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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

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

10 Bold Predictions for the 2021 NHL Season

John and Tim make some predictions for the upcoming season! Some of them are plausible, some are... out there. Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202142 minEp. 190

Fantasy Hockey Draft Recap + Major Hockey News

John and Tim cover a quick draft recap of the first annual Dropping the Gloves Fantasy Hockey League, plus discuss some major news from around the league: - Jumbo on the 1st line? - Chara goes to Washington - Possible trade candidates for Dubois - NHL sells the division names And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 202132 minEp. 189

Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Goalie

A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the Goalie position! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 202110 minEp. 188

Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Defense

A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the Defense position! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 202110 minEp. 187

Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Right Wing

A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the Right Wing position! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 06, 202111 minEp. 186

Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Left Wing

A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the Left Wing position! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 202110 minEp. 185

Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Center

A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the Center position! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 202110 minEp. 184

Here's What NYE is Like in the NHL

John shares some memorable NYE memories from his playing days and makes some new year's resolutions for the NHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 202032 minEp. 183

Interview with Tyler Myers, Canucks Defenseman

We spoke with Vancouver blue-liner and former Sabres teammate of John's, Tyler Myers. He's a funny guy with some good stories of winning the Calder Trophy, playing with Byfuglien, his favorite D-partners, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202047 minEp. 182

Hate to Say I Told You So, But...

Kirby Dach is expected to miss 4-5 months which is a dagger to his development and the Blackhawks roster. Should he ever have been in that tournament? Also: - Lundqvist getting open heart surgery - Perry signs in Montreal - Hoffman gets a PTO with St. Louis - Lightning trade for Gaborik/Nilsson contracts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202031 minEp. 181

Division Winners, Cup Final Predictions, and WJC Mistakes

Who's going to come out on top in each division? John argues that the top 3 are a lock for North, West, and Central, but the East is a total wild card. Also: - Why Dach shouldn't have played in the WJC - Kucherov injury - conspiracy theory? - Stepan traded to the Senators - Trash talk from Giroux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 202040 minEp. 180

Christmas Wishes for All 31 Teams

What should each team in the league be wishing for this holiday season? John and Tim play the role of Santa Clause and grant a very special gift to every team, including things like an elite scorer (Columbus), offloading bad contracts (Anaheim), and first overall pick (New Jersey). Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 202034 minEp. 179

It's Official: The NHL is Back!

News broke this week that the league is officially back. Let's break down the regular season schedule, playoff formatting, and what to look at in this new structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202038 minEp. 178

Will Canada Ruin the NHL Next Year?

If the Canadian teams have to play in the US, what does that mean for hockey? Also in this episode: - Should the NHL allow ads on their helmets? - Is this it for Hank Lunqdvist? - Duclair signs for only $1.7 million - Steen hangs up his skates for good Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202047 minEp. 177

The Unbelievable Hockey Footprint Left by Pierre Lacroix

For the casual or younger hockey fans who don't know the name Pierre Lacroix, check out this short trip down memory lane. Lacroix was the GM mastermind behind the Avalanche run in the late 90s/early 2000s that saw 2 Cup Wins and one of the best teams to ever do it. We'll talk about guys like Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, Bourque, Blake, Selanne, Kariya, Hejduk, Drury, Tanguay, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202026 minEp. 176

Highs and Lows of Playing in Arizona

For John, given everything that went down in the AS Game situation, playing in Arizona left a bit of a sour taste in his mouth. But he still got to play with some skilled players, awesome teammates, and enjoy a beautiful city. Check out this trip down memory lane and some stories about Doan, Domi, OEL, Downie, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202038 minEp. 175
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