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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 GlovesBruins Rumors, Isles Surging, Evander Contract Troubles
In this episode: Bruins discuss trade rumors to deal with scoring issues Islanders = hottest team in hockey Sharks voiding Evander's contract? Panarin back…
Dropping the GlovesKane 1,000 GP + Biggest Surprises at Halfway Mark
John shares some stories from being Kane's teammate in Chicago, plus we break down some of the biggest surprises this season, including the Hawks, Wild, and…
Dropping the GlovesDid Tom Wilson Deserve a 7 Game Suspension?
John and Tim give their takes on the Tom Wilson hit on Brandon Carlo, and whether or not he should have been suspended Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Georges Laraque, NHL Enforcer
We sat down with legendary tough guy Laraque about his life after hockey and the stories behind some of his most entertaining fights Hosted on Acast. See…
Dropping the GlovesMilestones, Surprise Teams, and COVID-19
In today's episode: Patrick Kane gets 400 - where will he rank all time for Americans? A certain co-host has tested positive for COVID-19 Ottawa is surprising…
Dropping the GlovesWe're Partnering with HockeyFights.com
Super pumped to share this announcement! Gonna be a lot of fun and tons of awesome content coming your way. In this episode: John's appearance on Sharks…
Dropping the GlovesPJ Stock Breaks Down the Situation in Montreal
We sat down with retired scrapper PJ Stock to talk about the Claude Julien firing and why things have come to a screeching halt in Montreal after such a hot…
Dropping the GlovesWhat's Up with Eichel and the Sabres? ft. Marty Biron
We had friend of the show Marty Biron come on to talk about the Sabres struggles this year, dispel any Eichel trade rumors, and talk about what Buffalo needs…
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McDavid vs. Matthews, Crosby 1000, Lake Tahoe Chaos
Covering some of the latest news around the league, including: - Who's season has been more impressive, 97 or 34? - Where does Crosby's legacy lie? - Hischier…
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Interview with Patrick Kaleta, Buffalo Sabres
We sat down with Pat Kaleta to talk about his playing days with the Sabres, what his approach was to his playing style, which fights stood out the most, and…
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Would You Rather? Hockey Style
We discussed some hilarious hockey "would you rather" questions, including some ones sent in by fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Fleury's Flourishing, Laine Drops the Mitts, Galchenyuk Traded AGAIN
- MAF is having an unreal season, so why are there trade rumors swirling around him? - Laine and the BlueJackets are on fire since he was benched - Galchenyuk…
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Was Everyone Wrong About the Blackhawks?
Sitting 3rd in their division, is it time to say that people who predicted Chicago to be a bottom-dwelling team were wrong? Also: - Koivu retires - Bryan Burke…
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Interview with Marty Turco
We talked with the great Marty Turco about his career with the Stars, Blackhawks, and Bruins, getting dangled by Datsyuk, puckhandling skills, opening his own…
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What's Going on with the Vancouver Canucks?
Vancouver has some of the most young, exciting talent in the league. Yet, they've lost 5 straight and all of their star players are in the negatives for +/-…
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Interview with Jason Demers, Coyotes Defenseman
We caught up with Demers about the Coyotes' season so far, coming up as a rookie with the Sharks, playing inside the bubble, and how much of a beauty Phil…
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The Rise and Fall of Erik Karlsson
From incredible numbers and Norris wins to poor production and irrelevancy... what the heck happened to Erik Karlsson? Can he still be a start in this league…
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A Full Breakdown of the Tony Deangelo Situation
Here's what we know so far about the incident between Deangelo and Georgiev that led to Tony being placed on waivers. Plus, which divisions can we call at this…
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The Most Misleading Division in Hockey
In this Friday episode we talk about Jim Rutherford's exit and his legacy in Pittsburgh, majorly surprisingly performances from certain individuals (like…
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Franchise Points Leaders, Hall or Not, and Norris Watch
Some really interesting trivia on NHL defensemen, you wouldn't believe some of the guys that are leading their franchises in points! Plus a Hall or Not: Ilya…
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Comparing Laine/Dubois to Other Major Trades
How does the Laine/PLD trade compare to other major trades in recent NHL history? And who wins? How will Torts and Laine get along? Does Winnipeg have the best…
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Should the NHL Keep the Canadian Division?
With all the rivalries brewing, should the NHL keep that division in the future? Also in this episode: - More drama with PLD and Tortorella - Thornton to miss…
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Interview with Ray Bourque, HOF Defenseman
We had the pleasure of chatting with hockey LEGEND Ray Bourque on some of the best moments of his career, plus: - How diet and training was different back then…
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Not to Panic But... Kinda Panicking
The Bruins have yet to score an even strength goal. The Blackhawks have a -10 goal differential already. Oilers are 1-2 and facing SERIOUS goalie issues. Who's…
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Opening Night Recap + Early Predictions
Breaking down the games from opening night and and key takeaways, including: - Which Canadian teams look good early - Bold predictions for the Chicago…
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Interview with Mike Brown, Former NHL Enforcer
Awesome, hilarious interview with Mike Brown as he shares some stories, laughs, and insights from his days with the Canucks, Sharks, Leafs, and Ducks…
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10 Bold Predictions for the 2021 NHL Season
John and Tim make some predictions for the upcoming season! Some of them are plausible, some are... out there. Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here…
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Fantasy Hockey Draft Recap + Major Hockey News
John and Tim cover a quick draft recap of the first annual Dropping the Gloves Fantasy Hockey League, plus discuss some major news from around the league: -…
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Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Goalie
A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the…
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Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Defense
A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the…
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Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Right Wing
A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the…
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Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Left Wing
A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the Left…
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Fantasy Hockey 2021 Primer: Center
A position-by-position preview of Fantasy Hockey, taking a look at overrated, underrated, and deep sleepers at each position. Today's episode features the…
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Here's What NYE is Like in the NHL
John shares some memorable NYE memories from his playing days and makes some new year's resolutions for the NHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Interview with Tyler Myers, Canucks Defenseman
We spoke with Vancouver blue-liner and former Sabres teammate of John's, Tyler Myers. He's a funny guy with some good stories of winning the Calder Trophy…
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Hate to Say I Told You So, But...
Kirby Dach is expected to miss 4-5 months which is a dagger to his development and the Blackhawks roster. Should he ever have been in that tournament? Also: -…
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Division Winners, Cup Final Predictions, and WJC Mistakes
Who's going to come out on top in each division? John argues that the top 3 are a lock for North, West, and Central, but the East is a total wild card. Also: -…
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Christmas Wishes for All 31 Teams
What should each team in the league be wishing for this holiday season? John and Tim play the role of Santa Clause and grant a very special gift to every team…
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It's Official: The NHL is Back!
News broke this week that the league is officially back. Let's break down the regular season schedule, playoff formatting, and what to look at in this new…
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Will Canada Ruin the NHL Next Year?
If the Canadian teams have to play in the US, what does that mean for hockey? Also in this episode: - Should the NHL allow ads on their helmets? - Is this it…
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The Unbelievable Hockey Footprint Left by Pierre Lacroix
For the casual or younger hockey fans who don't know the name Pierre Lacroix, check out this short trip down memory lane. Lacroix was the GM mastermind behind…
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Highs and Lows of Playing in Arizona
For John, given everything that went down in the AS Game situation, playing in Arizona left a bit of a sour taste in his mouth. But he still got to play with…
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Winners and Losers of the Division Restructure
With the restructuring of the 4 NHL divisions, who are the winners and losers? Boston now has to play NYR, PIT, PHI, and WAS way more. Will the Lightning run…
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Interview with Marcus Foligno, Minnesota Wild
We chatted with Marcus Foligno, one of the last true power forwards in the league. He shared some awesome stories about being a rookie, what it was like…
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What they Don't Tell You About Being Called Up from the AHL
It's not just the level of hockey that changes - it's an entirely different lifestyle with completely different expectations. John shares some of his "wow"…
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Why the Odds are Stacked Against the Players
This was one of our most popular episodes ever. After John shared a story about wrestling with Risto when he was a rookie, the story took off. Risto pranked…
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The Case Against the NHL Playing Next Season
Today we have a debate: SHOULD the NHL even play next season? When you look at the financial and health risks, John believes not. What do you think? Let us…
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Kane, Reaves, Jake Paul, and Social Media
With all the twitter drama going on this weekend with Evander Kane, Ryan Reaves, and YouTube celebrity Jake Paul, John talks about the role that social media…
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The NHL Just Tried to Screw The Players Over
While nobody was paying attention, the NHL just tried to change the terms of the CBA that was just signed FOUR MONTHS AGO! Get the details on the deal here and…
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John Finally Moved into His House...
After planning all year, the move is finally complete! A quick update from the big guy on his move and finally having the move in his rearview mirror. Cribs…
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Throwback: Marty Biron Interview
This week's throwback is the hilarious Marty Biron, who shared some awesome stories about breaking into the league at 18, losing money at cards on the plane…
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Reviewing the Reverse Retro Jerseys + Denis Savard Interview
We break down a whole bunch of reverse retro jerseys and grade them A-F, plus a throwback to an awesome interview with the great Denis Savard! Hosted on Acast…
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So, Who's this Tim Guy Again?
No John Today! Mixing it up a little bit, here's a short history of Dropping the Gloves according to Tim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Mailbag: Plane Rides, Stealing iPads, Breaking Selanne's Stick
John answers more mailbag questions, including the best/worse planes and dressing rooms, which players asked for his stick, why he never watched video, and…
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Throwback: My Trip to Norway
This week's throwback episode features John's trip to Scandinavia, traveling Europe with 5 little daughters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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20 Questions: Rookies, Bad Breath, Hockey Weddings, Enjoying NHL Life
We dive into the fan mailbag with awesome questions like: - Which players were way better in practice than in games? - Which rookies impressed John the most? -…
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The All No-Hitting Team
The controversial OHL rule has us thinking... which NHL players would thrive in a no-checking league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Throwback: Bryan Bickell Interview
Our throwback this week is with Bryan Bickell, John's roommate for 2 years, who was our very FIRST interview and who had, at the time, recently been diagnosed…
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One of the Worst Things to Ever Happen to Hockey?
When the OHL released news last week that it was banning bodychecking, John released a video on twitter that went viral and was shared by some of the best…
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A Sad Week in the World of Hockey
With the passing of Joey Moss and Travis Roy, it was a tough week to see both of these warriors of the game go. We remember the passion they had for the game…