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Dropping the Gloves

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I'm John Scott, a retired NHL enforcer. Follow Dropping the Gloves for insights on the latest news around the league, interviews with NHL players, and a few jokes along the way.

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Episodes

Giving Out Midseason Awards + Cup Predictions

The boys break down their midseason awards, including: Hart Norris Vezina Jack Adams Calder As well as divisional leaders, Cup finals, and Stanley Cup winners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 220

Flyers Implode, Krueger Fired, Sharks/Knights

The Flyers lost an incredible 9-0 against the Rangers. What's up with Hart, Giroux, Voracek, and can they still make the playoffs? Also: Krueger fired Bruins FINALLY play Buffalo Hertl/Couture drop the mitts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 219

John Hosts Solo

John Scott hosts Dropping The Gloves solo today and discusses many of the hot topics around the NHL. He talks about Alexander Ovechkin and where he could finish on the all time scorers list, Erik Karlsson and the San Jose Sharks, and the Calder Trophy race. Plus much more on episode 218 of Dropping The Gloves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 218

Interview with Kurtis Gabriel, San Jose Sharks Enforcer

We chatted with Kurtis Gabriel, who's been making his mark on the NHL lately. Hear from KG about his strategy and approach to fighting - and why he'll never change. Awesome interview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Bruins Rumors, Isles Surging, Evander Contract Troubles

In this episode: Bruins discuss trade rumors to deal with scoring issues Islanders = hottest team in hockey Sharks voiding Evander's contract? Panarin back with the Rangers Eichel getting a 2nd opinion on UBI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 216

Kane 1,000 GP + Biggest Surprises at Halfway Mark

John shares some stories from being Kane's teammate in Chicago, plus we break down some of the biggest surprises this season, including the Hawks, Wild, and Panthers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 215

Did Tom Wilson Deserve a 7 Game Suspension?

John and Tim give their takes on the Tom Wilson hit on Brandon Carlo, and whether or not he should have been suspended Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 202128 min

Interview with Georges Laraque, NHL Enforcer

We sat down with legendary tough guy Laraque about his life after hockey and the stories behind some of his most entertaining fights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 213

Milestones, Surprise Teams, and COVID-19

In today's episode: Patrick Kane gets 400 - where will he rank all time for Americans? A certain co-host has tested positive for COVID-19 Ottawa is surprising the North Division Vasilevskiy 3 straight shutouts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 212

We're Partnering with HockeyFights.com

Super pumped to share this announcement! Gonna be a lot of fun and tons of awesome content coming your way. In this episode: John's appearance on Sharks pregame show Jumbo Joe proving doubters wrong in Toronto Minnesota on 6 game winning streak Hall or Not: Patrice Bergeron And much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 211

PJ Stock Breaks Down the Situation in Montreal

We sat down with retired scrapper PJ Stock to talk about the Claude Julien firing and why things have come to a screeching halt in Montreal after such a hot start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202140 minEp. 210

What's Up with Eichel and the Sabres? ft. Marty Biron

We had friend of the show Marty Biron come on to talk about the Sabres struggles this year, dispel any Eichel trade rumors, and talk about what Buffalo needs to do to turn things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202130 minEp. 209

McDavid vs. Matthews, Crosby 1000, Lake Tahoe Chaos

Covering some of the latest news around the league, including: - Who's season has been more impressive, 97 or 34? - Where does Crosby's legacy lie? - Hischier named captain for the Devils - NHL almost blews the Lake Tahoe Classic - And more! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 22, 202139 minEp. 208

Interview with Patrick Kaleta, Buffalo Sabres

We sat down with Pat Kaleta to talk about his playing days with the Sabres, what his approach was to his playing style, which fights stood out the most, and how he built his MASSIVE lego collection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202144 minEp. 207

Would You Rather? Hockey Style

We discussed some hilarious hockey "would you rather" questions, including some ones sent in by fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202144 minEp. 206

Fleury's Flourishing, Laine Drops the Mitts, Galchenyuk Traded AGAIN

- MAF is having an unreal season, so why are there trade rumors swirling around him? - Laine and the BlueJackets are on fire since he was benched - Galchenyuk traded to his 5th team in 5 years - Jumbo Joe returns for the Maple Leafs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202143 minEp. 205

Was Everyone Wrong About the Blackhawks?

Sitting 3rd in their division, is it time to say that people who predicted Chicago to be a bottom-dwelling team were wrong? Also: - Koivu retires - Bryan Burke and Hextall in Pittsburgh - Canucks swear "they're not losing on purpose" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202135 minEp. 204

Interview with Marty Turco

We talked with the great Marty Turco about his career with the Stars, Blackhawks, and Bruins, getting dangled by Datsyuk, puckhandling skills, opening his own brewery, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202140 minEp. 203

What's Going on with the Vancouver Canucks?

Vancouver has some of the most young, exciting talent in the league. Yet, they've lost 5 straight and all of their star players are in the negatives for +/-. What's the deal? Plus: - Pastrnak, Bruins surging - Simmonds to miss 6 weeks - Laine gets benched ALREADY - Tkachuk breaks an unwritten rule - Does the league have a start date for next season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 09, 202141 minEp. 202

Interview with Jason Demers, Coyotes Defenseman

We caught up with Demers about the Coyotes' season so far, coming up as a rookie with the Sharks, playing inside the bubble, and how much of a beauty Phil Kessel is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 202126 minEp. 201

The Rise and Fall of Erik Karlsson

From incredible numbers and Norris wins to poor production and irrelevancy... what the heck happened to Erik Karlsson? Can he still be a start in this league or is he a thing of the past? Also: - Bruins surprising everyone - Laine to skate tonight - The Mike Hoffman experiment is not working - Mackinnon week-to-week - DeAngelo officially done as a Ranger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 03, 202140 minEp. 200

A Full Breakdown of the Tony Deangelo Situation

Here's what we know so far about the incident between Deangelo and Georgiev that led to Tony being placed on waivers. Plus, which divisions can we call at this point in the season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 202131 minEp. 199

The Most Misleading Division in Hockey

In this Friday episode we talk about Jim Rutherford's exit and his legacy in Pittsburgh, majorly surprisingly performances from certain individuals (like Zibanejad) and certain teams (Montreal). Plus, why the South division is SUPER misleading! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202138 minEp. 198

Franchise Points Leaders, Hall or Not, and Norris Watch

Some really interesting trivia on NHL defensemen, you wouldn't believe some of the guys that are leading their franchises in points! Plus a Hall or Not: Ilya Kovalchuk. And, checking in on Jake Gardiner's Norris watch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202134 minEp. 197

Comparing Laine/Dubois to Other Major Trades

How does the Laine/PLD trade compare to other major trades in recent NHL history? And who wins? How will Torts and Laine get along? Does Winnipeg have the best 1-2-3 center combo in the league now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202147 minEp. 196

Should the NHL Keep the Canadian Division?

With all the rivalries brewing, should the NHL keep that division in the future? Also in this episode: - More drama with PLD and Tortorella - Thornton to miss 4+ weeks - Should Tyler Myers be suspended? - Alex Ovechkin's wife takes to social media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202138 minEp. 195

Interview with Ray Bourque, HOF Defenseman

We had the pleasure of chatting with hockey LEGEND Ray Bourque on some of the best moments of his career, plus: - How diet and training was different back then - The best d-partners of his career - Remembering some epic fights - Playing against Gretzky and Mario - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202144 minEp. 194

Not to Panic But... Kinda Panicking

The Bruins have yet to score an even strength goal. The Blackhawks have a -10 goal differential already. Oilers are 1-2 and facing SERIOUS goalie issues. Who's panicking and why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202136 minEp. 193

Opening Night Recap + Early Predictions

Breaking down the games from opening night and and key takeaways, including: - Which Canadian teams look good early - Bold predictions for the Chicago Blackhawks - Big-time defenseman struggles - What the heck happened to the Dallas Stars? Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 15, 202144 minEp. 192

Interview with Mike Brown, Former NHL Enforcer

Awesome, hilarious interview with Mike Brown as he shares some stories, laughs, and insights from his days with the Canucks, Sharks, Leafs, and Ducks, including: - Pranks on Phil Kessel (Randy Carlyle!) - Hiking mountains with Burnzie in the Sharks - What makes Thornton and Pavelski such good leaders - Training regimen and injury recovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 13, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 191
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