp roster // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty discuss the Bruins' offensive and defensive lineups ahead of training camp, among other topics. 0:20 Matt's new place, classic memes, and late-night TV 8:00 Dissecting the Bruins' forward groups 17:14 Waiver and trade options 25:01 Dissecting the Bruins' defensive lineup 33:53 Veteran goalies for camp competition? 40:16 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 September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn more: https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/ Violent Gentlemen Hockey Club: https://vghc.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 28 · 1 hr 5 min
BIG trades and signings coming to the NHL // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty discuss the latest hot-button Bruins and NHL topics, among other things, in the newest episode. The guys loosen up with some opening chit-chat before diving into the sports topics. 0:20 Nostalgia for CDs and vintage hats, among other topics 13:14 Will the Bruins sign someone to a PTO? 21:51 The roles of the Bruins' young players 31:24 Bruins getting lots of national TV love 39:30 Cale Makar on the verge of huge extension 51:54 Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests a trade 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.
August 24 · 30 min
Can the Bruins just NAME A CAPTAIN already? // Sports Hub Underground
Matt and Ty discuss the latest news on the Boston Bruins and the NHL. Matt recaps an unfortunate incident from his vacation for a few minutes before they dive into the sports. Timestamps below. 0:20 Matt got stung by a jellyfish on vacation 6:31 Bruins training camp is approaching 13:22 The Bruins STILL aren't naming a captain 27:00 The B's are playing two games in Germany next season 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.
August 8 · 59 min
SUMMER: Talking baseball, concerts, and leftover hockey // Sports Hub Underground
Matt Dolloff and Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub talk a number of topics as part of the newest Sports Hub Underground podcast. Topics include Ty's recent concert trip to Gillette Stadium, the Red Sox' magical turnaround, the new Chris Hansen movie "Primetime" starring Robert Pattinson, the NHL's projected free-agent class next summer, and the Pavel Zacha contract situation with 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.
July 29 · 58 min
CAMP: thoughts Patriots and leftover Bruins takes // Sports Hub Underground
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.
July 24 · 1 hr 5 min
BREAKDOWN: The Bruins' roster as currently constituted // Sports Hub Underground
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.
July 17 · 41 min
SCHEDULE DAY: Breaking down the Bruins' slate // Sports Hub Underground
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.
June 30 · 42 min
The BEST free-agent ideas for the Bruins // Sports Hub Underground
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.
June 30 · 1 hr 15 min
Bruins trade reactions, draft thoughts, and more // Sports Hub Underground
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.
June 25 · 54 min
Reacting to the NHL's busy trade market // Sports Hub Underground
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.
June 15 · 1 hr 7 min
What the Bruins can learn from Carolina // Sports Hub Underground
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.

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