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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

Most Underrated Players of the 2000s (+NHL RoundUp and More)

Hey guys! Another great episode for you here. I was at a Hockey Night in Canada event last week in St. John's and am in Kitchener this weekend for a Hockey Helps the Homeless event. Included in this episode are: - My Spotify playlist of all-time favorites - Most underrated player of the 2000s (and why!) - Which hot starts are sustainable? - Which teams off to slow starts will turn it around? - Struggling rookies - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 25, 201953 minEp. 53

Interview with the Legendary Tony Esposito

423 wins ranks 8 all time. Pioneer of the butterfly goalie style. Arguably the best rookie season among goaltenders in NHL history and all around beauty of a guy. I got the chance to interview Tony Esposito this summer to talk about his playing days, Michigan Tech, and how the game has involved. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 201923 minEp. 52

The Jets Defense + Which Early Trends are Legit?

Chiming in on my offer to play defense for the Jets... still haven't heard from them but my hopes are high! Plus other quick reactions so far. Which player breakouts are real? Which team slumps are just a mirage? Plus, following up on my interview with SportsNet and talking CBD and other alternatives. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201953 minEp. 51

Being the Last Cut in Training Camp, RFA Signings, and Early Award Predictions

What goes through the minds of players this time of year? How's it different for guys who are at the top of the roster vs. the fringe players who are fighting for a spot? We dive into the mindset of players a week before the season, plus lots of chatter about the Faulk trade, Ryan Callahan, Byfuglien, preseason rituals, and VERY early award predictions! Looking for some new gear? Check out my shop! https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 27, 201954 minEp. 49

Interview with Zack Smith, New Blackhawk Forward

I had the pleasure of interviewing Zack Smith at the Blackhawk convention who was traded to the team this summer. He's a well-spoken guy and plays with a lot of grit. Hawks fans are gonna like having on the team. Enjoy! In other big news, I am doing a second now! Check out the first episode here ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/609184/1742899-welcome-to-the-only-fight-that-matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 20, 201918 minEp. 48

Interview with New Sharks Captain, Logan Couture

We have a good one for you guys going into this wonderful weekend! My good friend Logan Couture call's in fresh off of being named the San Jose Shark's newest captain! Thanks to my friends Tim, John, and Larry at Web Canopy Studio for sponsoring this episode! Head over to https://www.webcanopystudio.com/ for some great tools to help grow your business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 13, 20191 hrEp. 47

Fantasy Football, Ovy-O's, Empty Net Goals, and How the NHLPA Works

We're inching closer to NHL season! In this week's episode, we do some mock interviews, chat about fantasy football, and even some NHL history trivia. Interested in sponsoring an episode? Reach out to [email protected] Check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott gear: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 06, 201944 minEp. 46

I Finished the IronMan! Barely...

""Don't listen to your critics. Listen to your fans" - Michael Scott" John Scott It wasn't easy but I finished the IronMan last weekend! In fact, it was way harder than I thought. I guess I should have trained for it. I relived the highs and lows of the race with my friends John, Tim, and special guest Owen. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 201936 minEp. 45

20 Questions: Most Overrated Player, Funniest Teammate, Best Captain, and More!

Hey guys! This episode was a little out of the box, focusing on 20 questions from Tim and Larry, including: Best locker room DJ Best goalie I played against Biggest drill buster Best Coach And more! Interested in sponsoring an episode? Reach out to [email protected] Check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott gear: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 16, 201936 minEp. 43

More Torts Stories with Special Guest Marty Biron (Plus I Let the Interns Talk)

My old buddy Marty Biron called in to catch up and share some stories about Torts, Hasek, Lemieux, and the famous Hertl "between the legs" goal. Marty is a well-spoken dude who played 16 years in the show. You won't want to miss his stories! Interested in sponsoring an episode? Reach out to [email protected] Check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott gear: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop Hosted on Acast. S...

Aug 09, 201953 minEp. 42

Blackhawks Convention Interview with Doug Gilmour

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a legend in our midst... the great Doug Gilmour! Killer himself. Hall of Famer and all-around great guy, was awesome to have him on the show to talk about his time in Chicago, wearing the "C," the famous Gretzky no-call, and more! Interested in sponsoring an episode? Reach out to [email protected] Check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott gear: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop...

Aug 01, 201919 minEp. 41

How Not to Renovate a Kitchen (Plus Thoughts on Camping, Dating, and Boring NHL Players)

New episode y'all! I've been remodeling my kitchen and basically put a masterclass together on how NOT to do it. Plus, we dive into my recent debacle of a camping trip, the dating scene in 2019, and why your favorite NHL player is probably a snoozefest. Interested in sponsoring an episode? Reach out to [email protected] Check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott gear: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop Hosted...

Jul 25, 201947 minEp. 40

Why Rookies Have It Easy in 2019, My War Against the “P.C. Police” and Our Plan to Raid Area 51

Hockey is dying down, but I have no lack of things to talk about! Excited to get a few things off my chest that have been bugging me. Disclaimer (don't actually raid Area 51) This episode is sponsored by our friends at https://www.prostockhockey.com/ Get 10% off with promo code : SCOTT DO IT! All sticks are $160 or less All sticks come with 3 free rolls of tape (2 sticks = 6 rolls, etc.) All of our sticks come with a 30 day warranty What more can you ask for!? Check out my Cameo - https://www.ca...

Jul 19, 201947 minEp. 39

Putting an End to the Rumors, Rasmus Ristolainen Calls Into the Podcast

Last week's story made it's way to quite a few news outlets. So, I figured, let's bring in Risto and get to the bottom of things! Plus we get into why parades are overrated and why Sasquatch might actually be real. This episode is sponsored by our friends at https://www.prostockhockey.com/ Get 10% off with promo code : SCOTT DO IT! All sticks are $160 or less All sticks come with 3 free rolls of tape (2 sticks = 6 rolls, etc.) All of our sticks come with a 30 day warranty What more can you ask f...

Jul 12, 201942 minEp. 38

Free Agent Frenzy 2 Hour Special w/Special Guest Joe Pavelski

What a day July 1st was! We were LIVE covering all the big signings, trade, rumors, and more to kick off free agency. Thanks to everyone who tuned in for our awesome 2 hour live stream. We are excited to put together more of these in the future! Buckle up and enjoy the fun. Interested in sponsoring an episode? Reach out to [email protected] Check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott gear: https://www.johnscottal...

Jul 05, 20191 hr 46 minEp. 37

Free Agency Primer and Why I Turned Down a Major TV Show

Big News! We're going LIVE for Free Agent Frenzy! Monday from 12:00PM to 2:00PM on our partners FaceBook Live account: GLOVES OFF HOCKEY This will be a live video stream! We are hoping to have some great secret players calling in and all the hottest takes. We will be breaking all the news and drinking some brews. Don't miss it! We are going to be the best spot for all the news this Canada Day! Let's Go! Special thanks to Shorts Brewing for stepping in as our official beer sponsor! Interested in ...

Jun 28, 201946 minEp. 36

NHL Awards, Trades, Free Agency, and Offseason Rumors

What's up, everyone! Our first official offseason episode is live. We're reviewing the NHL awards, talking about the Trouba trade and others, Karlsson signing, Hayes signing, Marner rumors, and much more! I also dive into some personal news with building into a new house, homeschooling my kids, and a couple of other things. Check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott gear: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop Hosted on ...

Jun 21, 201946 minEp. 35

Stanley Cup Game 7 and Talking About a New TV Show I'm On

Here is $20 off of any tickets to any event! Just use promo code: JOHNSCOTT when you checkout on SeatGeek.com!!! Thank you SeatGeek! Game 7 is in the books and we have a lot to talk about! It's been a crazy season and I wish we had a couple more games to watch. We also talk a little NBA final! At the time we recorded we didn't know Toronto won, but a big congrats to the Raptors! Finally, we get into a little sneak preview of a new show I am going to be on this September. Be sure to check it out:...

Jun 14, 201945 minEp. 34

Stanley Cup Game 5 Preview and my Beef with the Media

Big thanks to our new sponsor SeatGeek! They are offering all of my listeners $20.00 off of their next ticket purchase. Use promo code JOHNSCOTT and save $20.00 on any ticket! Great episode this week! We talk game 5, a little about the NBA playoffs, and Tim gives us a breakdown of what really happened on D-Day. We also get into some of the beefs I have with today's sports media. Thanks to everyone for listening! Order a Cameo! Cameo.com/johnscottallstar Check out our store! Shop Now Hosted on Ac...

Jun 06, 201944 minEp. 33

Game 1 & Answering Some Live Fan Questions!

Thanks again to Gloves Off Hockey for an awesome live podcast! In case you missed it, this episode was filmed and recorded during a super fun livestream! We go through game one, talk a little basketball and answer some live questions! Musician? Send your new theme song to [email protected] To watch, head over to Gloves Off Hockey and stay tuned for when we go live! Also check out my Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar We also have some great Dropping the Gloves with John Scott...

May 30, 201953 minEp. 32

What's Next for the Sharks? Plus Critiquing Our Theme Song

What's next for the San Jose Sharks? Do they bring back Pavelski and Karlsson? Does Jumbo have another season in him? Can Jones ever win them a cup? What should their offseason look like? Also in this episode: Game of Thrones hot takes, Patrick Sharp's handsomeness, and Tim's idiotic men's league injury. Excited for our live podcast next week! We will be on Facebook Live, Wednesday 29th at 3:30pm (Eastern)... Musician? Send your new theme song to [email protected] To watch, head over to ...

May 23, 201940 minEp. 31

What It's Really Like to Play in the Playoffs

Playoff hockey is a whole different animal. The way we prepare, how the game is played, how the refs call the game, everything. Listen to the latest episode of Dropping the Gloves to hear what it's really like to play playoff hockey in the NHL. What's different, what's the same, and how it affects everything we do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 201942 minEp. 30

Conference Finals Preview, the McAvoy Suspension, and Training for the Ironman

We've got another great episode of Dropping the Gloves this week! Talking through some predictions for the Conference Finals series, my thoughts on the McAvoy hit and suspension, and my training (or lack thereof) for the Ironman competition in August. Also calling in is my buddy Kerry Goulet about his concussion charity. And, we are always looking for sponsors for Dropping the Gloves. Email [email protected] for more information! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

May 10, 201943 minEp. 29

Catching Up with Cam Janssen, Plus Playoff Talk

My old frenemy Cam Janssen called in to say hello. We talk about the glory days, the biggest difference between playing in the NHL and AHL, and the state of fighting in hockey these days. Tim and I also chat through some playoff thoughts: the Marchand incident, who's coming out of the West, and why Jumbo deserves the Cup. Plus, hear who I've always wanted to fight but he would never dance. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 03, 201952 minEp. 28

Chatting with Game 7 Hero Barclay Goodrow

Game 7 hero Barclay Goodrow was kind enough to call into the show this week. We chat about what the energy was like on the bench after being down 3-0, how Pavs is doing, what if felt like to score the game-winner, and how the boys are preparing for Colorado. We also check in with some playoff talk and Round 2 predictions. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 201938 minEp. 27

Stories about Torts and Texts from Jumbo

Chiming in on the craziest story of the playoffs so far... the BlueJackets! Which is the perfect time to tell some stories about playing for Torts in New York. Hear about Torts on the treadmill, him not knowing I was traded to his team, us screaming at each other in his office and MORE! Also, I got an interesting text from Joe Thornton the other day... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201933 minEp. 26

The Kadri Incident and Other Playoff Thoughts

What a whirlwind these 2019 playoffs have been! In this episode, we take a look at some of the key series so far including Boston/Montreal and the incident between Kadri and Debrusk. Plus, rolling my eyes at Avery's take on that. We also talk BlueJackets, Islanders, and the importance of looking good while you're in a fight. Give it a listen, boys and girls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 201928 minEp. 25

Racing Zambonis with BizNasty, Plus First Round Playoff Predictions.

Another super busy week at the John Scott house. I just got back from Canada. I had an engagement with Amazon Prime Video. Paul Bissonnette and I raced "Ice resurfacers" around a bike path for the show The Grand Tour. (check it out on Amazon Prime Video) I also break down my predictions for the first round of the playoffs. If you haven't checked it out yet, here is a fun way to get me to say whatever you want: https://www.cameo.com/johnscottallstar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Apr 11, 20191 hrEp. 24
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