Okay, it's still Connor McDavid. But Nathan Mackinnon is making his case. If you look at overall impact on the game, and not just raw offensive talent, does Nate have an argument to make? Also: - Will Chara, Krug return to the Bruins? - When will people start taking the Islanders seriously? - Trade rumors: Hall, Murray, Laine - Restraining orders? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 04, 2020•46 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast John catches up with pro goalie Scott Darling on the playoff goaltending battles and whether coaches are right to split time the way they do. They also talk about why goalies are in the worst shape among pro athletes, plus Scott's bitterness over originating the massive beard trend and getting zero props for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 02, 2020•34 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast ... And no, it's not because Halak's in net. John does in depth on the Bruins problem right now, and breaks it down into a very simple reason why. Also: - Is everyone still underrating Dallas? - Oskar Lindblom dresses - What matchup does the league want? - Plus fantasy football tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2020•40 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast Okay, maybe we knew they were good. But not THIS good! Up 2-0 on the series against Colorado, things are looking good for the Stars. Also in this episode: - Reaves / Roussel "hug" - Fleury's agent backstabbing picture -Milbury did it again - Rierden fired - Why the bubble is bad for playoff toughness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 26, 2020•45 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Not too long ago we had full days worth of exciting, desperate hockey. Now we're seeing teams get eliminated in 5 games and there just doesn't seem to be the same level of competition. Boring! Let's skip ahead and get to the exciting powerhouse matchups! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2020•39 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast John got to catch up with Frank Seravalli, one of the NHL's best insiders. Frank shares what it's like for a media member inside the bubble, recaps on First Round so far, and what his rules are for tweeting breaking news. A fun listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2020•56 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast Crazy news dropped Saturday morning as Tuukka Rask opted OUT of the playoffs and has left the bubble to return to his family. Can the Bruins win with Halak? And should Jack Edwards be crucified for his comments on the Svechnikov injury? Also: - Dallas and Vegas goalie controversies - Disparity in the league at an all-time high - Oskar Lindblom returns to practice And more! Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Aug 17, 2020•52 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast Who comes to mind? Vancouver? Columbus? Colorado? Carolina? The guys weigh in, plus a look around the league at the 1st Round matchups so far. Do the Blackhawks have a chance at coming back? Is any series lead safe against the Blues? How will the Bruins fare without Pastrnak? Check it out! Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 14, 2020•42 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast John catches up with Sharpie to talk about the play-in round and preview the official Round 1 of the playoffs. Plus the former teammates relive some glory days of pranks on the road and life working for NBC. Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 12, 2020•36 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast All is right with the world again as the Leafs get blanked 3-0 in the elimination game. What does this team have to do to win a playoff series? We'll touch on that, plus Conn Smythe front runners, Round 1 matchups, Bruins going 0-3 in round-robin, and many other interesting headlines. Hockey is back in a big way! Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2020•46 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast With Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville, Florida, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota facing elimination tonight, who gets knocked out and who forces a game 5? After blowing a 3-0 lead, is Toronto's back totally broken? Does Pittsburgh make a goalie change? Will McDavid and Draisaitl force another game? We check in on all of these series plus Rangers, Flames, and more! DealDash: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 07, 2020•39 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast John caught up with former teammate Nate Gerbe, who's currently inside the bubble in Toronto with the Columbus Bluejackets. Nate shares a little bit of what it's like inside the bubble, how teams are dealing with these crazy circumstances, and what their plan is to beat the Maple Leafs. DealDash: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 05, 2020•31 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast How great is it to have hockey back in our lives? Let's take a quick trip around the league and cover the upsets (CHI, MTL, ARI, MTL), injuries (Schiefele, Laine) and stellar goalie performances (Stalock, Price, Korpisalo). Plus: - Has Lunqdvist played his last game in the NHL? - Is Svechnikov the best young star that isn't talked about? - Should Toronto fans be panicking? - Should Tkachuk have been suspended? DealDash: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. S...
Aug 04, 2020•38 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast Previewing the final two series as we kick off the play-in games. Will the Canucks's young stars overpower the Wild? Can Toronto finally get over the hump without playing Boston? What will Torts have up his sleeve? Also in this episode: - Pastrnak's phone hacked? - Recapping the One Goal series - Life inside the bubble - And more! https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 31, 2020•50 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast From the on-ice celebrations, to the locker room bonanza, the parade ride back to Chicago, and a record-breaking and unforgettable parade, get some never-before-seen stories from guys like Kane, Campbell, Coach Q, and Jesse Rogers, who covered the team and traveled with the Hawks. As the series draws to a close, we’ll talk about what was next for this team, and why despite major roster turnovers, they were able to win 2 more Cups within the next 5 years. MANSCAPED promo code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted ...
Jul 31, 2020•30 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine being 21 years old and scoring the series-winning goal of the Stanley Cup in overtime? Patrick Kane has been no stranger to the spotlight his whole career, but really opens up and shares some honest reactions and memories to the Flyers series – especially having to match up against Hall of Fame defenseman, Chris Pronger. And of course, what it felt like to score the winning goal in overtime in Game 6, and how strange the celebration was when nobody else saw it go in. MANSCAPED promo code...
Jul 30, 2020•59 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast After being traded to San Jose the prior season for a playoff push, Brian Campbell was no stranger to the Sharks and the city itself. So, he wasn’t surprised about being booed. He and Coach Q talk about how they were able to SWEEP one of the best lineups in hockey, and keep guys like Thornton, Marleau, Heatley, Couture, Pavelski, Burns, and Boyle from stealing even one game. MANSCAPED promo code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 29, 2020•38 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast On any championship team, there are players who have a huge impact even when they don’t always show up on the stat sheet. For the Blackhawks in 2010, that was Dave Bolland. Every night, he was tasked with shutting down the opponent’s top lines – and even managed to contribute offensively as well. Coach Quenneville talks about his strategy for facing off against a juggernaut Vancouver lineup, stacked with names like the Sedins, Kesler, Burrows, Edler, Bieksa, and Luongo between the pipes. MANSCAP...
Jul 28, 2020•49 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast The Hawks faced arguably their toughest series in the opening round against the Predators. The big question for their playoff run that everybody was asking was, “What kind of goaltending are they going to get from Antti Niemi?” After losing Game 1, 4-1, and being down 2-1 in the series, the Hawks win 3-straight to close it out. Bryan Bickell makes an immediate impact on the lineup and talks about his first-ever NHL playoff series and how the team was able to keep battling back. MANSCAPED promo c...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Huge news in the league today: the Seattle Kraken is official! Great name, great color scheme, great jerseys. What do you guys think of the new franchise? Also looking at series matchups. Does Montreal have a chance against Pittsburgh? Can Kessel and Hall steal a game or two for the Coyotes? Is Hellebuyck too much for the Flames to overcome? Get insights to these matchups and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 24, 2020•39 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode, we preview some of the league's most exciting matchups and who's got the upper hand. We'll also answer the question: Should winning the Cup this year have an asterisk with it? Also: Selke and Norris nominations A look inside the NHL bubble Domi skating with the Habs Which veterans do you most want to see raise the cup? After this episode, check out Golden Goal, a Blue Wire original: shorturl.at/UYZ12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 22, 2020•50 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast With crazy video released of severe flooding and water damage at Rogers Arena, the question is now whether or not Edmonton can still be one of the host cities for the NHL Playoffs. And if not - where do they go? Vegas? Vancouver? Toronto? Also in this episode: Reviewing NHL Award Nominees Pastrnak and Crawford "Unfit to Play" A quick update on baby Eleanor And much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 17, 2020•52 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast John welcomes a new member to his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2020•27 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast It looks as though we're finally going to see the NHL come back! With Toronto and Edmonton officially being named the "bubble" cities, how exactly does it all work? How will testing work? What does the bubble even mean? How safe is it going to be? Let's break it down together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2020•30 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast So what's the deal with the new CBA the NHLPA and Owners just agreed to? How does it work, what does escrow mean, and what do I need to know as a fan? Are NHL players really returning to the Olympics? Here's everything you need to know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 08, 2020•45 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast We got to chat with "Soupy" about his playing days, playoff runs in Buffalo, his playing style, working his way into an NHL lineup as a prospect, and what advice he has for young players today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2020•31 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Brian Boyle, who's played for many teams and is a key part of Florida's success this year. Brian shared some laughs about his teammates, locker room stories, Torts, and even spoke very openly about his Catholic faith. Enjoy! We appreciate you completing our survey: https://bit.ly/2Ybr18V Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 26, 2020•43 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we talk about the NHL's possibilities of returning, pending UFAs, and we ask the question: what makes a good coach? Leadership? Inspiration? Xs and Os? We got some great responses on twitter but if you have other ideas, tweet us at @dropping_gloves! Please take our quick listener survey: https://bit.ly/2Ybr18V Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 24, 2020•51 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast We were lucky enough to interview Blackhawks superstar and John's former teammate Patrick Kane, who gave us an awesome insight into how he's preparing for the return to hockey and some stories from their playing days together. We also touch on the Buffalo Sabres staff firings and how much of a dumpster fire that franchise has turned out to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2020•30 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast We cover a quick roundup of hockey news and then get into some funny, weird, and embarrassing stories from on the ice as well as read some of the stories our listeners sent on twitter. Hope you find it as funny as we did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2020•49 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast