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Time to dive into the Headlines featuring bad news from the Bruins who are taking on the Panthers, but lost Charlie McAvoy to injury and a wild day of NBA trades. Then, Chris Price from The Boston Globe joins the show and mentions how the best chance for the Patriots to win is to limit Jaxon Smith-Njigba. And, all of Patriot Nation can breathe a sigh of relief as Drake Maye was listed as a full participant in the first pool injury report of the week.
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show from Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.
A bad Bruins update against the Panthers as Charlie McAvoy exits with an injury, tons of trades going down before tomorrow's NBA trade deadline, and a reset on the recent Red Sox signing in tonight's Headlines.
(00:00) Mack Hollins gets wacky on opening night.(16:36.884) RYAN JOHNSTON is the voice of the Boston Bruins on the 98.5 Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey!(31:29.432) Countdown to Kickoff: 107 HOURS TO GOOOO! We talk about the Super Bowl during this segment, so don't you worry.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Before facing Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks, Celtics acquire Nikola Vucevic for Anfernee Simons, Brandon Beane maybe makes a mistake with his comments, and the Clippers deal away James Harden to Cleveland in the Headlines.
Finding the best All Star roster for the NBA's USA vs World All Star Game, a figure skater unable to use a unique music choice, and Cher's big mistake at the Grammys in Arcand Fire.
We take a break from Super Bowl talk and get into the big trade the Celtics made acquiring Nikola Vucevic from Chicago. How good of a move did Brad Stevens make among topics included in tonight's Headlines. Then, a plastic surgery scam and Nantucket's version of Groundhog's Day in the New England Nightly News. And, Milton Williams has the distinct honor of playing for two of the wildest fanbases in football.
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show from Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
(00:00) It's was It was Opening Night last night and we share some “highlights”(20:51.626)FLUTO SHINZAWA, who covers the Boston Bruins for The Athletic, joins Toucher & Hardy to give the latest updates on the team.(32:29.598) They wrap up the hour discussing the Sam Darnold and what he needs to do for the Seahawks to win.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We take a break from Super Bowl talk and get into a jam-packed weekend of Headlines including Red Sox truck day and fight night ultimately costing the Bruins a point in Tampa. Then, the useless Groundhog's Day holiday and skiers needing to be rescued from a ski lift in the New England Nightly News. And, considering the Patriots wouldn't trade the draft pick they selected Drake Maye with, its even more remarkable to see Maye in the Super Bowl in only his second season.
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show from Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
Caitlin Clark unhappy with Reggie Miller's NBA comparison for her, the start of the Beanpot tournament, and the NFL adding more international cities to their schedule in the Arcand Fire.
Even though the hype has begun on the Super Bowl, the talk remains about Drake Maye's injured shoulder. With a game now to actually look forward to, what level of concern should there be? Then, Caitlin Clark is none too pleased with Reggie Miller's NBA comparison for her and the NFL adds more cities to their international schedule for next season in the Arcand Fire. And, recapping some of the big (and maybe controversial) moments from last night's Grammys in Clickbait.
Truck Day is a reminder of the whimper the Red Sox are going into Spring Training with, fight night costs the Bruins a game in Tampa, and much more discussed in the Arcand Fire.
Hahn and Meaney catch up after the NHL Stadium Series thriller over the weekend with various fantasy and prop angles surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins, including Victor Hedman's return from injury and the debate of Hedman vs. Darren Raddysh for the rest of this season. Jensen joins the show to talk waiver wire pickups heading into the long fantasy week spanning before and after the Olympic break, including intriguing names like Kiefer Sherwood, Zayne Parekh, Jakub Dobes and some ways to tap into the surprising Pittsburgh Penguins. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides, props and even some futures angles, including the Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff chances under Rick Bowness.
C-Lo's here with the Knicks picking up their 6th straight win, the Nets getting embarrassed by the Pistons, and even a goalie fight which is always fun.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's wild 6-5 shootout win over the Boston Bruins outside at Raymond James Stadium. The Bolts overcame a 4-goal deficit to win for the first time in franchise history, they scored a goal 11-seconds in and Andrei Vasilevskiy got in a goalie fight. Plus an update on Bucs Assistant Coaching search and Mike Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bruins and the Lightning faced off in a highly memorable Stadium Series tilt last night. Jeremy Swayman went full legend dropping the gloves. Jones, Keefe, & Fitzy have the latest.
Wondering who to root for at the 2026 Winter Olympics? My New Favorite Olympian, hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon, spotlights Team USA athletes whose stories go far beyond the games, from the moments that shaped them to the causes they champion. In this episode, Rippon sits down with Charlie McAvoy, a Boston Bruins defenseman preparing for his first Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, to talk about growing up with a plumber father and how that work ethic helped shape his NHL career and deep commitment to giving back to the Boston community, earning him a King Clancy Memorial Trophy nomination. Head over to the My New Favorite Olympian podcast feed and subscribe to listen to more inspiring Team USA stories! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Interviews this week on topics other than the Patriots' Super Bowl run from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Hear from Rob Bradford and Jon Morosi on the Sox, Andrew Raycroft and Judd Sirott on the Bruins, and Justin Turpin on the Celtics!
The final hour begins with the Headlines including another impressive win from the Bruins and Joe Brady getting emotional during his introduction as new Bills' head coach. Then, Maynard gets into the Super Bowl spirit while space savers create some big drama in the New England Nightly News. And, from a larger perspective, the NFL would be in a better place if the Patriots and Drake Maye won the Super Bowl over Sam Darnold and the Seahawks.
Bruins close out the month on a very high note, Joe Brady gets emotional being introduced as the new Bills' head coach, and more to talk about in tonight's Headlines.
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show from Friday, January 30th, 2026.
Interviews this week on topics other than the Patriots' Super Bowl run from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Hear from Rob Bradford and Jon Morosi on the Sox, Andrew Raycroft and Judd Sirott on the Bruins, and Justin Turpin on the Celtics!
Interviews this week on topics other than the Patriots' Super Bowl run from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Hear from Rob Bradford and Jon Morosi on the Sox, Andrew Raycroft and Judd Sirott on the Bruins, and Justin Turpin on the Celtics!
Roy and David are in Tampa, coming to us from Raymond James Stadium, where they are situated for Sunday's Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins. The boys set the scene for us before jumping into updates to the league's discipline process. Then, it's time to take a step into the Panthers' Den, where Ethan is feeling very dejected after two brutal losses this week for the Florida Panthers, who now find themselves eight points out of a playoff spot with 30 games to go. Rosa En Un Minuto takes us to Philly before the gang dives into their wins and fails of the week, which highlights the rotten year the New York Rangers are having. This week's guest is Diandra Loux, who covers the Lightning for The Hockey News, and Roy and David speak with her about the Stadium Series and the great season the Bolts are having so far this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The decision for Jayson Tatum to return now becomes up in the air, the Jets wanting Jon Gruden to be their offensive coordinator, and a check in on the Bruins in tonight's Headlines.
The biggest story in tonight's Headlines is Jayson Tatum now thinking about not returning to the Celtics since it might shake up the team chemistry. If Boston is worried about this, then Tatum should go up on the trade block. Then, Patriots are set to host a send-off rally for fans while Southie's space saver deadline has expired in the New England Nightly News. And, Pats might be the biggest beneficiary from this supposed Sean Payton-Bo Nix rift.
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show for Thursday, January 29th, 2026.
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney discuss the Artemi Panarin roster management situation with the New York Rangers and some of the best landing spots for the elite scorer. The guys take mailbag questions on whether to buy low on Nazem Kadri in fantasy, sell high on John Gibson and which players are worth targeting around the NHL before potential Trade Deadline moves. The crew also discusses Ondrej Palat's bounce-back appeal and immediate impact after joining the contending New York Islanders. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week, including a preview of the NHL Stadium Series between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning.
The News with Coco continues with an Ai Assistant listening to people in order to sway ads and a guy using a vacuum in a very peculiar way. Judd Sirott joins to talk about how the Bruins can move forward despite being in the dog days of the NHL season. And why did some of the voters vote against Bill Belichick?
HR 1 - The Lead: Why was Bill Belichick not voted into the Hall of Fame HR 2 - They Said It: Tom Brady speaks on Bill Belichick HR 3 - Judd Sirrot joins to discuss the pride of the Bruins during the Olympic break HR 4 - Is Jayson Tatum reconsidering coming back this season?
Judd Sirott sits with the crew to discuss the current state of the Bruins during the dog days of the season and how they need to continue forward for the rest of the season. And how much pride do players have for playing for their country during the Olympic break?
An exciting overtime win for the Bruins over Nashville, Jaylen Brown admits we're seeing a version of himself without sacrifices, and another NFL head coach gets hired in tonight's Headlines.
An interesting comment from Jaylen Brown about his sacrifices might've thrown Jayson Tatum under the bus. This and more discussed among the Headlines. Then, people are leaving Massachusetts and an AI video of shovelers on unicycles explained in the New England Nightly News. And, a list of the top 10 greatest Patriots of all time.
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show from Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Hitting on some hockey talk with Andrew "Razor" Raycroft
The guys start the show breaking down EVERYTHING they know about the NHL Stadium Series events and festivities over the weekend and before the big game. NESN's Kasey Hudson (@thesportskase) used to cover the Tampa Bay Lightning now she covers the Boston Bruins and other sports for NESN. She joined us to talk about the Stadium Series and what to expect from the Bruins.
The boys are BACK talking Brett got his account back, dumbest hacker in the world? Saturday white outs? Pasta reaches 900 points, Pasta underrated?, Hampus to Milan, Sway/Korpi, Stadium series ++ PLENTY more . Make sure to follow us on twitter @OnlyBruinsPod @DowntownBoosy2 @BrettHoward_ @BobbieBrewski. Follow us on tiktok @onlybruinsFollow us on instagram @OnlyBruins_Follow us on Youtube @OnlybruinspodcastMake sure to check out our Pure hockey link and get the best hockey gear out there! https://alnk.to/bisa9vc
1. Intro & Guest WelcomeHigh-energy introduction of Chris Lucas from LoCashBrief rundown of LoCash hits:I Know SomebodyI Love This LifeHometown HomeMention of LoCash's strong presence on 99.5 QYKTease upcoming Stadium Series performance and tailgate party2. Chris Joins the ShowChris thanks the hosts and listenersFriendly banter and hometown prideAcknowledgement of Tampa Bay and local fans3. NHL Stadium Series & Lightning ConnectionExcitement about performing for the NHL and Tampa Bay LightningChris talks about:Lightning organizationHanging with players and staffFun moment:Boston Bruins play I Love This Life during gamesHosts joke about getting the Lightning to do the same4. Game Day Vibes & What to WearDiscussion about attending the game in styleChris mentions custom Lightning jerseys (and maybe skates
(00:00) RYAN JOHNSTON is the voice of the Boston Bruins on the 98.5 Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey!(18:23.23) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffery Glassman Injury Lawyers)(32:02.69) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With Mike Vrabel making the Super Bowl in his first season, it begs maybe a reshuffling of how the head coaches in Boston are ranked amongst each other.
Don't look now, but the Boston sports scene is starting to resurface itself again and it seems every team has the right guys in charge. How close are the coaches in Boston ranked amongst each other? Then, we get into the Arcand Fire including if the Patriots have had the greatest turnaround in sports history as producer Joe Braverman argues. And, Kanye West might be a little late for an apology in Clickbait.
Things look good in New England with the Bills choosing an in-house candidate to be their new head coach among many topics discussed in tonight's Headlines. Then, we salute the inspiration behind "Cheers" after his passing and one man is fed up with this recent snowstorm in the New England Nightly News. And, how many teams that the Patriots played fired their head coaches?
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026.
Buffalo makes an apparently lateral move by named Joe Brady their head coach, checking in on the Bruins against Nashville after losing to New York, and more discussed in tonight's Headlines.
Jerry's here with reaction from Cooper Kupp about the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl. The Mets are introducing Freddy Peralta today and David Wright asks fans to be patient with the process. Rangers fans can be happy that their team beat the Bruins.
We recap how the Seahawks punched their ticket to face the Patriots in the Super Bowl amongst many topics in tonight's Headlines. Then, the entire New England region have been buried in one of the biggest snowstorms in recent memory in the New England Nightly News. And, just how ridiculous is it to have Shedeur Sanders named as a Pro Bowl replacement?
Seattle sets up a Super Bowl 49 rematch after beating the Rams, Celtics have a sketchy weekend, and checking in on the Bruins included in tonight's Headlines.
The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show for Monday, January 26th, 2026.