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Dropping the Gloves
Hey Everyone! I'm John Scott, a retired NHL All Star. Welcome to the official page for my new podcast: Dropping the Gloves. Be sure to subscribe to see one-on-one interviews with some incredible NHL players, friends, and family from all walks of ice.
Episodes
Dropping the Gloves556: The NHL Season is Finally Here
We talk about Bedard's debut plus some huge signings: Schiefele, Hellebuyck, Dahlin, Hartman, and more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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555: The NHL Might Expand. But Should It?
We catch up on the latest news on the NHL expansion talk, the salary cap, why players care about escrow, and more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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554: 10 Bold Predictions for the NHL Season
John and Tim bring their annual bold predictions for the upcoming year. Who's gonna get more correct? Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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553: Bedard Debut + Which Teams are Under the Most Pressure?
Bedard dazzles in his preseason debut, Mark Stone is angry, Vasilevskiy is hurt, and the teams facing the most pressure. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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552: Interview with Jordan Nolan from Shoresy
Jordan Nolan, aka Jim from Shoresy, joins the show to talk about his journey in the NHL, winning multiple Stanley Cups, and transitioning to acting. Twitter…
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551: Here's Who Will Win Every Award This Year
John and Tim share their predictions for the Norris, Vezina, Hart, and other NHL awards. Twitter: @dropping_gloves - https://twitter.com/dropping_gloves?s=20…
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550: Pacific Division Preview and Stamkos/Zegras Contract Talks
We cover the 4th and final division. Can the Knights repeat? Will Edmonton finally break through? How good at the Kings, really? Plus, drama around Stamkos and…
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549: Central Division Preview and Bedard Hype
We cover the main stories for the teams in the Central, talk about Bedard's sizzling weekend, and touch on Babcock resigning from the Bluejackets. Twitter…
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548: Metro Division Preview and Predictions
John and Tim talk about the biggest questions, storylines, and X-factors for the teams in the Metropolitan Division. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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547: Babcock Drama + Atlantic Division Preview
We catch up on the drama surrounding Babcock and Columbus and do a deep dive into the Atlantic Division and make our predictions. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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546: Which Teams Would be On Your No-Trade List?
We recap the Yakupov interview, talk about the Sanderson contract, and share our NTC lists. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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545: Interview with Nail Yakupov
Listen for an honest and illuminating discussion about his journey to to being the #1 pick, why things didn't work out in the NHL, and how he looks back on his…
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544: Over/Unders, ESPN, and the Ideal Coach
Tim and John do over/under predictions for the coming season as well as cover the latest news including Keefe, Kessel, Buffalo's ticket sales, and more…
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543: Matthews Signs, John Admits He Was Wrong
AM34 surprised a lot of people by signing in Toronto. Talking the extension and what that means, plus Hagel/Lafreniere/Bouchard and more. Twitter…
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542: Interview with Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
We caught up with Brady on his wedding, the recent personnel changes on the Sens, and their expectations for the coming year. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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541: John vs. Tim: Drafting The Best Defensemen
John and Tim do a life draft of building the best possible defensive corps while keeping the salary under $26M... who did it better? Twitter: @dropping_gloves…
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540: Fighter Superlatives and NHLPA Frustrations
John and Tim list the superlatives of John's fights and John shares some of his frustrations when he was a player rep for the NHLPA. Twitter: @dropping_gloves…
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539: Interview with Sheldon Souray
We caught up with retired defenseman Sheldon Souray about his All-Star career, coming up with the Devils, the drama with the Oilers, and recovering from…
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538: Who's the Most Feared Player on Each Team?
And does every team even have a feared player? John and Tim go down the list for every team in the league. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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537: Who Wins the Karlsson Trade?
Breaking down how all 3 teams did in the Karlsson trade, plus the Dumba signing, Tom Wilson extension, and more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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536: Which Contracts Will Age Poorly?
Talking through the Troy Terry and Swayman signings, and looking at all the recent deals to see which ones will age will and which guys may have gotten…
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535: Would Your Rather, Arbitrations, Tarasenko to OTT
John plays "Would You Rather?" hockey-style, the latest on arbitrations for Frederic, McBain, Swayman, and Terry, and the impact of Tarasenko on Ottawa's…
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534: Bergeron Retires, Aho Signs, John Does Puckdoku
Tim reacts to the Bergeron news, Aho signs a new deal, Leafs circumventing the cap (?) and John tries Puckdoku for the first time. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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533: Signings and Rumors: Samsonov, DeAngelo, Dunn, Aho, and More
Catching up on the recent arbitration filings, signings, trade rumors, and other big news around the league. John also comes to the defense of a Friend of the…
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532: Dad Rants, Bad Trades, and Listener Voicemails
Wrapping up some loose ends for the week, John goes on a few rants about parenting and GMs getting close to making some bad trades. Plus a few fan voicemails!…
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531: FOMO and Fear of Fighting
A player who left North America to avoid fighting, an NHL event we've love to attend, and a lot more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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530: Updates on Galchenyuk, Nylander, DeBrincat, Tarasenko, & More
John and Tim recap the Lucic interview and touch on all the news of the week, including the Galchenyuk arrest, signings, trades, rumors, and more. Twitter…
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529: Interview with Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
Looch joined us again to talk about signing with the B's, what he brings to the team, and what it means to wear the Spoked B again. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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528: Nylander, DeBrincat, Arbitration Hearings, and Voicemails
John and Tim catch up the latest news, rumors, and transaction as well as a couple of listener voicemails to kick off the weekend. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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527: Interview with Ryan Reaves, Toronto Maple Leafs
We caught up with an old friend of the show to talk about his new contract with the Leafs (and what it was like to watch Vegas win the Cup). Twitter…
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526: Free Agency Recap and Reactions
John and Tim touch on the major signings from the first few days of free agency and react to some surprising contracts. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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525: Draft Recap and Major Trade Reactions
The boys recap some of the big stories from game night as well as the trades, including PLD, Hall, Perry, Smith, and more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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524: We're Back! Trades, Signings, Rumors, and More
John and Tim return from their break to talk about the major trades, contact extensions, trade rumors, and more as we head into a packed week for hockey fans…
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523: Vegas Wins: Stats, Quotes Injuries, and Playoff Takeaways
The boys recap the dominant Game 5 win for Vegas to earn their franchise' first Cup, plus highlights of the series, quotes, injuries, and more. Twitter…
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522: The Cup is Now in the Building
Does Vegas close it out at home? Who's the Conn Smythe favorite? Who does Stone pass the Cup to first? Predictions for Game 5. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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521: Cats Strike Back and Major Trade Rumor Update
Tkachuk leads Florida's late comeback once again. Rumor update on DeBrincat, PLD, Hart, and more. And listener voicemails. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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519: Vegas Takes Game 1, Caufield Signs, and Babcock is Returning (?)
Adin Hill and Mark Stone put on a strong performance in Game 1, John and Tim break down the game. Caufield signs a great contact. And is Mike Babcock taking a…
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518: GM Changes, Cup Finals Preview, and Mike Mallot Interview
We catch up on the Dubas/Treliving news, make our predictions for the Cup finals, and talk to rising UFC Mike Mallot about his fight next week! Twitter…
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517: Panthers Deep-Dive with George Richards, Florida Hockey Now
We caught up with George Richards, who covers the Panthers, about their incredible run, how this team compares to previous years, and their chances against…
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516: Return of the Knights + Coaching Changes
Vegas is heading back to the Cup Final for the 2nd time, Dallas lays an egg, and a carousel of coaching changes over the long weekend. Twitter…
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515: Canes Need a Superstar, Stars Stay Alive, Drama in Pittsburgh
John talks about the missing ingredient for Carolina, Dallas' potential to keep extending the series, and the offseason drama between Malkin, Hextall, and the…
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514: Dirty Plays and On the Verge of Sweeps
Dirty plays from Benn and Domi, Canes and Stars on the verge of being swept, and John gets a really exciting announcement. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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513: Perception vs. Reality: Canes, Stars, and Kyle Dubas
John and Tim recap the weekend as Florida and Vegas both lead 2-0 in their series. Dubas is out in Toronto. Coyotes players are filing grievances. On and on it…
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512: An NHL-ers Experience in Multi-OT Games
7 periods between Panthers and Canes... What's happening between periods? What are guys eating and drinking? How does this affect recovery time? Which players…
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511: Conference Finals Previews and the Tempe Arena Vote
John and Tim take a deep dive into each Conference final with stats and roster matchups. And, John reacts to the news that Tempe voted against the new arena…
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510: And Then There Were Four
With all 4 second round series closed, we give series and season reviews for the Devils, Kraken, Leafs, and Oilers. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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509: Canes Win Series, Suspensions, and Ownership Bids
Did we all underestimate the Canes? Is the Kraken run over? Can the Leafs come back? All this and more on this Friday episode. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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508: Draft Lottery, Voicemails, and Game Recaps
Chicago wins the Bedard sweepstakes, listener voicemails, and recapping the past few days of games. Plus predictions of the Leafs Game 4. Twitter…
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507: Weekend Recap and NHL Draft Lottery
John and Tim catch up on the weekend's worth of series updates and preview tonights NHL draft lottery. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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506: Time to Respect the Underdog
With Florida and Seattle winning their Game 1s, these teams are more than just a cool story. There's a movement happening here. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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505: The Biggest Collapse in Sports History
The Bruins suffered a horrific defeat, the Maple Leafs break their curse, and there's one more Game 7 tonight. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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504: How Many Series Will Go 7 Games?
Winnipeg got eliminated, but every other series will go at least 6. Talking TBL winning game 5, Devils winning 3 straight, Kraken surprising everyone, and…
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503: Leafs Comeback, Foligno Hit, Makar Suspension, and More
Catching up on a couple of big days in playoff hockey. Also John's thoughts on Marchand's comments about ESPN airing on-ice conversations. Twitter…
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502: Weekend Recap: Injuries, Brawls, and Blowouts
Touching on the major events over the weekend including the Oilers' comeback, Tkachuk's antics, Leafs/Bolts brawl, and more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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501: Listener Voicemails and Game 2 Reactions
A few friends of the show call in with some questions. John and Tim also cover Game 2 reactions and predictions for a couple exciting nights of hockey…
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500: 5 Key Takeaways from Last Night's Games
Talking the Leaf's loss, Bunting suspension, Kraken win, Eichel's performance, and more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves - https://twitter.com/dropping_gloves?s=20…
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499: Round One Predictions pt. 2
A quick recap of the first night of games then sharing predictions for NJD/NYR, TOR/TBL, COL/SEA, VGK/WPG. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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498: Round One Predictions pt. 1
John and Tim break down their picks for the first slew of games: BOS/FLA, CAR/NYI, DAL/MIN, EDM/LAK. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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497: Standing Ovations and First Round Matchups
Toews and Anderson get send-offs from the fans, college players make an immediate impact, and most of the first round matchups are officially set Twitter…
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496: Changing of the Guard in the NHL
With Crosby and Ovechkin out of the playoffs for the first time in many years, the league is officially ushering in the next potential powerhouse teams…