Dropping the Gloves

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 that have? And what does Dallas have to do to get a Game 7?   Plus:    - Pavelski breaks Mullen's record - Bobby Ryan gets bought out - Torey Krug's rights to be traded this week? - Petry signs for $25 million - Hornqvist rumor nonsense - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 trade/buyout scenarios: Lundqvist, Oliver Ekman-Larson, Murray, Fleury, Domi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 John Tavares story, and home construction woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:   - Staal/Johansson trade - Pietrangelo hitting free agency? - Breakfast rejections - Misery in Buffalo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Conn Smythe favorites?   And, if Stamkos IS healthy... should he even play? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the heck are the Wild doing?!) - Offseason trade predictions - Stars hoping ECF goes the full Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 staff and diagnoses why it isn't working. We also talk about why it DID work for teams like Pittsburgh, Chicago, L.A., and Boston -- and some potential trade scenarios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 7.   We also take a look ahead at the offseason and see what teams might need to offload contracts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Pettersson for a series, and what to make of the revolving door of goalies across the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Al Stalock, MN Wild GoalieAnother 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 Pettersson for a series, and what to make of the revolving door of goalies across the league.

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 finals. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 series against Colorado, and how they're preparing for the Golden Knights. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Nate have an argument to make?   Also:  - Will Chara, Krug return to the Bruins? - When will people start taking the Islanders seriously? - Trade rumors: Hall, Murray, Laine - Restraining orders? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about why goalies are in the worst shape among pro athletes, plus Scott's bitterness over originating the massive beard trend and getting zero props for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 everyone still underrating Dallas? - Oskar Lindblom dresses - What matchup does the league want? - Plus fantasy football tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: - Reaves / Roussel "hug" - Fleury's agent backstabbing picture -Milbury did it again - Rierden fired - Why the bubble is bad for playoff toughness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 same level of competition. Boring! Let's skip ahead and get to the exciting powerhouse matchups! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Round so far, and what his rules are for tweeting breaking news. A fun listen!     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? And should Jack Edwards be crucified for his comments on the Svechnikov injury? Also: - Dallas and Vegas goalie controversies - Disparity in the league at an all-time high - Oskar Lindblom returns to practice And more!   Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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 Blackhawks have a chance at coming back? Is any series lead safe against the Blues? How will the Bruins fare without Pastrnak? Check it out!   Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of pranks on the road and life working for NBC.   Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 that, plus Conn Smythe front runners, Round 1 matchups, Bruins going 0-3 in round-robin, and many other interesting headlines. Hockey is back in a big way!   Deal Dash Link: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 3-0 lead, is Toronto's back totally broken? Does Pittsburgh make a goalie change? Will McDavid and Draisaitl force another game? We check in on all of these series plus Rangers, Flames, and more!   DealDash: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 it's like inside the bubble, how teams are dealing with these crazy circumstances, and what their plan is to beat the Maple Leafs.   DealDash: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Laine) and stellar goalie performances (Stalock, Price, Korpisalo).   Plus:   - Has Lunqdvist played his last game in the NHL? - Is Svechnikov the best young star that isn't talked about? - Should Toronto fans be panicking? - Should Tkachuk have been suspended?   DealDash: https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20 - Promo Code: JO...

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 without playing Boston? What will Torts have up his sleeve?   Also in this episode:   - Pastrnak's phone hacked? - Recapping the One Goal series - Life inside the bubble - And more!   https://dealdash.fm/JOHNSCOTT20   Promo Code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 never-before-seen stories from guys like Kane, Campbell, Coach Q, and Jesse Rogers, who covered the team and traveled with the Hawks. As the series draws to a close, we’ll talk about what was next for this team, and why despite major roster turnovers, they were able to win 2 more Cups within the next 5 years.   MANSCAPED promo code: JOHNSCOTT...

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 career, but really opens up and shares some honest reactions and memories to the Flyers series – especially having to match up against Hall of Fame defenseman, Chris Pronger. And of course, what it felt like to score the winning goal in overtime in Game 6, and how strange the celebration was when nobody else saw it go in.   MANSCAPED ...

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 about being booed. He and Coach Q talk about how they were able to SWEEP one of the best lineups in hockey, and keep guys like Thornton, Marleau, Heatley, Couture, Pavelski, Burns, and Boyle from stealing even one game.   MANSCAPED promo code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Dave Bolland. Every night, he was tasked with shutting down the opponent’s top lines – and even managed to contribute offensively as well. Coach Quenneville talks about his strategy for facing off against a juggernaut Vancouver lineup, stacked with names like the Sedins, Kesler, Burrows, Edler, Bieksa, and Luongo between the pipes.  ...

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 was, “What kind of goaltending are they going to get from Antti Niemi?” After losing Game 1, 4-1, and being down 2-1 in the series, the Hawks win 3-straight to close it out. Bryan Bickell makes an immediate impact on the lineup and talks about his first-ever NHL playoff series and how the team was able to keep battling back.   MANSCAP...

One Goal: Series Trailer

Next week, Dropping The Gloves presents "One Goal," a five-part series breaking down each round of the Chicago Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup Playoff run. The series begins on July 27 and features the biggest playmakers, decision makers, and media members from the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Patrick Kane, Bryan Bickell, Dave Bolland, Brian Campbell, head coach Joel Quenneville, and ESPN.com’s Jesse Rogers.

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 looking at series matchups. Does Montreal have a chance against Pittsburgh? Can Kessel and Hall steal a game or two for the Coyotes? Is Hellebuyck too much for the Flames to overcome? Get insights to these matchups and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 this year have an asterisk with it? Also: Selke and Norris nominations A look inside the NHL bubble Domi skating with the Habs Which veterans do you most want to see raise the cup? After this episode, check out Golden Goal, a Blue Wire original: shorturl.at/UYZ12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for the NHL Playoffs. And if not - where do they go? Vegas? Vancouver? Toronto? Also in this episode: Reviewing NHL Award Nominees Pastrnak and Crawford "Unfit to Play" A quick update on baby Eleanor And much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baby Scott #6 Has Arrived!

John welcomes a new member to his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 work? How will testing work? What does the bubble even mean? How safe is it going to be? Let's break it down together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 players really returning to the Olympics? Here's everything you need to know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 advice he has for young players today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 laughs about his teammates, locker room stories, Torts, and even spoke very openly about his Catholic faith. Enjoy!   We appreciate you completing our survey: https://bit.ly/2Ybr18V Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Os? We got some great responses on twitter but if you have other ideas, tweet us at @dropping_gloves!  Please take our quick listener survey: https://bit.ly/2Ybr18V Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 return to hockey and some stories from their playing days together. We also touch on the Buffalo Sabres staff firings and how much of a dumpster fire that franchise has turned out to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 listeners sent on twitter. Hope you find it as funny as we did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 breaks down the dos and don'ts of interacting with players to make sure you stay away from the things that drive players crazy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fortunate to be able to talk about hockey every week. We took a view minutes to reflect on the show's beginnings, trivia, and best guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 better? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and scoring ability, whereas Lindros in his prime was perhaps the best power forward to ever play in the NHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 that shut down opponents while putting up elite numbers, whereas Neidermayer was the smooth-skating, cerebral, calm presence that coaches drooled over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 franchise, but who did it better? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the NHL Returning? Here's What We Know

It seems like the NHL is inching closer and closer to making a decision on returning this season. Let's break down some of the reports that have come out, what a 24 team playoff might look like, and predicting some play-in games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.