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One of the best interviews we've had on the show, Ryan Reaves, the last of his kind. We talked with "Uncle Cleetus" about his approach to fighting, his rivalry with Evander Kane, how he feels about fighting fading out of the league, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a day! Tim predicted we'd see a slow deadline this year and instead we got the most trades in the history of trade deadlines. Sounds about right... In this episode, we break down the major trades as well as winners and losers of the deadline. Kovalchuk, Athanasiou, Skjei, Trochek, Marleau, some big names moved. Also quick hits: - Ovi 700 goals - Gerbe making a boom - Dave Ayres amazing story - Malkin/Dillon tussle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
After a 2 week hiatus, there was a TON to cover on this week's episode, including: - Biz/Carcillo beef - Breaking down the trades last week - Talking about the impact of all the major injuries - Evander Kane suspension: does he have a point? - JR fired (and his strange twitter video) - Sedin retirement ceremony - Boudreau fired - Kassian suspension - Mighty Ducks reboot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The episode we've all been waiting for! Patty and Pickles joined us for an outstanding and personal interview last month down in Detroit. Both guys have been underrated their entire careers and spoke candidly about the ups and downs of life in pro hockey. In this episode: - Playing in the Olympics - Being overlooked for personal accolades - Stories from the lockerroom - Breaking down their fights - And much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Super fun episode this week! As we approach the NHL trade deadline, we discussed a ton of the top players on the block, Buy/Sell/Stay scenarios, and more. We also talked about the Super Bowl, The Battle of Alberta (and the missing player?), Sharks remaining stagnant, Byfuglien, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Part 2 of remembering the 2016 ASG craziness continued this week, with John giving a behind-the-scenes look at what the weekend was like for him. This includes dinner with Buff, a cool moment with Hall, funny convo with Sedin, and more. Also in this episode: - Breaking down the best moments from the 2020 ASG - What improvements could be made to the ASG? - Remembering Kobe - Conn Smyth Trivia - An epic poem And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
A really fun episode this week sharing some stories on Patty Kane to celebrate him reaching the 1,000 point mark. Incredible talent. Also in this episode: - What's not working for Karlsson in SJ - Marleau Goal Song - Game of the Decade - Larry Walker HOF Discussion And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey guys! Very fun episode talking to my buddy Natalie Spooner, Olympic Gold Medal winner for Team Canada about the current and future state of women's hockey, playing in the all star tourney, and being on Battle of the Blades. Also in this episode: - Gallant Firing - Kassian Hit - Marchand goof - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Very cool topic this week: The Code. What are some of the unwritten rules of fighting in hockey? Who enforces them? What happens if you break the code? In this episode, we talk about: - Why sometimes fighters take their helmet and other equipment off - When it makes sense to fight in the postseason - Is it ever okay to fight the goalie? - What adjustments to gear and preparation fighters make Plus tons of amazing fan questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This was a super fun episode! We were recording live at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to watch Michigan Tech win the Great Lakes Invitational against Michigan State and Michigan. The fans were buzzing in the arena and a bunch of them stopped by to watch the live recording! Also in this episode: - Roenick Suspension - Kane omission from top 10 list - Seabrook injury - Holiday updates Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Most of you probably don’t know that I trained one summer with Doug “The Thug” Smith, who the movie The Goon is based off of. Doug totally changed the way I fought and changed my perspective. Doug was kind enough to join us for an interview to talk about what he took away from training myself and Steve MacIntyre, stories from his playing days, training the Bruins to fight, making The Goon, and being a cop in the small town of Hanson, MA. He's a well-spoken and kind dude. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. ...
Very, very special guest this week! My wife Danielle graced us with a candid, funny, illuminating interview about the highs and lows of being an NHL wife. She shared some hilarious stories and gave us a look behind the curtain on topics including: What was game night at the rink life for the wives? How did you stay humble when the paychecks started coming in? How does being an NHL wife change after you have kids? What advice would you give to a young hockey couple just entering the league? Enjoy...
Breaking news this week: Jim Montgomery fired! Reasons TBD at this point but it'll be interesting to see how this shakes out and what the rest of the season looks like for the Stars. I also had the pleasure of interviewing senior forward Alex Smith of the MTU Huskies about his game and the upcoming GLI tournament. Also in this interview: - Koivu 1,000 games - Stories from rookie year with the Wild - Viral tweet: underrated players of 2000-2010 - NHL All Star Game fan voting - Trivia: who was the...
Welcome to a Thanksgiving episode of Dropping the Gloves. What a dramatic week in the hockey world! In this episode, we talk about Bill Peters being fired and racism in hockey, the Maple Leafs looking like a new team, and why Bortuzzo's suspension should have been longer. Also in this episode: - Best wishes to Bobby Ryan - Keith Yandle = hockey tough - Do the Babcock stories explain why Marner and Nylander held out? Happy holiday weekend everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Weird episode this week... We recorded on Tuesday night and then Mike Babcock was fired on Wednesday. So obviously we had to talk about that! Tim and I hopped on a quick call to discuss the breaking news. Sorry for the audio quality! Also on this episode - Breaking down the Leaf's identity issues - Matt Calvert's injury - Don Cherry's new podcast - Is Phil Kessel done being an elite scorer? - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Wow what week it's been in the hockey world! To talk about the Don Cherry story plus lots of other fun topics, we had our first writer on the show, Pete Blackburn. Pete gives a candid interview about his take on Grapes, what it's like covering the Bruins, and some of his favorite players in the league to interview. Also in this episode - Evander Kane drama continues - The Foligno suspension - Underperforming Players - Leafs' woes - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Alright guys, what do you think: is the Kane vs Reaves rivalry real, or is it manufactured like something in the WWE? The real housewives of the NHL keeps getting better and better every week. Also in this episode: - Why the Lucic suspension is dumb - Happy Birthday Kade - Backes/Sabourin Hit - The NHL Global Series - Getzlaf 1,000 games - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Happy Friday guys! Hope you all had a great Halloween. In this episode we talk about the sneakiest Heritage Classic in NHL history. Nobody knew about it! The gang addresses the NHL's marketing problem. And I am still available as Marketing Director! Also in this episode: - Donald Brashear at Tim Horton's - The Leaf's continued struggles - Zack Smith a healthy scratch - Tarasenko injury - Michigan Tech and the college days - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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....
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....
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....
Hey y'all - fresh episode here covering: - News from opening night of the NHL - Why the league needs enforcers - Leafs drama - Season Predictions - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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....
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....
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....
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 info@johnscottallstar.com 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....
""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....
Great episode this week! Big week for NHL news and we get into it! Interested in sponsoring an episode? Reach out to info@johnscottallstar.com 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....
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 info@johnscottallstar.com 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....
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 info@johnscottallstar.com 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...
