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Dropping the Gloves
I'm John Scott, a retired NHL enforcer. Follow Dropping the Gloves for insights on the latest news around the league, interviews with NHL players, and a few jokes along the way.
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Episodes
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The Devils get their guy, and Seider for MVP?
I had a great time talking the big trade, why both teams could win this deal and and if Mo Seider is the best player on planet earth! Enjoy
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New Coaches w/different results, why Toronto is a wreck and Edmonton is flying.
I look into the big offseason coaching changes and what impact they are having so far in the season. Enjoy.
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This Guy Sucks! These teams are all disasters, but one can salvage their season
I talk about the slow starts of some franchises, why they are starting so bad and if they can turn it around. Enjoy!
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Glue Guys! Who are they and what do they do?
I break away from all the negative stuff to talk about glue guys, every team needs them. I talk about what they do, who they are, and what superstars are glue…
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Déjà vu in Edmonton & Toronto
The first night is in the books and a few teams needed to make a good first impression, one did and the other left alot of unanswered questions. Enjoy.
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Marchenko saves the day? Not quite, another disaster for Toronto!
Chyaka has a meltdown and trades Matthews Knies for Kiril Marchenko in a blockbuster hours before the season. I breakdown the trade, the result and more. Enjoy.
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The Wild are in trouble and the kids are elite!
I dig into the problem facing the Minnesota Wild this season, a damned if you do damned if you don't situation with Quinn Hughes, I also talk the exciting…
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Can the Oilers bounceback? Interview w/Connor Murphy. And Hellebuyck a no-show!
I had a great talk with Connor about the Oilers' playoffs last year, what to look forward to this year, playing with Bedard vs McDavid and more. I also dig…
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Detroit is embarrassing and has money ruined the game?
I have a nice talk about the big money going to players who haven't earned it, I also talk about the disasters within the Winnipeg and Detroit locker rooms now…
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Interview w/ Jay Miller, bodyguard to the NHL stars.
I had a great chat with Jay about protecting his teammates, playing in LA with Gretzky, going to the cup finals in 88 and a lot more, Enjoy.
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Meet the new look Leafs, this is the year, right?!?
I talk about the massive roster upheaval of the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason, and if it is enough to get back on track.
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Clowns in the NHL, Hellebuyck is out for blood and Makar ruins the Avs
I discuss the big Makar contract, Hellebuyck trying to force his way out and a few other things. Enjoy
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Interview w/ Sandy McCarthy
I had a great talk with NHL Legend Sandy McCarthy about his career, fighting in the toughest era ever and a lot more, Enjoy.
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Hockey is Broken and needs to be fixed now
I talk what is wrong with hockey, I had a great trip to Minnesota for Da Beauty League and discovered a big problem with our game. Enjoy
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Is Montreal the next dynasty? Interview w/ Mathieau Dandenault
I got to catch up with Mathieau and talk the Red Wings and why it didn't work with Yzerman, we also talked about why the Canadiens might be headed for…
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NHL Heavy Weight Champ Steve MacIntyre Interview
I had a great talk with Steve about his fights, his career and everything in between. Enjoy.
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The Curse of the Dallas Stars
I dig into the Dallas Stars roster and why they have a self induced nightmare scenario where there is no good way out. Enjoy!
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The Best Team Money Can Buy, showing GM's how to build a team!
I played GM for a day and built the best team possible for the upcoming season. Try and find a weakness. Enjoy.
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Stanley Cup/Heavyweight Champ Nicolas Deslauriers Interview!
Stanley Cup champ Nic Deslauriers joins me in the episode, we talk the amazing culture in Carolina, winning the cup, playing for torts, fighting all the heavy…
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The NCAA evolution, why the future of the NHL isn't the CHL anymore.
I got the pleasure of talking to assistant coach of the MTU Huskies Benton Maass as well as Left Winger Teydon Trembecky. We dig into the lifting of the CHL…
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The Prodigal Son Returns, Kaner is Back!!
Big news, Patrick Kane is coming home, I dig into the news of Kaner coming back to Chicago. Also Jason Robertson signing and the Flyers locking up some core…
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Yzerman cowardly steps down and Detroit rejoices!!
I dig into the much anticipated failing of the Yzerplan, why it didn't work and how disappointing the ending was. Enjoy. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show…
Dropping the GlovesWhy the Leafs or Capitals will win the cup this season!
I dig into the huge additions to some cup contenders in the Eastern Conference and talk about why the Capitals and Leafs are poised for a huge bounce back…
Dropping the GlovesThe NHL will never be the same again
I discuss the offer sheet and how this specific incident has changed how GM's and players do business and will forever altar the player movement landscape…
Dropping the GlovesDavidson ruined the Blackhawks and needs to go!
We are back from vacation and wow a lot has happened, I dig into the Hawks, Ducks and Sharks. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Dropping the GlovesChayka and the Leafs are cooking!!!
It's all Toronto in this one, I dig into the moves so far with the Toronto Maple Leafs and why Chayka is killing it so far. Hosted on Acast. See…
Dropping the GlovesCanes are champs !?!? Leafs next w/ Hiller?
I eat crow and talk how the Hurricanes won the cup and if they will repeat. Leafs/Knights new coaches and some trades happened. Enjoy Sign up to become a…
Dropping the GlovesDetroit is burning and I love it + greatest series ever?
I am loving the drama in Detroit, I talk about the mess and why Larkin might be valuing his talents a little more then he should, I also talk Stanley Cup and…
Dropping the GlovesCanes survive, did Torts blow it?!?
What a series, I discuss the first two games and the adjustments both teams should make for game 3. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Dropping the GlovesKnights vs Canes for Lord Stanley
It's time, I talk all things Stanley Cup finals, which team has the edge and why they will win the Cup! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Dropping the GlovesColorado's fatal flaw, Marner and the Knights Dominate
I dig into the domination of the Vegas Golden Knights and why the Avalanche lost this series so badly. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Dropping the GlovesHow each team can make the Cup!
I discuss the conference finals and how each team can win the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dropping the GlovesA series for the ages, MTL v BUF breakdown.
I talk about the masterpiece that was the Sabres v Canadiens, after a lack luster second round this series lived up to the hype and Game 7 was the cherry on…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Guy Carbonneau
I interview Hall of Famer, 3 time Stanley Cup Champ and Montreal Canadien legend Guy Carbonneau! We talked Cole Caufield and his struggles, how the Canadiens…
Dropping the GlovesOui Oui Oui Montreal, time to panic Sabres?
Round two action, we talk sabres/canadiens and ducks/knights. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dropping the GlovesLeafs still suck, who is legit Avs or Canes?
I talk draft lottery, playoffs, and why Carolina is a fraud and Colorado is a beast. Enjoy Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community…
Dropping the GlovesToronto's new GM(haha), NHL Goalies & Round 2!
Great episode talking about the goalies remaining in the playoffs and what they have in common, toronto's terrible gm pick and much more, Enjoy! Sign up to…
Dropping the GlovesEdmonton's window is closed & Tampa is back
I had a good time talking about how the Oilers are a trainwreck, I also dug into the Lightning clawing their way back and touch on the other series. Enjoy…
Dropping the GlovesEdmonton still sucks, poor crosby and more
I dig into the first round match ups, talk about the importance of having a trustworthy line, how edmonton is back to their old tricks and sticking a fork in…
Dropping the GlovesNHL Playoff Preview w/ Milan Lucic
Milan stopped by to talk 2026 NHL Playoff Hockey, we dig into the Eastern Conference and give our predictions as well as keys for each series. Enjoy. Sign up…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Bill Ranford
I had a great talk with Bill about his time with the Oilers, winning two cups, and a conn smythe. What happened with Stuart Skinner, playing with all time…
Dropping the GlovesThe Yzerplan is dead right??
I had some fun talking about the demise of the Red Wings, where it went wrong and if there is any hope for the Red Wing faithful. I also dug into the Central…
Dropping the GlovesWild Card Drama, who gets in?
I get into the wild card mess, why no one wants to win in the east and the mad dash in the west. I also talk yzerman miscues and getting scammed. Enjoy! Sign…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Ryan VandenBussche
Ryan and I had a great time talking about his playing days. Playing with some all time greats in Gretzky/Crosby. Rooming with Probert on the road and life as a…
Dropping the GlovesFight Night ?!? and Deperate Knights
I dig into tonight's game between the Leafs and Ducks and talk about possible outcomes for the hit on Matthews a few weeks back. I also touch on the firing of…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Behn Wilson
Had a great talk with Behn Wilson, we talked about his new book, playing with the Flyers, fighting all the greats and a lot more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Wayne Primeau
Wayne and I had a great talk about him getting dealt 6 times, getting a cup stolen in Buffalo and playing with some all-time greats. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast…
Dropping the GlovesThe Leafs aren't going to do a thing, McDavid is a dead man walking and the Wings are done
Pretty quick one this weekend, I dig into the Matthews hit and brutal leafs response, talk about how sad McDavid is and how the Wings are toast this season…
Dropping the GlovesSabres/Lightning beautiful chaos + these GM's should be fired
I talk about the Sabres and how they took a hold of the Eastern Conference with their game versus the Lightning. I also discuss the deadline and which GM's…
Dropping the GlovesThe Biggest Losers
I dig into how terrible the leafs have been, the dysfunction of the Oilers and the goalie situation and how Max Domi needs a reckoning. Hosted on Acast. See…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Olympic Legend Ryan Miller
I talked to Ryan about this years gold medal run, the play of Connor Hellebuyck, the pressure of playing in the gold medal game in OT and a lot more. Enjoy…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Conor Garland of the Vancouver Canucks
I talk to Conor about what is going on in Vancouver, the big Quinn Hughes trade, the Olympics and plenty more, Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Dropping the GlovesUSA wins toughest gold medal ever and Canada's gift
I dig into the Olympics, how we need to talk about a new format moving forward, I also talk USA's path to a gold, breakout performances and more. Enjoy. Hosted…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Troy Crowder
I had a chance to talk to Troy about his unique career of firsts; his first game, fight etc. He talked about quitting at 21 at the peak of his career, butting…
Dropping the GlovesDrury is dealing, groundhog day in Edmonton, Mckenna and the woodshed!
I dig into the Panarin trade, the woes of being a goalie in Edmonton, Mckenna taking someone behind the woodshed and lots more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See…
Dropping the GlovesThe Heartless Leafs and an interview w/ Olympic hero Jack O'Callahan
I got the chance to talk with Jack O'Callahan of the 1980 US Men's gold medal Olympic team, I also had to talk about the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs and…
Dropping the GlovesInterview w/ Devin Setoguchi
I had a really great and honest talk with Devin, he discusses his early success with the Sharks, the betrayal by GM Doug Wilson and his struggles to deal with…
Dropping the GlovesTrade season is here! Why 1st rounders are uselss and the Rangers are so pathetic
I dig into trade season with the Sharks and Knights kicking off the trades with some solid upgrades. I also talk about how pathetic the statement Chris Drury…
Dropping the GlovesReaves vs Olivier & an Interview w/ Zenon Konopka
Zenon and I talk the big heavy weight tilt this week and how hard it is to be a fighter these days. We also talk about hockey canada, his career and a ton…
Dropping the GlovesHockey Canada, it's time for a change...
I dig into the problems with Hockey Canada and how we fix it after the recent loss at the 2026 WJC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.