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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 Gloves381: Weekend Recap and Round 2 Preview
FIVE game 7s over the weekend... the boys recap each of them and take a look at the first two series of the second round: Avs/Blues and Panthers/Lightning…
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380: The Beauty of Game 7
With three Game 7s lined up for this weekend, and possibly more, John and Tim recap this week's games and what to expect over the weekend. Follow…
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379: Is Game 5 a Death Blow?
Bruins go down 3-2 even with McAvoy back. Lightning go down 3-2 after a terrific comeback by the Leafs. Oilers go down 3-2 after their stars bring them back…
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378: Weekend Recap and First Round Surprises
John and Tim catch up on the games from the weekend and talk about the biggest surprises so far in this postseason. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
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377: Which 1st Round Favorite is in the Most Trouble?
With 6 series tied at 1-1, which higher seeded team could be in trouble? Oilers, Leafs, Wild, Flames, Rangers, or Panthers? Plus, recapping all of the games…
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376: Caps Surprise Panthers, Panthers Win a Marathon, and More
We cover the big moments from the second night of the playoffs, including the no-goal controversy at Madison Square Garden. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
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375: Recap of Opening Night of the Playoffs
John has some strong opinions to share about opening night of the NHL playoffs and shares some bold predictions for these series moving forward. Follow…
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374: Playoff Preview Part 2
We finish our deep analysis of each of the first round matchups plus give our official picks for Round 1. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
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373: Playoff Preview Part 1
John and Tim take a deep dive into some postseason matchups and what to look for in Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
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372: The Calm Before the Storm
More teams have clinched and the first round matchups are (all but) set. The boys dive into the matchup scenarios, potential upsets, and expectations as we get…
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371: The Final Push for the Playoffs
With the season winding down, the teams in the East jockey for position while the Wild West continues to be a story of drama, rivalries, and a whole lot of…
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370: What to Watch in the Final Week of the Regular Season
First round matchups in the East, the final Wild Card spots in the West. Everything you need to look for in the final week of the NHL season. Plus, why John…
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369: How the West Will be Won
John and Tim recap the weekend games and talk about the closing gap for the Western Conference teams fighting for a playoff spot, which is going to come down…
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368: Interview with Chris Pronger, Hall of Fame Defenseman
We caught up with one of the best to ever play the blue line, Chris Pronger. We covered everything from his first days in the league, winning the Cup, his…
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367: Malkin Suspended, Stone Returns, Power Debut, and More
Geno gets 4 games. VGK play cap roulette to fit Stone on their books. Owen Power makes his NHL debut. Kreider gets 50. Krug returns to Boston. And a whole lot…
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366: Inside the Culture of an NHL Locker Room
John shares some of the differences among NHL cultures when it comes to leadership and their approach to winning. We also look at the lack of parity in the…
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365: Doug Wilson Retiring + What to Watch in the East
It's the end of an era in San Jose with Wilson finally stepping down after 19 years. We also look at the tasty matchups in the East, how they could play out…
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364: Interview with Nick Kypreos
Tim's gone! Luckily John got Nick Kypreos to join where they talk Leafs, Hawks, and who is more valuable Matthews or Marner. Follow: @dropping_gloves…
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363: The Inconsistent DoPS Strikes Again
John weighs in on the Jay Beagle/Troy Terry incident and shares the frustration among players for the Department of Player Safety. Also: Yandle streak broken…
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362: Interview with Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
John finally gets to clear the air with Alexander the Great to talk about their chirps, chasing Gretzky's record, and some funny on-ice interactions from their…
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362: Interview with Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
John finally gets to clear the air with Alexander the Great to talk about their chirps, chasing Gretzky's record, and some funny on-ice interactions from their…
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261: Which NHL Player Has Most Outperformed their Contract?
Excluding entry-level players. We also recap the 4 playoff matchup previews from last night and share an interesting idea to help reduce the salary cap…
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560: Updated Power Rankings + Which Trade Will Have the Biggest Impact?
John and Tim update their power rankings to see who are the best/worst teams in the league, which team jumped up the standings the most, and which individual…
Dropping the Gloves359: The Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline
We review deadline day to talk about who got better, who got worse, who did nothing, and everything in between. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
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358: Weekend Trade Recap and Analysis
It was a wild weekend of trades around the league. John and Tim talk through the major ones to see which teams got better and how it might affect their…
Dropping the Gloves357: Giroux + Underrated Players on the Trade Market
We download on the latest Giroux rumors plus John shares a list of underrated players that he feels could have a big impact for teams in a playoff run if they…
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356: Avs Making Moves and Wings Open for Business
Colorado made a couple of trades... are they gearing up for something bigger? Detroit is reportedly open for business. And have the Leafs found their solution…
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355: VGK in Trouble and Big Names off the Trade Market
The Knights might not even make the playoffs, Pavelski (and likely Miller, Boeser, Hertl, etc.) off the trade market, Landeskog injured, and more. Follow…
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354: Let's Talk about the NHL Refs
Missing late penalty calls, breaking up goalie fights, being called out in press conferences.... tough week for the zebras. John and Tim also weigh in on big…
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353: Stories and Rumors: Eichel, Ovy, Miller, Varlamov, Makar, and More
John and Tim touch base on big stories around the league, updates on trade rumors, and a very important personal announcement! Follow: @dropping_gloves…
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352: Reaves/Ott, Robertson, and Some Teams with Major Concerns
John weighs in on the exchange between Reaves and Ott last week, the guys touch on Jason Robertson's impressive career, and which teams have some serious…
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351: What's Debrusk Worth? Plus Reviewing LAK/WAS/CGY/MIN and More
Debrusk has been on fire lately... what's he worth? Will the Bruins trade him? Plus checking in on some teams around the league. Follow: @dropping_gloves…
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351: What's Debrusk Worth? Plus Reviewing LAK/WAS/CGY/MIN and More
Debrusk has been on fire lately... what's he worth? Will the Bruins trade him? Plus checking in on some teams around the league. Follow: @dropping_gloves…
Dropping the Gloves350: Leafs Goalie Struggles, Seider Thriving, Hughes Primed for Breakout?
Do the Leafs need to acquire a goalie or stick with Campbell? Is Seider a top-10 defenseman already? What can we expect from Jack Hughes moving forward?…
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349: Chara Breaks the Record, ECHL Drama, CBJ Making a Push
Chara broke an amazing record and even dropped the gloves. Avery/Barnaby/Laraque to the ECHL? And the BlueJackets are not so quietly making a push for a…
Dropping the Gloves347: Interview with Spencer Knight, Florida Panthers
We caught up with goalie phenom Spencer Knight about his journey to the NHL, his mental approach to hockey's toughest position, and what's next for his career…
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347: TOR Deals, CGY Streaks, Western Predictions
The Leafs made a move over the weekend, the Flames have won 10 in a row, Eichel scores his first, and we predict the outcomes in the West. Follow…
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345: Oilers Heating Up + Laine/Chiarot/Boeser Trade Rumors
Oilers have won 4 straight under Woodcroft. Can they keep it up? Plus the latest on the trade rumor mill. New episodes of Dropping the Gloves with John Scott…
Dropping the Gloves345: Major Updates: Ovechkin, Eichel, Fleury, Giroux, and More
Ovechkin gets his 30th. Eichel makes his debut in Vegas. Fleury/Giroux trade rumors. And a whole lot more. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
Dropping the Gloves344: Super Bowl Recap and Revisiting Preseason Predictions
The guys share their thoughts on the big game and revisit their predictions from October to see how many we got right and how many we missed on big time!…
Dropping the Gloves343: Woe, Canada
Two coaches for Canadian teams have been fired this week: Tippett and Ducharme. What's next for these teams? How will these coaches be measured? Will either of…
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342: Rask Done, Marchand Antics, Wild/Jets Scrums, VGK Cap Issues
Is Tuukka Rask's career over? Should Marchand get suspended? Did Foligno cross the line? Who will the Knights trade to fit Eichel under the salary cap? All…
Dropping the Gloves341: All Star Game Recap: What Works and What Doesn't
John and Tim recapped the all star weekend including the best skills competitions, which players were snubbed, and who became top storylines in the league…