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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 GlovesInterview with Jordan Oesterle, Detroit Red Wings
John catches up with Oesterle, who played for Western Michigan before an NHL team that has seen him in Edmonton, Chicago, Arizona, and Detroit.Twitter…
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Should We Be Worried? FLA/CGY/COL/EDM/STL and More
We talked about some of the teams that SHOULD be playing a lot better than they are. Is it time to hit the panic button?Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Interview with Ryan Miller
John catches up with former team Ryan Miller about playing college hockey, what he's up to now, and some thoughts on what's happening in the league…
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Interview with Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
We caught up with Josh who's having a career year in Winnipeg about his journey to the show, how he prepares, and the strong start the Jets have had.Twitter…
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Hugh Jackman, Reaves Hit, and Salary Cap Projection
How Wolverine almost played John in a movie, analyzing the Reaves hit, and why Bettman's comments on the salary cap is bad for the league.Twitter…
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When a Coach's Comments Carry Extra Weight
We heard two coaches share some dissatisfaction with the media. Also: Caps rolling, Foligno has revitalized, DeAngelo scratched, and more.Twitter…
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Something We've Never Heard a Player Say
Recapping Tage Thompson's night, Marner's streak, overpaid goalies, and a quote we've never heard an NHL player say before.Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Interview with Aaron Volpatti
We interviewed Aaron Volpatti about overcoming incredible odds to make the NHL. A story like no other and one you won't want to miss.Twitter: @dropping_gloves…
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Binnington Antics, Trouba Slam, Boeser Exploring Trade
Catching up on an action-packed weekend of hockey and more antics from Binnington, massive hit from Trouba, Boeser exploring trade options, and more.Twitter…
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Deja Vu: Robertson, Binnington, Tage, Flames, and More
We saw more of the same on Thursday night: Robertson hat trick, Tage Thompson highlight reel goal, Binnington did something wacky, Flames struggle, and…
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These Teams are Too Good to Keep Struggling... Right?
We talk about teams underperforming, Hintz contract, Letang, and more.Twitter: @dropping_gloves - https://twitter.com/dropping_gloves?s=20Instagram…
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The Power of a Fresh Start
A fresh start can mean a lot of good things. Just ask Ville Husso, Martin Jones, Dominik Kubalik, Kirby Dach, and more!Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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NJ/TOR Goal Controversy and Underrated Superstars
Checking in on Thanksgiving, the 3 reversed goals in NJ, and a very underrated American superstar. Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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"We're Going Streaking!" + Major Milestones
We touch on some of the big losing and winning streaks around the league, different key milestones reached this week, and some more trade rumors.Twitter…
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Buy or Sell: NHL Edition
We cover some of the main stories around the league including hot starts, slow starts, and surprising performances and ask one question: buy or sell?Twitter…
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Trade Requests, Dirty Hits, and Startling Stats
Horvat done in Vancouver? What's Karlsson worth? Should Edler face suspension? Which start is more surprising - Ducks or Devils?Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Does the NHL have a Goaltending Problem?
We look at some shocking stats on some of the league's best netminders. Is this a fluke or part of a larger trend?Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Playing the Numbers Game
We recap the Hossa interview and then catch up on league news from the week through some surprising stats.Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Interview with Marian Hossa
John got to catch up with former teammate "Hoss" to talk about their days in Chicago together, Marian's HOF career, and his exciting new autobiography.Twitter…
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Catching Up On Teams We Don't Talk Enough About
The boys check in with a weekend recap around the league, with a special focus on teams that tend to fly under the radar.Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Two Teams that Need to Push the Panic Button
Devils, Knights, Bruins keep rolling. But which two teams need to push the panic button? Also, John shares his thoughts on Rupp's video.Twitter…
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The Art of Proving People Wrong
Erik Karlsson leads defensemen in points. Sabres and Devils keep winning. Bruins with a wild comeback. And Columbus has still not scored on the…
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Weekend Recap: Leafs, Devils, Isles, Pens, and More
Which coaches could get fired? What's going on with Toronto? Do we have a goal of the year candidate?Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Which Hot and Slow Starts Are You Buying?
The Canucks get their first W, Marchand returns, Vegas is rolling, and there are some surprising division leaders.Twitter: @dropping_gloves -…
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Kessel, Surprising Starts, East vs. West
With Kessel breaking the Iron Man streak, John revisits his infamous run-in with The Thrill. Also recapping key news around the league.Twitter…
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Dahlin Has Arrived, Stars Are Legit, and Horvat Said What?
Bo Horvat doesn't sound great after his team's slow start. Also Sabres/Stars hot start, Tim got hit by a car, and the Pacific still sucks.Follow…
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Interview with Steve "Dangle" Glynn
We caught up with Steve Dangle to talk about the Leaf's mediocre start to the season as well as some other major news around the league.Follow…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Looking at the best and worst from the early moments of the season: Canucks, Flyers, Oilers, Bruins, and More.Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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Looking at Early Frustrations: Wood, Zuccarello, Kane, and More
We've already seen plenty of signs of frustration among star players. Which ones are legit and which seem a little silly?Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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Key Takeaways of the Opening Night Games
With two nights of NHL hockey underway, John and Tim recap the games and talk about key moments from each game.Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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NHL Opening Night and Marketing Blunders
Tonight is the opening night for the NHL, even though they have technically already played 2 games. Why can't the NHL get out of its own way?Follow…
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What the Final Days of Preseason are Really Like
John shares some memories of training camp, being cut, and conversations with GM and coaches to shed some light on what this time of year is like for the…
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10 Bold Predictions for the 22/23 Season
We catch up on some league news and share our boldest predictions for the new season.Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe: youtube.com/johnscotthockeyMerch…
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Flames on Fire, Marner on D, Cap Projections, and Zucc Recap
Catching up on some big news from around the league as we enter the final week or preseason and training camp.Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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Interview with Mats Zuccarello, Minnesota Wild
We caught up with John's former teammate Mats about paying in NYC and Minnesota, coming up in Norway and Sweden, his chemistry with Kaprizov, and more.Follow…
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Interview with Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins
The young goaltender talked about his journey to the NHL, his mentality as a goalie, growing up in Alaska, and more!Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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Round Robin of Retirements + The Mess in Winnipeg
Three big named players officially announced their retirements this morning. The Jets have stripped Wheeler of the C. Couturier injury, MacKinnon contract…
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Interview with Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
We interviewed Victor Hedman, 2x Cup Champ, Norris and Conn Smythe Winner. We were also joined by his agent Peter Wallen, CEO of Alterno Management, to talk…
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Pastrnak, Jersey Ads, and a Sneaky Great Signing
We talk about whether Pastrnak will (or should) sign with the Bruins, the Habs' new jersey ads, and a sneaky great signing that was made this week. Hosted on…
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Who's On the Hot Seat This Season?
Which players, coaches, and teams are under a microscope? + the Stutzle/Dach deals, league rumblings, and a great Torts quote.Follow…
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Early Predictions, JT Miller Signed, & Trivia
The boys give their early picks for major NHL awards, we touch on the big Miller signing, catch up on league news, and wrap up with some NHL history trivia…
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There are 7 NHL Teams Without Captains. We Changed That
John and Tim give their picks for vacant captaincies, recap the Lemieux interview, and catch up on other news around the league.Follow…
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Interview with Brendan Lemieux, LA Kings
Brendan shared some insightful stories on his journey to the NHL, the tough guys in the league, being traded multiple times, and of course the "biting"…
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The Connor Bedard Sweepstakes Have Begun
Which team will end up with this generational talent? Will Kadri be worth his contract? Why is Lou Lamoriello sitting on his hands? Will Patrick Kane get…
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Interview with Radko Gudas, Florida Panthers
John used to hate him, but now they're friends. Hear about Radko's approach to physicality, the story behind some fights, and expectations for the Panthers…
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The Best of Dropping the Gloves
Can you believe we've done more than 400 episodes? This one has some of the best moments from show history, including behind-the-scenes moments, backstories to…
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News and Rumors: Pastrnak, Lehner, Pacioretty, Huberdeau, and More
John and Tim catch up on all of the latest injuries, signings, rumors, and more around the league. Plus a recap of the JT Miller interview and key takeaways…
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Interview with JT Miller, Vancouver Canucks
We caught up with friend of the show JT Miller about his monster season, the trade rumors, and what Vancouver has to do to make a push this season.Follow…
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Fitting the Best Teams Under the Salary Cap
John and Tim do a live draft to select the best players under the salary cap. Who built the better team?Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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Interview with Chris Pronger (Re-release)
NOTE: we are re-releasing the Pronger interview because it accidentally got deleted. Enjoy!We caught up with one of the best to ever play the blue line, Chris…
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When Is It Okay for an Owner to Call Out a Player?
We talk about Stars' owner calling out Benn and Seguin and what that will mean. Also cover Ducks signing Klingberg and the direction that the Sharks' franchise…
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Interview with Ryan McDonagh, Nashville Predators
We caught up with Stanley Cup champion Ryan McDonagh about his journey to the NHL, being traded three times, playing for Torts, and more awesome stories from…
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Reviewing a Blockbuster + The Latest News and Updates
John shares his thoughts on "one of the biggest trades in NHL history" plus we cover all the latest news around the league.Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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Interview with Kirby Dach, Montreal Canadiens
We caught up with friend of the show Kirby Dach to talk about the season in Chicago, his trade to Montreal, and what he's most looking forward to with the…
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Trades/Signings/Rumors + Flames in Trouble?
We cover some of the latest signings, trades, reports... plus why the Flames might have some struggles ahead.Follow: @dropping_glovesSubscribe…
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Quick Reaction to Free Agency + Some Personal News
John and Tim break down the signings, trades, and moves so far to talk about which teams have taken major steps forward and what that means. John also shares…
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Free Agency is About to Start. Here's What You Need to Know
Here's the latest on the signings, trades, and pending free agents around the league. We also break down some of the puzzling moves by the Blackhawks and how…
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How Important is the Draft, Really?
In today's episode, we dig into some of the recent drafts and how they're able to make of break franchises for a decade. We also catch up on some of the latest…
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When is it Time to Embrace the Rebuild?
As we catch up on the latest trades and management moves, we talk about some teams that will have to decide whether or not it's time to rebuild. Also, a very…
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Reviewing the Top Free Agents of 2022
With so many big names becoming available, where will the big stars end up? Could we see some major roster shakeups? Also go in-depth on the Kevin Fiala trade…