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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 Gloves495: Flames Falter, East and West Get Tighter
Calgary has been eliminated from playoff contention while the race gets tighter in both East and West. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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494: 4 Key Games to Watch This Weekend
Tim with a quick update on the standings and the 4 games with the biggest playoff implications this weekend. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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493: Major Losses for Sabres, Penguins, and Flames
With the season on the line, a few teams came up short on Tuesday. What does this mean for their playoff chances? Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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492: Teams Fighting for their Playoff Lives
Must-watch games include CGY/WPG, BUF/FLA, EDM/LAK, and more. Featuring special guest Michał Kolasiński. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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491: Fight Night: Deslauriers, DeBrincat, Frederic, and More
Tons of scraps, the Bruins clinch, Phoenix sues Tempe, and Torts watches from the press box. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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490: East vs. West Wild Card Race + Contract Trends
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489: 10 Surprising Stats and What They Mean
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488: Interview with Kevin Bieksa
John talks with Kevin Bieksa about everything from fights to rivalries, superman punches, why he didn't want to get traded anywhere and more. Twitter…
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487: John Scott's Top 5 Most Generous Teammates
John looks back on his career to share some stories of teammates being generous with their time and money. Some of the names might surprise you! Twitter…
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486: Wildcard Watch: Entering the Final Stretch
With just a few games left in the season, here are the major stories to keep an eye on in the standings. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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485: It's Time for Jordan Binnington to Go Away
John goes off on the latest antics from the Blues netminder. Also: is the news out of the QMJHL the beginning of the end of fighting? Twitter: @dropping_gloves…
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484: 6 Surprising Stats and John's Message to NHL Players
We regroup on some stats that may surprise you and John shares his take on some recent player news. His message: don't forget to have fun." Twitter…
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483: Worst NHL Fight Ever + Bad Defenseman Contracts
John recaps one of the worst fights in league history and we break down some of the common reasons for so many bad contracts for defensemen. Twitter…
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482: The Code: Unwritten Rules You Shouldn't Break
John shares his perspective as an enforcer on The Code and when it should be followed and when it's okay to break it. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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481: The Top 3 First Lines in the NHL
John and Tim each give their picks behind the best lines in the NHL... and why. Who did we leave out? Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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480: Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline
Who did well at the deadline and who failed? John and Tim share their winners and losers. Twitter: @dropping_gloves - https://twitter.com/dropping_gloves?s=20…
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479: Trade Recaps and Interview with Dylan Cozens
We talked through a few more of the major trades that have come through and caught up with return guest Dylan Cozens about the strong season the Sabres are…
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477: ROR Trade Reaction, Rumors + John in Rome
John calls in from Rome (spotty connection) but we catch up on the Ryan O'Reilly trade, Zaitsev trade, and other rumors from around the league. Twitter…
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476: Beasts of the East and Flames Flounder Yet Again
Allan Walsh has been on the Twitter machine and the wild card race in the East will be electric. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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475: 5 Big Trade Rumors and Updates
We dive into the latest rumors on Meier, Kane, Karlsson, Chychrun, and Gavrikov - plus, what each of these teams should do at the deadline. Twitter…
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474: Deep Dive: Should Teams Ever Go All-In at the Deadline?
We look through recent NHL history to see which teams have gone all-in at the deadline, and how that's worked out for them. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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474: Deep Dive: Should Teams Ever Go All-In at the Deadline?
We look through recent NHL history to see which teams have gone all-in at the deadline, and how that's worked out for them. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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473: Tarasenko Trade Reaction + Torts, Sharks, and VGK
Who wins the Tarasenko trade? Plus more comments from Torts, Karlsson leaves the ice, and VGK looks like a different team without Mark Stone. Twitter…
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472: Trouba Hits, Cozens Contract, Torts Letter, Kane Rumors
A little bit of everything as the league returns for the second half of the season. Twitter: @dropping_gloves - https://twitter.com/dropping_gloves?s=20…
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471: ASG Reaction, Horvat Signing, and the Playoff Picture
We talk about the All Star Game weekend, Horvat deal in NY, and what the playoff picture could look like, particularly in the East. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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470: Why Has NHL TV Viewership Gone Down this Season?
With the concerning report that viewership is down 22%, we break down the reasons behind it and what the league can do about it. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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469: Interview with Milan Lucic, Calgary Flames
Looch shares about his early days in Boston, winning a cup, how he has approached fighting, and tons of insider stories you won't want to miss. Twitter…
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468: Trade Rumors: Meier, Kane, ROR + Thoughts on Zegras
We cover the latest rumors on Kane to the Rangers, Timo Meier to the Devils, Ryan O'Rielly on the block, Dylan Larkin negotiations, plus a few thoughts on what…
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467: The Top 5 Best Fighters in the NHL Today
We recapped the big fights from last night's games and then John shared his list of top 5 scrappers in today's leagues. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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466: 32 Teams, 32 Big Regrets - Part 2
We wrap up our regret carousel and touch on Lucic's fight and Tocchet's first game in Vancouver. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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465: Bruce, There It Is!
Talking about the Canucks coaching fiasco and whether or not Bruce was the problem for the Canucks. Where do they go from here? Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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464: Interview with Greg Wyshynski of ESPN
We got to talk to Greg, who's the one who started John's all star campaign in 2016, about his point of view and experience with the whole campaign. Twitter…
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463: 32 Teams, 32 Big Regrets - Part 1
John and Tim run through the teams around the league and which decisions, contracts, trades, and signings they might look back on and regret. Twitter…
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462: The Canucks Circus, Power Rankings, and Surprise Teams in the West
The Canucks had quite the whirlwind long weekend - here's the full breakdown. Plus Top and Bottom 3 teams, the change up out west, and more. Twitter…
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461: Interview with Elmer Soderblom, Detroit Red Wings
We brought Elmer on, all 6'8" of him, and got to chat about his experience so far in the NHL and playing hockey as a tall guy. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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460: The Midseason Awards Show
With the season halfway done, John and Tim select their picks for midseason awards and make some bold predictions for the second half. Twitter…
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459: Sabres: Buy or Sell? + Caps Surging and Pasta Still Not Signed
The Sabres are working their way toward a playoff spot, should they be buyers at the deadline? And look at how the Capitals have quietly turned their way back…
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458: All Star Snubs, Connor Bedard, and the John Scott Rule
We review the picks for the All Star game, talk about Canada winning WJC Gold, and how John's ASG in 2016 is still relevant years later. Twitter…
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457: Interview with Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes
Seth Jarvis joins the show to talk about his road to the NHL, being coached by Rod the Bod, and expectations for the postseason. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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456: Connor Bedard, Trade Rumors, and Why Consistency is Key
John dug up some numbers on how the good teams are able to stay consistent and why that matters in the postseason. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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455: The Deeper Problem Behind "The Michigan"
We touch on Team Canada at the WJC, how Rantanen has kept the Avs in contention, and some possible trade candidates in the West. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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454: Live from the GLI
John and Tim record live from the Great Lakes Invitational in Grand Rapids, MI. John also catches up with Michigan Tech Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret…
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453: The Playoff Picture at Christmas
John and Tim touch base on the holidays and which teams are falling out of the playoff picture at 30 games in. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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452: Interview with Jordan Oesterle, Detroit Red Wings
John catches up with Oesterle, who played for Western Michigan before an NHL team that has seen him in Edmonton, Chicago, Arizona, and Detroit. Twitter…
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451: Should We Be Worried? FLA/CGY/COL/EDM/STL and More
We talked about some of the teams that SHOULD be playing a lot better than they are. Is it time to hit the panic button? Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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450: Interview with Ryan Miller
John catches up with former team Ryan Miller about playing college hockey, what he's up to now, and some thoughts on what's happening in the league today…
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449: Interview with Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
We caught up with Josh who's having a career year in Winnipeg about his journey to the show, how he prepares, and the strong start the Jets have had. Twitter…
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448: Hugh Jackman, Reaves Hit, and Salary Cap Projection
How Wolverine almost played John in a movie, analyzing the Reaves hit, and why Bettman's comments on the salary cap is bad for the league. Twitter…
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447: When a Coach's Comments Carry Extra Weight
We heard two coaches share some dissatisfaction with the media. Also: Caps rolling, Foligno has revitalized, DeAngelo scratched, and more. Twitter…
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446: Something We've Never Heard a Player Say
Recapping Tage Thompson's night, Marner's streak, overpaid goalies, and a quote we've never heard an NHL player say before. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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445: Interview with Aaron Volpatti
We interviewed Aaron Volpatti about overcoming incredible odds to make the NHL. A story like no other and one you won't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See…
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444: Binnington Antics, Trouba Slam, Boeser Exploring Trade
Catching up on an action-packed weekend of hockey and more antics from Binnington, massive hit from Trouba, Boeser exploring trade options, and more. Twitter…
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443: Deja Vu: Robertson, Binnington, Tage, Flames, and More
We saw more of the same on Thursday night: Robertson hat trick, Tage Thompson highlight reel goal, Binnington did something wacky, Flames struggle, and more…
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442: These Teams are Too Good to Keep Struggling... Right?
We talk about teams underperforming, Hintz contract, Letang, and more. Twitter: @dropping_gloves - https://twitter.com/dropping_gloves?s=20 Instagram…
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441: The Power of a Fresh Start
A fresh start can mean a lot of good things. Just ask Ville Husso, Martin Jones, Dominik Kubalik, Kirby Dach, and more! Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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440: NJ/TOR Goal Controversy and Underrated Superstars
Checking in on Thanksgiving, the 3 reversed goals in NJ, and a very underrated American superstar. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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439: "We're Going Streaking!" + Major Milestones
We touch on some of the big losing and winning streaks around the league, different key milestones reached this week, and some more trade rumors. Twitter…
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438: Buy or Sell: NHL Edition
We cover some of the main stories around the league including hot starts, slow starts, and surprising performances and ask one question: buy or sell? Twitter…
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437: Trade Requests, Dirty Hits, and Startling Stats
Horvat done in Vancouver? What's Karlsson worth? Should Edler face suspension? Which start is more surprising - Ducks or Devils? Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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436: Does the NHL have a Goaltending Problem?
We look at some shocking stats on some of the league's best netminders. Is this a fluke or part of a larger trend? Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…