Dropping the Gloves
552 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsI'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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Interview with Shane Hnidy, VGK Broadcaster and Former NHL Player
May 20, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWe had the pleasure of sitting down with Shane Hnidy, Stanley Cup champion and a color commentator for the Vegas Golden Knights. Shane told some awesome stories from his playing days, being part of the Cup run in Boston, and what makes makes the Vegas team so special. Well spoken guy with some great things to say. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hockey Pet Peeves + Interviewing My Daughters
May 15, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBSpecial episode today interviewing Eva and Gabriella Scott about what they remember about my playing days. Hint: not much! Also, I sent out a tweet last week that started a great conversation. What's your biggest hockey-related pet peeve? Some really funny answers from you guys. If you think of more, let us know on twitter at dropping_gloves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Would a 24 Team Playoff Look Like?
May 13, 2020 17:20 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWith the season in flux, lots of ideas have been thrown around about what the playoffs might look like if hockey started again. One of those ideas is a 24 team playoff with a 3 game first round. How exciting would that be? And look at these first round matchups: - Boston vs Montreal - Pittsburgh vs Toronto - Calgary vs Edmonton - Chicago vs St. Louis Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Would be the Best Hockey Version of "Last Dance"?
May 08, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe ESPN docuseries on Michael Jordan has been taking the sports world by storm, which brings the obvious question: what would be the best hockey story to be told? In this episode, we talk about a few hockey stories that we'd love to see an in-depth docum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Enforcer Brian McGrattan
May 05, 2020 15:48 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOne of the league's most feared heavyweights for a decade, Brian McGrattan played for 4 NHL teams and took down some of the toughest fighters around during that time. He told some great stories about his playing days - most notably about his infamous run-in with Tortorella in the hallway. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Enforcer Steve MacIntyre
May 01, 2020 16:35 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing feared pugilist and journeyman who loves the game as much as anyone, Steve MacIntyre. Despite his fearsome reputation and powerful fists, he's a funny, kind, well-spoken guy who's got some awesome stories both on and off the ice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's What I Heard About NHL Camps Starting June 1st
April 27, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHappy Monday guys! So, I sent out a tweet on Friday night that blew up and I wanted to address it immediately, so here's a special Monday morning edition of Dropping the Gloves. In this episode, we'll talk about what my source told me, some of the conversations with players and other people around the league since my tweet went out, and how I could see the next couple months unfolding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fan Mailbag: Worst Roommate, Budgeting on an NHL Salary, and NHL to Houston?
April 24, 2020 15:51 - 43 minutes - 40 MBA little outside the box episode this morning answering some Twitter questions about: Worst teammates on the road (pranksters and guys avoiding the bill) Can Houston support an NHL team? How do you budget on an NHL salary? Pancakes or waffles? Plus how we are basically GIVING away free merch on Twitter! Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who are the Greatest Undrafted Players Ever?
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBFun episode today to think about some of the amazing players that went undrafted and overlooked (no we don't count Gretzky or Orr). John and Tim took turns drafting the best starting 6 possible among undrafted players! Who's team do you think turned out better? And, we also discussed hockey movies. Which is the best hockey movie of all time? Miracle? Slap Shot? Mystery, Alaska? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who's On Your Hockey Mount Rushmore?
April 17, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe question that has been blowing up on social media... who's on your NHL Mount Rushmore? How much weight do you give to the length of career? Does experience outside of the NHL count? John and Tim both give their accounts of who makes the cut and most importantly... why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with CBJ Forward Nathan Gerbe
April 15, 2020 20:49 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Nate Gerbe today, who's had a successful career across many different teams. He made a name for himself at Boston College and has since played for the Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, as well as a stint in Europe. We talked to Nate about his approach to the game, overcoming injuries, his big hit on Giroux, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best Possible Teams Under the Salary Cap: Part 2
April 10, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWrapping up the drafting exercise to see who could build the best roster under the NHL salary cap. Here's part two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best Possible Teams Under the Salary Cap: Part 1
April 08, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWe had a fun exercise this week talking about the best contracts in the NHL and what that might look like on a roster. John and Tim took turns drafting players to each build the best team they could while fitting under an $83M salary cap. Here's part one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revisiting the Epic 2003 Draft
April 03, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBWe had a fun exercise this week looking back at 2003, what's known as the greatest NHL draft ever. If we knew then what we know now, how would the draft go? We redid the first round of the draft, explaining our picks along the way. Disagree? Tweet us why we're wrong at @dropping_gloves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Paul "BizNasty" Bissonette
April 01, 2020 08:31 - 49 minutes - 45 MBHow did a self-appointed "4th line plug" become the biggest personality in hockey? We had an awesome discussion with BizNasty about stories from playing days, his rise in the media, and what's coming next. Paul spoke open and honestly about the state of the world with the Coronavirus going around and why he thinks we'll all appreciate the little things a bit more once this is all over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Blackhawks Captain, Jonathan Toews
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOne of the positive impacts of the league being suspended right now is that players have a lot more time on their hands and we've been able to line up some amazing interviews. Here's John's former captain and Chicago legend Jonathan Toews talking about topics like: Being made captain at age 20 Winning three Cups so early in his career What the BlackHawks need to do to be contenders again The true story about his fight with Joe Thornton His leadership style And much more! Enjoy! Hosted on Ac...
Interview with Legendary Enforcer Chris "Knuckles" Nilan
March 25, 2020 06:42 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing one of the toughest guys to ever lace 'em up, Chris Nilan. He's #9 all-time in PIMs and has some incredible stories about lacing them up with Canadien legends in the '80s. A Boston guy who played at Northeastern, he went on to have a long and storied career in the NHL. You won't want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should the NHL Still Give Out Awards?
March 20, 2020 20:35 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOne of the questions up in the air in all this craziness is the idea of whether or not players should still be given awards like Vezina, Selke, Hart, Norris, etc. There are solid arguments for both sides! Also in this episode: - Who's your franchise's biggest draft bust? - New merch in the store! - Getting by during the quarantine - A new segment: Hall or Not? Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Ryan Miller, ANA Goalie
March 18, 2020 07:09 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWhat's up guys! We were lucky enough to have an awesome conversation with Vezina, Olympian, and future Hall-of-Famer Ryan Miller. Ryan's a funny and well-spoken dude and John's stall-mate for 2 years in Buffalo. Ryan spoke honestly about a few hot-button issues, including: - Crosby's golden goal - The Lucic incident - Disappointment in Buffalo - His fight with Bernier And much more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hidden Impact of Coronavirus on The NHL
March 13, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThere's a lot than just missing games at stake here, including: Player safety Revenue Salary cap implications for next season Trade deadline fallout And much more! Plus, what the NHL has told the players. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Which Canadian Team Will Win the Cup Next?
March 11, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode, we ask the impossible question: which Canadian team will win the Stanley Cup next? What do you think? Let us know on twitter at @DroppingGloves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Questions Pt 2: Pet Peeves, Best Advice, Funniest Chirp, and More
March 06, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHappy Friday everyone! Listeners of the show will remember the 20 Questions episode we did last year. We got great feedback on that, plus some of the best stories to ever come up on the show. So we did it again! Included are questions like: What's 1 rule change you'd make as commissioner? Hockey-related pet peeves Best hockey advice you were ever given Most embarrassing moment on the ice Smartest teammate And more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Feel Good Stories, Caption Contests, and Breaking Records
March 04, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWhat up everyone! Fun episode breaking down all of the latest hockey news: Bobby Ryan's incredible comeback Pavelski and Krejci fight Gibson and Rooney's entanglement Injuries to Stamkos, Shaw, Smith Jumbo's disappointment for not being traded And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Ryan Reaves, VGK Enforcer
February 28, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBOne of the best interviews we've had on the show, Ryan Reaves, the last of his kind. We talked with "Uncle Cleetus" about his approach to fighting, his rivalry with Evander Kane, how he feels about fighting fading out of the league, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline
February 25, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat a day! Tim predicted we'd see a slow deadline this year and instead we got the most trades in the history of trade deadlines. Sounds about right... In this episode, we break down the major trades as well as winners and losers of the deadline. Kovalchuk, Athanasiou, Skjei, Trochek, Marleau, some big names moved. Also quick hits: - Ovi 700 goals - Gerbe making a boom - Dave Ayres amazing story - Malkin/Dillon tussle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Twitter is the Worst Thing for Hockey Players Since...
February 20, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBAfter a 2 week hiatus, there was a TON to cover on this week's episode, including: - Biz/Carcillo beef - Breaking down the trades last week - Talking about the impact of all the major injuries - Evander Kane suspension: does he have a point? - JR fired (and his strange twitter video) - Sedin retirement ceremony - Boudreau fired - Kassian suspension - Mighty Ducks reboot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Patrick Marleau and Marc-Edouard Vlasic
February 07, 2020 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe episode we've all been waiting for! Patty and Pickles joined us for an outstanding and personal interview last month down in Detroit. Both guys have been underrated their entire careers and spoke candidly about the ups and downs of life in pro hockey. In this episode: - Playing in the Olympics - Being overlooked for personal accolades - Stories from the lockerroom - Breaking down their fights - And much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trade Deadline Preview and the Battle of Alberta
February 07, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBSuper fun episode this week! As we approach the NHL trade deadline, we discussed a ton of the top players on the block, Buy/Sell/Stay scenarios, and more. We also talked about the Super Bowl, The Battle of Alberta (and the missing player?), Sharks remaining stagnant, Byfuglien, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All Star Game Recap & Remembering 2016
January 31, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBPart 2 of remembering the 2016 ASG craziness continued this week, with John giving a behind-the-scenes look at what the weekend was like for him. This includes dinner with Buff, a cool moment with Hall, funny convo with Sedin, and more. Also in this episode: - Breaking down the best moments from the 2020 ASG - What improvements could be made to the ASG? - Remembering Kobe - Conn Smyth Trivia - An epic poem And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ASG Preview + Hawks Stories on Kane, Toews, Keith
January 24, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBA really fun episode this week sharing some stories on Patty Kane to celebrate him reaching the 1,000 point mark. Incredible talent. Also in this episode: - What's not working for Karlsson in SJ - Marleau Goal Song - Game of the Decade - Larry Walker HOF Discussion And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gallant, Kassian, AS Game + Natalie Spooner Interview
January 17, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBHey guys! Very fun episode talking to my buddy Natalie Spooner, Olympic Gold Medal winner for Team Canada about the current and future state of women's hockey, playing in the all star tourney, and being on Battle of the Blades. Also in this episode: - Gallant Firing - Kassian Hit - Marchand goof - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Code: What NHL Fighters Live By
January 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBVery cool topic this week: The Code. What are some of the unwritten rules of fighting in hockey? Who enforces them? What happens if you break the code? In this episode, we talk about: - Why sometimes fighters take their helmet and other equipment off - When it makes sense to fight in the postseason - Is it ever okay to fight the goalie? - What adjustments to gear and preparation fighters make Plus tons of amazing fan questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LIVE from the GLI ft. Michigan Tech Hockey
January 03, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis was a super fun episode! We were recording live at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to watch Michigan Tech win the Great Lakes Invitational against Michigan State and Michigan. The fans were buzzing in the arena and a bunch of them stopped by to watch the live recording! Also in this episode: - Roenick Suspension - Kane omission from top 10 list - Seabrook injury - Holiday updates Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Doug "The Thug" Smith, AKA The Goon
December 27, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMost of you probably don’t know that I trained one summer with Doug “The Thug” Smith, who the movie The Goon is based off of. Doug totally changed the way I fought and changed my perspective. Doug was kind enough to join us for an interview to talk about what he took away from training myself and Steve MacIntyre, stories from his playing days, training the Bruins to fight, making The Goon, and being a cop in the small town of Hanson, MA. He's a well-spoken and kind dude. Enjoy! Hosted on ...
What It's Like to Be an NHL Wife, with Danielle Scott
December 20, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBVery, very special guest this week! My wife Danielle graced us with a candid, funny, illuminating interview about the highs and lows of being an NHL wife. She shared some hilarious stories and gave us a look behind the curtain on topics including: What was game night at the rink life for the wives? How did you stay humble when the paychecks started coming in? How does being an NHL wife change after you have kids? What advice would you give to a young hockey couple just entering the leag...
What It's Like to Be an NHL Wife, with Danielle Scott
December 20, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBVery, very special guest this week! My wife Danielle graced us with a candid, funny, illuminating interview about the highs and lows of being an NHL wife. She shared some hilarious stories and gave us a look behind the curtain on topics including: What was game night at the rink life for the wives? How did you stay humble when the paychecks started coming in? How does being an NHL wife change after you have kids? What advice would you give to a young hockey couple just entering the le...
Stories from My Rookie Season with the Minnesota Wild
December 13, 2019 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBBreaking news this week: Jim Montgomery fired! Reasons TBD at this point but it'll be interesting to see how this shakes out and what the rest of the season looks like for the Stars. I also had the pleasure of interviewing senior forward Alex Smith of the MTU Huskies about his game and the upcoming GLI tournament. Also in this interview: - Koivu 1,000 games - Stories from rookie year with the Wild - Viral tweet: underrated players of 2000-2010 - NHL All Star Game fan voting - Trivia: who w...
Stories from My Rookie Season with the Minnesota Wild
December 13, 2019 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBBreaking news this week: Jim Montgomery fired! Reasons TBD at this point but it'll be interesting to see how this shakes out and what the rest of the season looks like for the Stars. I also had the pleasure of interviewing senior forward Alex Smith of the MTU Huskies about his game and the upcoming GLI tournament. Also in this interview: - Koivu 1,000 games - Stories from rookie year with the Wild - Viral tweet: underrated players of 2000-2010 - NHL All Star Game fan voting - Trivia: who wa...
Bill Peters Fired, Maple Leafs Turn a Corner, Bortuzzo Suspension
November 27, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWelcome to a Thanksgiving episode of Dropping the Gloves. What a dramatic week in the hockey world! In this episode, we talk about Bill Peters being fired and racism in hockey, the Maple Leafs looking like a new team, and why Bortuzzo's suspension should have been longer. Also in this episode: - Best wishes to Bobby Ryan - Keith Yandle = hockey tough - Do the Babcock stories explain why Marner and Nylander held out? Happy holiday weekend everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Bill Peters Fired, Maple Leafs Turn a Corner, Bortuzzo Suspension
November 27, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWelcome to a Thanksgiving episode of Dropping the Gloves. What a dramatic week in the hockey world! In this episode, we talk about Bill Peters being fired and racism in hockey, the Maple Leafs looking like a new team, and why Bortuzzo's suspension should have been longer. Also in this episode: - Best wishes to Bobby Ryan - Keith Yandle = hockey tough - Do the Babcock stories explain why Marner and Nylander held out? Happy holiday weekend everyone!
Babcock Fired! What's Next for the Leafs? (Plus Calvert Injury and Grapes Podcast)
November 21, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWeird episode this week... We recorded on Tuesday night and then Mike Babcock was fired on Wednesday. So obviously we had to talk about that! Tim and I hopped on a quick call to discuss the breaking news. Sorry for the audio quality! Also on this episode - Breaking down the Leaf's identity issues - Matt Calvert's injury - Don Cherry's new podcast - Is Phil Kessel done being an elite scorer? - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's Talk About Don Cherry ft. Pete Blackburn
November 14, 2019 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWow what week it's been in the hockey world! To talk about the Don Cherry story plus lots of other fun topics, we had our first writer on the show, Pete Blackburn. Pete gives a candid interview about his take on Grapes, what it's like covering the Bruins, and some of his favorite players in the league to interview. Also in this episode - Evander Kane drama continues - The Foligno suspension - Underperforming Players - Leafs' woes - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Kane vs Reaves Rivalry (Plus Lucic Suspension + Sabourin Hit)
November 08, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBAlright guys, what do you think: is the Kane vs Reaves rivalry real, or is it manufactured like something in the WWE? The real housewives of the NHL keeps getting better and better every week. Also in this episode: - Why the Lucic suspension is dumb - Happy Birthday Kade - Backes/Sabourin Hit - The NHL Global Series - Getzlaf 1,000 games - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Heritage Classic? Addressing the NHL's Marketing Problem
October 31, 2019 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBHappy Friday guys! Hope you all had a great Halloween. In this episode we talk about the sneakiest Heritage Classic in NHL history. Nobody knew about it! The gang addresses the NHL's marketing problem. And I am still available as Marketing Director! Also in this episode: - Donald Brashear at Tim Horton's - The Leaf's continued struggles - Zack Smith a healthy scratch - Tarasenko injury - Michigan Tech and the college days - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Most Underrated Players of the 2000s (+NHL RoundUp and More)
October 25, 2019 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBHey guys! Another great episode for you here. I was at a Hockey Night in Canada event last week in St. John's and am in Kitchener this weekend for a Hockey Helps the Homeless event. Included in this episode are: - My Spotify playlist of all-time favorites - Most underrated player of the 2000s (and why!) - Which hot starts are sustainable? - Which teams off to slow starts will turn it around? - Struggling rookies - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with the Legendary Tony Esposito
October 18, 2019 18:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB423 wins ranks 8 all time. Pioneer of the butterfly goalie style. Arguably the best rookie season among goaltenders in NHL history and all around beauty of a guy. I got the chance to interview Tony Esposito this summer to talk about his playing days, Michigan Tech, and how the game has involved. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Jets Defense + Which Early Trends are Legit?
October 11, 2019 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBChiming in on my offer to play defense for the Jets... still haven't heard from them but my hopes are high! Plus other quick reactions so far. Which player breakouts are real? Which team slumps are just a mirage? Plus, following up on my interview with SportsNet and talking CBD and other alternatives. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the NHL Needs Enforcers (And Are the Leafs the Lakers of the NHL?)
October 04, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHey y'all - fresh episode here covering: - News from opening night of the NHL - Why the league needs enforcers - Leafs drama - Season Predictions - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being the Last Cut in Training Camp, RFA Signings, and Early Award Predictions
September 27, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWhat goes through the minds of players this time of year? How's it different for guys who are at the top of the roster vs. the fringe players who are fighting for a spot? We dive into the mindset of players a week before the season, plus lots of chatter about the Faulk trade, Ryan Callahan, Byfuglien, preseason rituals, and VERY early award predictions! Looking for some new gear? Check out my shop! https://www.johnscottallstar.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Interview with Zack Smith, New Blackhawk Forward
September 20, 2019 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBI had the pleasure of interviewing Zack Smith at the Blackhawk convention who was traded to the team this summer. He's a well-spoken guy and plays with a lot of grit. Hawks fans are gonna like having on the team. Enjoy! In other big news, I am doing a second now! Check out the first episode here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/609184/1742899-welcome-to-the-only-fight-that-matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.