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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
Dropping the GlovesThe Most Underrated Players on Every Team
Who quietly put up 30 points already? Which player already broke his career high? Who does the little things every night that nobody talks about? John and Tim…
Dropping the GlovesBig Name Trade Rumors + Oilers Continue to Slide
We talk about some surprising names on the trade market, the Oilers woes and Koskinen's comments, and Cale Makar's incredible goal. Follow: @dropping_gloves…
Dropping the GlovesWhich Playoff Teams are Most Likely to Lose Their Spot?
We catch up on NYE, swings in the standings, and which teams are most likely to make (and miss!) the playoffs. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
Dropping the GlovesKnights Rumors, WJC Cancelled, Overlooked Hart Candidates
With Pacioretty going under the knife, we'll talk about their unique cap situation. We also dig into the WJC being canceled and which superstars are being…
Dropping the GlovesHoliday Recap and Olympic Fallout
John and Tim catch up on their Christmas break and talk about some of the major news around the league, including the NHL's decision not to send players to the…
Dropping the GlovesGames are Being Canceled and the Olympics Aren't Looking Good
More and more teams are being shut down through the holidays, the cross-border games are being canceled, and it's looking like NHL players won't play at the…
Dropping the GlovesPaul Maurice, Streaking Teams, Olympic Chatter, and Covid Cancellations
The Oilers are struggling while the Pens and Canucks are soaring. Erik Karlsson's comments, Paul Maurice steps down, and more games get canceled. Follow…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Tyler Ennis, Ottawa Senators
John caught up with former teammate "Enzo" about their days together in Buffalo, Tyler's journey across 4 NHL franchises, and what makes this young Sens core…
Dropping the GlovesUpdated Power Rankings, Olympic Changes, and the Trouba Train
What surprising teams could go on a playoff run? Which "outside" players have a shot at making Team Canada? And what has Jacob Trouba been having for breakfast…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Michael Pezzetta, Montreal Canadiens
We caught up with Pezzetta and his luscious locks to talk about his journey to the NHL, fighting Ryan Reaves, and what he's doing to make his mark in the…
Dropping the GlovesWhere do the Canucks Go from Here?
After firing Green and Benning this weekend, where does Vancouver go from here? We also touch on the Isles 11-game skid, the Stars surprising everyone, and the…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Alex Nedeljkovic, Detroit Red Wings
We caught up with Red Wings' goaltender, "Ned", who's having a great season for Detroit. We talked about his journey to the NHL, being traded by Carolina, and…
Dropping the GlovesWho Wants Jake DeBrusk? And Making Sense of the Hughes Extension
With Debrusk asking for a trade, teams all over the league are circling. What makes sense for him? We also dig into the Hughes extension, Marchand suspension…
Dropping the GlovesCatching Up on a Wild Weekend of Hockey
Panarin throws a glove at Marchand, Evander Kane on waivers, Lemieux bit Tkachuk, Ovy keeps scoring, Bergevin fired. We catch up on it all! Follow…
Dropping the GlovesThanksgiving Episode: What Every NHL Team is Thankful For
John and Tim go around the league and call out what every team in the league has to be thankful for. Some might surprise you! Follow: @dropping_gloves…
Dropping the GlovesFan Voicemails, Bowness Blows it, Atlantic Division Predictions
We cover a couple of great "What If" voicemails from listeners, talk about Bowness ruining a rookie's homecoming debut, and touch on the Pacific being better…
Dropping the GlovesPower Rankings, Olympic Roster Updates, and Love for the Flyers
Who are the best and worst 3 teams in the NHL? What changes are we making to our preseason Olympic roster predictions? And the Flyers look good... are they a…
Dropping the GlovesThe Story Behind the "Princess Phaneuf" Comments
With Phaneuf officially retiring, John shares the story behind his comments back in the day that got a lot of media attention. We also talk about the Ducks win…
Dropping the GlovesWhich Teams Can We Stick a Fork In?
Underperforming superstars, surprisingly hot starts, captain vacancies, and Tim's redemption pick with PointsBet. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
Dropping the GlovesNHL Superlatives: Toughest, Brightest Future, Best City, Etc.
We had a fun conversation about some of the best and worst teams in the league with some categories that might surprise you! Follow: @dropping_gloves…
Dropping the GlovesCatching Up On Teams We Overlook
We've spent a ton of time chasing the biggest stories around the league. Today we pause and check in on teams like Minnesota, Winnipeg, Arizona, Dallas, and…
Dropping the GlovesColliton Fired, Brady Named Captain, Montreal Flounders
Colliton is out in Chicago, Brady Tkachuk named captain of the Sens, the Habs continue to struggle, and we take a deep dive into the Pacific Division to see…
Dropping the GlovesThe Eichel Saga Is Finally Over (For Now)
The boys break down the Eichel trade. Who wins, and what does this mean for each team? We also talk about Ovy's hot start, Gaborik's retirement, and the Leafs'…
Dropping the GlovesFox Re-Signs, Caufield Sent Down, and Leafs Turn a Corner
Is Adam Fox worth every penny of his extension? Have we seen the last of Caufield in the NHL this season? Has Toronto turned a corner? And just how bad are the…
Dropping the GlovesThe Disappearing Middle Class of the NHL
Morgan Rielly signs a team-friendly deal, but Toronto is still going to be in a cap crunch and have to make some tough decisions. Who's the odd man out? Plus…
Dropping the GlovesBattle of Alberta, Q is Out, and Surprisingly Hot Starts
With the Oilers and Flames off to hot starts, are we going to see a Battle of Alberta like the days of old? Also: Q out, Brunette in; hot starts that are…
Dropping the GlovesBattle of Alberta, Q is Out, and Surprisingly Hot Starts
With the Oilers and Flames off to hot starts, are we going to see a Battle of Alberta like the days of old? Also: Q out, Brunette in; hot starts that are…
Dropping the GlovesBlackhawks Scandal, Power Rankings, and Seeing Through the Mirage
We talk about the breaking news out of Chicago and what the next steps may be. We also dive into the best and worst teams in the league to discuss which…
Dropping the GlovesThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
McDavid is doing silly things and Ovy is proving his doubters wrong. We also talk about the slow starts for TOR, VGK, CHI, and MTL. Follow: @dropping_gloves…
Dropping the GlovesInjuries, Disappointing Starts, and Dispelling Rumors
We look around the league at some slow starts and disappointing performances. Plus, John dispels a rumor around Claude Giroux and the Sharks try to erase…
Dropping the GlovesMcAvoy Signs, Night #3 Takeaways, and Over/Under NHL Style
Charlie McAvoy signed a massive contract - good deal for the B's? We also cover the highlights of the games on night 3 of the season and play Over/Under on the…
Dropping the GlovesKey Takeaways From the First Games of the Season
How good at the Capitals? Will Montreal struggle this season? Will the Ducks surprise people? We take a look at the first few games of the season talk about…
Dropping the GlovesOpening Night and Storylines to Watch this Season
Can Seattle catch magic like Vegas did? How will Covid impact the season? Will Toronto finally win a playoff round? John and Tim talk about the top storylines…
Dropping the Gloves10 Bold Predictions for the 21/22 Season
John and Tim give their bold predictions for the season - record-breaking seasons, surprising Cup runs, underperforming superstars, and more! Hosted on Acast…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Frank Seravalli from DailyFaceoff.com
We brought back one of the best insiders in the game to talk about Eichel, Tkachuk, and other big news around the league. Follow: @dropping_gloves Subscribe…
Dropping the GlovesProjections: Trophy Winners, Division Winners, and the Stanley Cup
John and Tim give their predictions for the individual trophies, division winners, and the Stanley Cup, including our dark horse picks. Follow…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Rob Ray, Retired NHL Enforcer
We chatted with legendary pugilist Rob Ray about some of his best fighting stories, his approach to fighting, and what he's up to now. Follow: @dropping_gloves…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Rob Ray, Retired NHL Enforcer
We chatted with legendary pugilist Rob Ray about some of his best fighting stories, his approach to fighting, and what he's up to now. Follow: @dropping_gloves…
Dropping the GlovesOfficial Fantasy Hockey Preview
John and Tim give their fantasy hockey preview, listing players they're targeting in their drafts and why you should be targeting them too. Follow…
Dropping the GlovesLowball Trade Offers, Hometown Discounts, and the Car Ride Home
The drama of Jack Eichel continues as he was stripped of his captaincy. Will the Sabres be able to move him or is the asking price too high? Do Hertl's remarks…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Andy Sutton, Retired NHL Defenseman
We caught up with Andy Sutton, who played for a decade in the NHL and delivered some MASSIVE hits about his journey to the NHL, his philosophy for checking…
Dropping the GlovesMy Brother Said What? + Looking at RFA Comparisons
With Jack Hughes and Matthew Tkachuk making comments about their brothers' contract negotiations, we discuss whether or not that's a good thing for the…
Dropping the GlovesRookie Stories, Rangers Captaincy, and Canucks Preview
John shares a few stories from his rookie season with Minnesota and a certain grizzled veteran. We also dive into Panarin's comments about the Rangers'…
Dropping the GlovesJohn goes on a Rant + Pacific Division Preview
There's a recurring topic that finally sets John off on a rant. Plus, we preview some teams in the Pacific. Is this the worst division in the NHL? Hosted on…
Dropping the GlovesPredicting Team Canada Olympic Roster
John and Tim give their predictions for Team Canada and make some key observations about this group of players. Who are the odd men out on the front end? Is…
Dropping the GlovesA Tale of Two GMs
Ottawa GM Dorion said the Sen's rebuild is done and it's time to win. Win what, exactly? Compared to Yzerman, why is he making statements like this? Plus we…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Andrew Ladd, Phoenix Coyotes
With 2 Cups to his name and playing in 6 different cities, Ladd has had an incredible journey and he shares some of the best stories from his career so far…
Dropping the GlovesPredicting Team USA Olympic Roster
John and Tim each give their predictions for Team USA. We also cover the conclusion of the Kotkaniemi saga and take some voicemails from listeners! Follow…
Dropping the GlovesIsles Cup Favorites? + Hertl Trade Rumors and Women's World Cup Rivalry
With the Lightning losing so many key players, are the Isles favorites to win the cup now? John makes his case. Plus: Hertl trade rumors, best unspoken rivalry…
Dropping the GlovesAn Inside Look at the Business of Hockey
With the Kotkaniemi offer sheet making headlines, John and Tim delved into the business of hockey, including UFA vs RFA, 1-way vs 2-way contracts, signing…
Dropping the GlovesReviewing the Svechnikov/Couturier Signings + Dallas Stars Preview
We analyze the Svech and Couts signings and what they mean for those teams. What're the expectations for Svech now, and how good has Chuck Fletcher's offseason…
Dropping the GlovesRecapping Tim's Solo Show, Coyotes Arena News + Season Preview
John shares his feedback for Tim's solo show and his take on the Matthews comments and Owen Powers. Then, we take a dive into the Arizona Coyotes: Will they…
Dropping the GlovesLundqvist Retires, Powers Returns to UofM, Matthews Said What?
Solo episode from Tim today: Lundqvist retires... what's his legacy? Pound for Pound Owen Powers returns to college... should Sabres be embarrassed? Unpacking…
Dropping the GlovesJersey Ads + The Best and Worst Young Cores in the League
In 2015, Gary Bettman said he'd have to be "kicking and screaming" to sell jersey ads. In 2021... here we are. Is this just the beginning? We also take a look…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Mario Ferraro, San Jose Sharks
We caught up with Ferraro, one of the best young defensemen in the league and the future of the Sharks' blueline. We talked about his journey to the NHL, his…
Dropping the GlovesPettersson and Kaprizov: "Kids Today" In the NHL...
With some interesting comments from EP40 and Kaprizov leveraging a KHL offer in his negotiations with the Wild, John breaks down how the balance of power is…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Dylan Cozens, Buffalo Sabres
We chatted with the Workhorse from Whitehorse about his road to the NHL, what he learned his rookie year, and why the future in Buffalo is brighter than people…
Dropping the GlovesCelebrating the Life of Tony Esposito
With the sad news of Tony O's passing last night, we quickly recapped the huge impact he had on the game of hockey. Tony came on the show two years ago and we…
Dropping the GlovesHuge D-Man Contracts, Unsigned UFAs, and a Big Announcement
With Darnell Nurse being the latest d-man to sign a huge contract, we take a look at the recent deals and see who was worth it and who may be overpaid. We also…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Ryan Graves, New Jersey Devils
We caught up with Graves, who was just traded from Colorado to New Jersey, about his time with the Avs and what he's looking forward to in NJ. Of course, we…