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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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Dropping the GlovesThrowback: Stu Grimson Interview
This week's throwback episode is John's interview with Stu "The Grim Reaper" Grimson who was a legendary enforcer in the game! Hosted on Acast. See…
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Why Free Agents Need a Reality Check
With some high-end players still not signing a contract several weeks into free agency, it's time they had a reality check. John checks in on Mike Hoffman…
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Look Who Just Became the Embarrassment of the NHL
John goes OFF on a former team of his on embarrassing themselves and giving in to the noise. Plus a quick tribute to Doc and a little sympathy thrown to…
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Throwback: Our Very First Episode
We're beginning a new throwback series and re-releasing some old episodes that most new listeners probably haven't heard. Here's the very first episode of…
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Jumbo to the Leafs... Wait, What?
In a move that nobody saw coming, Joe Thornton signed with Toronto. John explains why he thinks this will be HUGE for the young stars on that team. He will…
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Habs Spend, Bruins Spin, Sharks Continue Living in the Past
The Canadiens are spending lots of money this offseason: Petry, Anderson, Toffoli, Allen, Gallagher. Is this the last push for Bergevin? Bruins having a dud of…
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Interview with Barclay Goodrow, Stanley Cup Champion
Goody was one of the most important role players on Tampa's Cup run and shares some awesome insights of being traded at the deadline, fitting in with his new…
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Wait, Taylor Hall Signed with Who?
Reviewing the best and worst signings of free agency so far, including the baffling Taylor Hall signing of 1 year, $8M to the Buffalo Sabres. Also a quick call…
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Happy Free Agency Day!
In maybe the strangest offseason in league history, there are so many questions to be answered. How will the flat salary cap impact teams' FA spending? Where…
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Draft Picks, Buyouts, and Trades, Oh My...
Lots of rumors, but so far it's been a surprisingly quiet week. The Domi/Anderson trade is the only noteworthy one so far, plus a few buyouts (J. Johnson…
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Making Sense of the Goalie Carousel
Lehner and Jarry re-signed, but how do we make sense of the rest of the goaltender chaos? Will Boston really trade Rask? Where does Lundqvist end up? Will…
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Which NHL GM Job Would You Want?
If you could be the GM of any team, who would it be? In the first official offseason episode, we break down some of the hottest rumors and possibilities…
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions
What a game, what a series, what a year. Tampa Bay is the champion and Stamkos finally has his Cup. Great to see him get his hardware, as well as some veterans…
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Heroics from Dallas Veterans - Game 6 Tonight!
Pavelski and Perry were the heroes Saturday night as Dallas extends the series. Stamkos has been ruled out for the final few games. How big of an impact will…
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Stamkos Plays, Hornqvist Trade, and Possible Buyouts
The title says it all... Stammer looks good and scores in his playoff debut. Hornqvist was traded to Florida - who wins that deal? And looking at potential…
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Who Was the Biggest Snub of the NHL Awards?
John weighs in on the winners of the major NHL awards, and which players were snubbed. Plus re-living the anniversary of the "Kessel Incident", a hilarious…
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Is it Time for Stamkos to Play?
With the Lightning down 1-0 in the series and the Stars firing on all cylinders, is it time for Stamkos to dress? If so, where do you put him? Also: -…
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Stanley Cup Preview: Stars vs. Lightning
John and Tim break down the upcoming Stanley Cup finals between Dallas and Tampa Bay. What are the keys to each team winning the series, and who would be the…
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John Had the Worst Morning Ever...
Hear why John's day is off to a terrible start! And yes, some real hockey talk: - Recapping Islanders/Lightning Game 5 - Brodin contract extension (and what…
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Where Did it All Go Wrong for the Oilers?
With McDavid and Draistaitl at the top of the league, why isn't Edmonton going on more deep runs every postseason? John take a deeper look at their supporting…
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What the Islanders Need to Do to Beat Tampa
The boys take a look at what NYI has to do in order to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning. And on that note, what Dallas will have to do to best Vegas in a best of…
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Interview with Al Stalock, MN Wild Goalie
Another former teammate from the Sharks days, Al Stalock joins the show to talk a little bit of his experience in the bubble, what it was like facing Elias…
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Who's the Best Player Left in the Bubble?
With no Crosby, Ovechkin, Malkin, Kane, Matthews, McDavid, MacKinnon, Pastrnak... who's the best player in the bubble? Plus a series preview for the conference…
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WCF Preview ft. Joe Pavelski
John catches up with old teammate Joe Pavelski, who's currently on the Dallas Stars. Joe drops in to say hello and talk about life inside the bubble, their…
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The Best Player in the League is...
Okay, it's still Connor McDavid. But Nathan Mackinnon is making his case. If you look at overall impact on the game, and not just raw offensive talent, does…
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What's Up with Playoff Goalies? ft. Scott Darling
John catches up with pro goalie Scott Darling on the playoff goaltending battles and whether coaches are right to split time the way they do. They also talk…
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The #1 Reason the Bruins are Losing to Tampa
... And no, it's not because Halak's in net. John does in depth on the Bruins problem right now, and breaks it down into a very simple reason why. Also: - Is…
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Are the Dallas Stars... Good?
Okay, maybe we knew they were good. But not THIS good! Up 2-0 on the series against Colorado, things are looking good for the Stars. Also in this episode: -…
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Why the First Round isn't as Exciting as the Play-Ins
Not too long ago we had full days worth of exciting, desperate hockey. Now we're seeing teams get eliminated in 5 games and there just doesn't seem to be the…
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Life of an NHL Insider with Frank Seravalli
John got to catch up with Frank Seravalli, one of the NHL's best insiders. Frank shares what it's like for a media member inside the bubble, recaps on First…
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Rask Leaves the Bubble, Jack Edwards, and Confusing Goalie Controversies
Crazy news dropped Saturday morning as Tuukka Rask opted OUT of the playoffs and has left the bubble to return to his family. Can the Bruins win with Halak?…
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Who's the Most Likable Team in the NHL?
Who comes to mind? Vancouver? Columbus? Colorado? Carolina? The guys weigh in, plus a look around the league at the 1st Round matchups so far. Do the…
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Round 1 Preview ft. Patrick Sharp
John catches up with Sharpie to talk about the play-in round and preview the official Round 1 of the playoffs. Plus the former teammates relive some glory days…
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Leafs Lost and 2020 Finally Feels Normal
All is right with the world again as the Leafs get blanked 3-0 in the elimination game. What does this team have to do to win a playoff series? We'll touch on…
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6 Teams Face Elimination Tonight: Who Survives?
With Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville, Florida, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota facing elimination tonight, who gets knocked out and who forces a game 5? After blowing a…
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Inside the NHL Bubble with Nate Gerbe
John caught up with former teammate Nate Gerbe, who's currently inside the bubble in Toronto with the Columbus Bluejackets. Nate shares a little bit of what…
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Weekend 1 Recap: Upsets, Injuries, and Goalie Performances
How great is it to have hockey back in our lives? Let's take a quick trip around the league and cover the upsets (CHI, MTL, ARI, MTL), injuries (Schiefele…
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Series Preview: MIN/VAN, TOR/CBJ
Previewing the final two series as we kick off the play-in games. Will the Canucks's young stars overpower the Wild? Can Toronto finally get over the hump…
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One Goal: Stanley Cup Celebrations — Locker Room, Plane Ride, Parade
From the on-ice celebrations, to the locker room bonanza, the parade ride back to Chicago, and a record-breaking and unforgettable parade, get some…
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One Goal: Patrick Kane on Stanley Cup Finals — Blackhawks v Flyers
Imagine being 21 years old and scoring the series-winning goal of the Stanley Cup in overtime? Patrick Kane has been no stranger to the spotlight his whole…
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One Goal: Brian Campbell on Western Conference Finals — Blackhawks v Sharks
After being traded to San Jose the prior season for a playoff push, Brian Campbell was no stranger to the Sharks and the city itself. So, he wasn’t surprised…
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One Goal: Dave Bolland on Western Conference Semifinals — Blackhawks v Canucks
On any championship team, there are players who have a huge impact even when they don’t always show up on the stat sheet. For the Blackhawks in 2010, that was…
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One Goal: Bryan Bickell on Conference Quarterfinals — Blackhawks v Preds
The Hawks faced arguably their toughest series in the opening round against the Predators. The big question for their playoff run that everybody was asking…
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Series Preview: MTL/PIT, ARI/NSH, CGY/WPG
Huge news in the league today: the Seattle Kraken is official! Great name, great color scheme, great jerseys. What do you guys think of the new franchise? Also…
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Series Preview: NYR/CAR, FLA/NYI, EDM/CHI
On today's episode, we preview some of the league's most exciting matchups and who's got the upper hand. We'll also answer the question: Should winning the Cup…
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Will Edmonton Still be a Bubble City?
With crazy video released of severe flooding and water damage at Rogers Arena, the question is now whether or not Edmonton can still be one of the host cities…
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Baby Scott #6 Has Arrived!
John welcomes a new member to his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Everything You Need to Know about the NHL's Return to Play Plan
It looks as though we're finally going to see the NHL come back! With Toronto and Edmonton officially being named the "bubble" cities, how exactly does it all…
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Breaking Down the New CBA
So what's the deal with the new CBA the NHLPA and Owners just agreed to? How does it work, what does escrow mean, and what do I need to know as a fan? Are NHL…
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Interview with Brian Campbell
We got to chat with "Soupy" about his playing days, playoff runs in Buffalo, his playing style, working his way into an NHL lineup as a prospect, and what…
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Interview with Brian Boyle, FLA Forward
We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Brian Boyle, who's played for many teams and is a key part of Florida's success this year. Brian shared some…
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What Makes a Good Coach?
In this episode we talk about the NHL's possibilities of returning, pending UFAs, and we ask the question: what makes a good coach? Leadership? Inspiration? Xs…
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Interview with Patrick Kane, Blackhawks Forward
We were lucky enough to interview Blackhawks superstar and John's former teammate Patrick Kane, who gave us an awesome insight into how he's preparing for the…
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What's Your Most Embarrassing Hockey Story?
We cover a quick roundup of hockey news and then get into some funny, weird, and embarrassing stories from on the ice as well as read some of the stories our…
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What Not to Do When Meeting an NHL Player
How do you get the best possible experience when meeting an NHL player? What's the best way to get autographs? What's a surefire way to annoy the players? John…
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Episode 100: Looking Back, Best Of, and Trivia
We cannot believe it's been 100 episodes of the show already! Time flies. Thank you everybody for listening, it really means the world to us and we feel so…
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FaceOff: Brodeur vs. Roy
Arguably the two best goalies of all time (hat tip to Dom Hasek), both have incredible numbers and hold every major goaltending record between them. Who was…
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FaceOff: Bure vs. Lindros
Today we compare two players who couldn't have been more different in how they played the game. Bure was "the Russian Rocket" who had just endless raw talent…
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FaceOff: Pronger vs. Neidermayer
These two defenseman were two of the best to ever lace them up, but other than that they don't have much in common. Pronger was a physical, bruising presence…
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FaceOff: Yzerman vs. Sakic
We're trying something new! Breaking down two legendary, hall of fame careers. They had eerily similar career paths and played their entire careers for one…