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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 GlovesIt's Been a Crazy Start to the Playoffs
What a start to the postseason! Let's talk about what's happened so far. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the scenes…
Dropping the GlovesPlayoff Preview Part 2: Western Conference
We break down the first round matchups in the Western Conference. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the scenes…
Dropping the GlovesPlayoff Preview Part 1: Eastern Conference
Breaking down the first round matchups for the Easter Conference. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the scenes…
Dropping the GlovesSo... You're Saying There's a Chance?
Demidov debut, dirty hits from Nurse, Trenin, and Cotter, and Columbus keeps their playoff chances alive. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a…
Dropping the GlovesIt's Clinching Season
John's trip to Buffalo. Plus, with the playoff matchups all but finalized, we review the latest NHL news and playoff implications. Sign up to become a Friend…
Dropping the GlovesOvechkin Has Done It
Ovy breaks Gretzky's record... and are the Panthers tanking to face the Leafs? Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the…
Dropping the GlovesJohn's Brutal Week, Calder Race, and Playoff Matchups
John has had a nightmare of a week. Plus, playoff race continues, Hutson and Michkov lead the Calder race, and a dirty move by Chatfield. Sign up to become a…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Aaron Ward
We talked to Ward about being drafted 5th overall, winning 3 Cups, playing in Boston with Chara, and the current state of the Carolina Hurricanes. Sign up to…
Dropping the GlovesTorts Fired + Ranking Toughest Fighters
Torts is OUT in Philly... what's next? Plus John ranks the toughest fighters in the NHL today. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack…
Dropping the Gloves9 Players Having Under-the-Radar Seasons
Who deserves more attention for the season they're having? (We did 9 instead of 10 because John could only think of 4) Sign up to become a Friend of the Show…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Marc-Andre Fleury, Minnesota Wild
John catches up with MAF about the final season of his career, playing with Sid/Geno/Letang, how the game has changed, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of…
Dropping the GlovesThe Kids Are Alright
Is this the best rookie class we've had in years? Plus, Sens and Habs have suddenly become playoff favorites. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access…
Dropping the GlovesListener Q&A: Your Questions Answered
A different type of episode. We had a lot of fun answering your questions about hockey, life, and more. Thanks to all who submitted their questions online!…
Dropping the GlovesWay-Too-Early Playoff Matchup Previews
There's still plenty of season left, but let's look at some potential playoff matchups and see how they might play out. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Darren McCarty
John interviews fan-favorite Darren McCarty about his storied career, his battles with the Avs, the Red Wings' playoff outlook this year, and more. Sign up to…
Dropping the GlovesPlayoff Implications of the Trade Deadline
We talk about our biggest takeaways from the NHL trade deadline, including the playoff implications for East and West. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show…
Dropping the GlovesFull Trade Deadline 2025 Live Stream
We streamed for 2+ hours on Bleacher Report for yesterday's trade deadline. Apologies for the bits of missing audio here and there -- these are the files we…
Dropping the GlovesTrade Deadline 2025: Trades, Rumors, Injuries, and More
Everything you need to know going into this year's trade deadline. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the scenes…
Dropping the GlovesBubble Teams: Buy, Sell or Hold?
We dive deep on the teams on the playoff bubble and decide what they should do at the trade deadline. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack…
Dropping the GlovesTrade Rumors Heating Up: Seth Jones, Karlsson, Rantanen, and More
The latest trade market updates + Ovy hat trick, Pettersson whining, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the…
Dropping the GlovesWho Wins the 4 Nations? Hockey Fans Everywhere
A recap of CAN/USA and our biggest takeaways from the tourney: Slavin, Binnington, Larkin, Faber, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a…
Dropping the GlovesUSA vs CAN Was Everything We Could Have Asked For
An incredible hockey game. Let's talk about it. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the scenes content, discounts on…
Dropping the GlovesCAN/SWE: Sid, Goalies, Speed, OT, and More
CAN vs SWE proved one thing last night: this tournament is going to be awesome. Here's what we learned so far. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access…
Dropping the GlovesThe Official 4 Nations Face-Off Preview
Everything you need to know about the international tournament starting this week. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind…
Dropping the GlovesThe Salary Cap is Going Up, Up, Up
What do the new salary cap projections mean for the future of the NHL? Plus Hartman suspension, Wings streak, Heiskanen injury, and more. Sign up to become a…
Dropping the GlovesWinners and Losers of This Weekend's Trades
Rangers get Miller, Canucks pick up M. Pettersson, Flyers ship two young talents to Calgary, and Dallas adds some reliable veterans. Sign up to become a Friend…
Dropping the GlovesThe Bad News Episode
John shares what happened in the car last night plus bad hockey news: locker room drama, dirty hits, injuries, contract terminations, and more. Sign up to…
Dropping the GlovesRantanen Trade Breakdown + Quarter Century Team Draft
Everything we know about the Rantanen trade and how it went down, John and Tim draft Quarter Century teams, DeAngelo returns, and more. Sign up to become a…
Dropping the GlovesThe Missing Ingredient
Who are some teams that could use just one piece to take them to the next level? John and Tim make their cases for 6 teams and their needs. Sign up to become a…
Dropping the GlovesThe Playoff Race in the East is Going to be a Gauntlet
Are the Sens taking a step forward finally? Plus: escrow, McDavid suspension, Tony DeAngelo, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack…
Dropping the GlovesOld vs. New: How the NHL Culture Has Changed
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Dropping the GlovesInterview with Tim Hunter
Hunter was a long-time NHL enforcer, won the Cup in 1989, has coached in the NHL, and collected many interesting stories along the way. This interview was…
Dropping the GlovesWhat's the Number? Projecting Free Agent Contracts
Some love for the Devils + projecting upcoming UFA/RFA deals: Marner, Rantanen, Bouchard, Rossi, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a…
Dropping the GlovesLeafs, Avs, Rangers, and the Calder Race
Giving props to Toronto, the Avs' big turnaround, the Rangers still stink, and a very tight Calder race. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a…
Dropping the GlovesWJC Recap + East/West Standings Update
Welcome back! John torches Team Canada, Ovy keeps scoring, surprising playoff races, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack…
Dropping the GlovesLive at the GLI + Red Wings Make a Coaching Change
John and Tim record live from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI for the 2025 GLI. Game recap, Lalonde fired, holidays, and more. Sign up to become a Friend…
Dropping the GlovesMichigan Tech's Road to the GLI
John interviews Michigan Tech players Chase Pietila and Jack Works about their season, the state of college hockey, and the road to the GLI Tournament. Sign up…
Dropping the GlovesChecking in on Chicago's Rebuild with Charlie Roumeliotis
John's NBC broadcast partner Charlie Roumeliotis joins the show to talk Bedard, offensive struggles, and the Hawks rebuild. Sign up to become a Friend of the…
Dropping the GlovesWhat Happens in Closed Door Meetings?
Rangers host a players-only meeting, Pegula addresses the Sabres, Vancouver exploring trades, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a…
Dropping the Gloves20 Questions with John Buccigross
Bucci joins the show to answer some big questions: Could Sid be traded? Which coach will be fired next? Are the Caps real contenders? Is the YzerPlan working?…
Dropping the GlovesThe Right and Wrong Ways to Call Out Your Team
Lots of coaches and players were outspoken to the press this weekend. Who did it correctly and who did it poorly? Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to…
Dropping the GlovesThe Trouba Train is On the Move
Trouba's days in NY are over, Hawks fire their coach, and some big trade rumors. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the…
Dropping the GlovesBiggest Snubs and Surprises for Team Canada
Hot takes on Team Canada's roster, best and worst teams in the league, Seguin injury, and more. Visit Indochino.com and use code GLOVES to get 10% off any…
Dropping the GlovesOld Faces, New Places + Friend of the Show Fight
Looking at some players who are thriving on new teams, Olivier vs Lomberg, analyzing the recent trades, Thanksgiving, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of…
Dropping the GlovesJohn Recaps His Trip to SJ for Jumbo
John shares some stories of his trip to San Jose for Thornton's retirement party, Monty gets a new job, Rangers shaking things up, and more. Sign up to become…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Mathieu Olivier, Columbus Blue Jackets
Mathieu Olivier joins the show to talk about some of his biggest fights, the hot start he's having, and the team culture in Columbus. Sign up to become a…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Ryan Lomberg, Calgary Flames
We caught up with Lomberg about his approach to fighting, winning the Cup in Florida, and establishing a winning culture in Calgary. Sign up to become a Friend…
Dropping the GlovesJim Montgomery Has Been Fired
Emergency episode drop to talk about the Monty firing and where the Bruins go from here. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community…
Dropping the GlovesIs this the League's Next Great Star?
Reaves gets suspended, Ovy's scorching, Olivier vs Xhekaj, and is this young star turning into a superstar? Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a…
Dropping the GlovesMcDavid, Fight Night, and the Bruins Stink
McDavid hits 1,000 points, Gadjovich no-scopes again, and Zadorov beats Benn but the Bruins still stink out loud. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to…
Dropping the GlovesCould Sidney Crosby Really Be Traded?
Is Sid going to close his career with someone else? Gadjkovich vs Dillon, Jets vs Rangers, and more made up titles. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to…
Dropping the GlovesIt's Been a Weird NHL Season So Far
Weird stats, standings, performances, and more. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack community, behind the scenes content, discounts on…
Dropping the GlovesIs the Yzerplan Working? ft. the Winged Wheel Podcast
We brought on Brad Krysko of the Winged Wheel podcast to talk about the Yzerplan and what's next for this Wings team. The Farmer's Dog makes and delivers…
Dropping the GlovesDeep Dives: MIN Wild and DAL Stars
We take a closer look at the Kaprizov-led Wild and the Stars steady-as-she-goes approach to building a Cup contender. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to…
Dropping the GlovesOvy's Gonna Break the Record, Isn't He?
Ovy and the Caps surge, Pasta rides the pine, Avs continue to struggle, and more Need a new suit? Visit Indochino.com and use code GLOVES to get 10% off any…
Dropping the GlovesThe Boston Bruins are in Crisis Mode
What the heck is going on with the Bruins? Plus a devastating chicken update, Marner wants less ice time, Podkolzin punches, and more. Sign up to become a…
Dropping the GlovesInterview with Zack MacEwen, Ottawa Senators
We caught up with Zack about his approach to fighting, the Senators' exciting start to the season, how he navigates coaching changes, and more. Sign up to…
Dropping the GlovesPlayers that Deserve More Attention
Lafrieniere and Theodore extensions, 3rd man in, Jarry stinks, and two hot starts we have overlooked. Sign up to become a Friend of the Show to access a Slack…
Dropping the GlovesFrozen Frenzy, Clean Hits, and a Big Announcement
Recapping our Frozen Frenzy picks, the Trouba hit, Deslauriers vs McIlrath, and more. Plus a big annoucnement: our Patreon is LIVE! Sign up to become a friend…
Dropping the GlovesWhat's Up with the Preds? ft. Alex Daugherty
Friend of the Show Alex Daugherty returns to talk about the Preds' slow start, their win against Boston, and what's next for this Nashville team. Follow Our…