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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chayka and the Leafs are cooking!!!
It's all Toronto in this one, I dig into the moves so far with the Toronto Maple Leafs and why Chayka is killing it so far.
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Canes are champs !?!? Leafs next w/ Hiller?
I eat crow and talk how the Hurricanes won the cup and if they will repeat. Leafs/Knights new coaches and some trades happened. Enjoy
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Detroit is burning and I love it + greatest series ever?
I am loving the drama in Detroit, I talk about the mess and why Larkin might be valuing his talents a little more then he should, I also talk Stanley Cup and Mike Babcock.
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Canes survive, did Torts blow it?!?
What a series, I discuss the first two games and the adjustments both teams should make for game 3. Enjoy
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Knights vs Canes for Lord Stanley
It's time, I talk all things Stanley Cup finals, which team has the edge and why they will win the Cup!
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Colorado's fatal flaw, Marner and the Knights Dominate
I dig into the domination of the Vegas Golden Knights and why the Avalanche lost this series so badly. Enjoy.
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How each team can make the Cup!
I discuss the conference finals and how each team can win the series.
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A series for the ages, MTL v BUF breakdown.
I talk about the masterpiece that was the Sabres v Canadiens, after a lack luster second round this series lived up to the hype and Game 7 was the cherry on top. I dig into why the Sabres lost and what they need to do moving forward, and why the Canadiens will continue to roll this postseason. Enjoy
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Interview w/ Guy Carbonneau
I interview Hall of Famer, 3 time Stanley Cup Champ and Montreal Canadien legend Guy Carbonneau! We talked Cole Caufield and his struggles, how the Canadiens stay focused and a lot more. Enjoy.
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Oui Oui Oui Montreal, time to panic Sabres?
Round two action, we talk sabres/canadiens and ducks/knights. Enjoy
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Leafs still suck, who is legit Avs or Canes?
I talk draft lottery, playoffs, and why Carolina is a fraud and Colorado is a beast. Enjoy
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Toronto's new GM(haha), NHL Goalies & Round 2!
Great episode talking about the goalies remaining in the playoffs and what they have in common, toronto's terrible gm pick and much more, Enjoy!
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Edmonton's window is closed & Tampa is back
I had a good time talking about how the Oilers are a trainwreck, I also dug into the Lightning clawing their way back and touch on the other series.
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Edmonton still sucks, poor crosby and more
I dig into the first round match ups, talk about the importance of having a trustworthy line, how edmonton is back to their old tricks and sticking a fork in the penguins. enjoy
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NHL Playoff Preview w/ Milan Lucic
Milan stopped by to talk 2026 NHL Playoff Hockey, we dig into the Eastern Conference and give our predictions as well as keys for each series. Enjoy.
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Interview w/ Bill Ranford
I had a great talk with Bill about his time with the Oilers, winning two cups, and a conn smythe. What happened with Stuart Skinner, playing with all time greats and alot more. Enjoy.
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The Yzerplan is dead right??
I had some fun talking about the demise of the Red Wings, where it went wrong and if there is any hope for the Red Wing faithful. I also dug into the Central Division and the work the GM's put in to build those rosters.
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Wild Card Drama, who gets in?
I get into the wild card mess, why no one wants to win in the east and the mad dash in the west. I also talk yzerman miscues and getting scammed. Enjoy!
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Interview w/ Ryan VandenBussche
Ryan and I had a great time talking about his playing days. Playing with some all time greats in Gretzky/Crosby. Rooming with Probert on the road and life as a tough guy in the minors and a lot more. Enjoy.
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Fight Night ?!? and Deperate Knights
I dig into tonight's game between the Leafs and Ducks and talk about possible outcomes for the hit on Matthews a few weeks back. I also touch on the firing of Bruce Cassidy and how it i could be a huge mistake for them. Enjoy!
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Interview w/ Behn Wilson
Had a great talk with Behn Wilson, we talked about his new book, playing with the Flyers, fighting all the greats and a lot more. Enjoy!
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Interview w/ Wayne Primeau
Wayne and I had a great talk about him getting dealt 6 times, getting a cup stolen in Buffalo and playing with some all-time greats. Enjoy.
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The Leafs aren't going to do a thing, McDavid is a dead man walking and the Wings are done
Pretty quick one this weekend, I dig into the Matthews hit and brutal leafs response, talk about how sad McDavid is and how the Wings are toast this season.
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Sabres/Lightning beautiful chaos + these GM's should be fired
I talk about the Sabres and how they took a hold of the Eastern Conference with their game versus the Lightning. I also discuss the deadline and which GM's dropped the ball.
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The Biggest Losers
I dig into how terrible the leafs have been, the dysfunction of the Oilers and the goalie situation and how Max Domi needs a reckoning.
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Interview w/ Olympic Legend Ryan Miller
I talked to Ryan about this years gold medal run, the play of Connor Hellebuyck, the pressure of playing in the gold medal game in OT and a lot more. Enjoy.
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Interview w/ Conor Garland of the Vancouver Canucks
I talk to Conor about what is going on in Vancouver, the big Quinn Hughes trade, the Olympics and plenty more, Enjoy.
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USA wins toughest gold medal ever and Canada's gift
I dig into the Olympics, how we need to talk about a new format moving forward, I also talk USA's path to a gold, breakout performances and more. Enjoy.
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Interview w/ Troy Crowder
I had a chance to talk to Troy about his unique career of firsts; his first game, fight etc. He talked about quitting at 21 at the peak of his career, butting heads with coaches and fighting the likes of Probert. Enjoy.
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Drury is dealing, groundhog day in Edmonton, Mckenna and the woodshed!
I dig into the Panarin trade, the woes of being a goalie in Edmonton, Mckenna taking someone behind the woodshed and lots more. Enjoy!
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The Heartless Leafs and an interview w/ Olympic hero Jack O'Callahan
I got the chance to talk with Jack O'Callahan of the 1980 US Men's gold medal Olympic team, I also had to talk about the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs and why they suck so bad. Enjoy.
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Interview w/ Devin Setoguchi
I had a really great and honest talk with Devin, he discusses his early success with the Sharks, the betrayal by GM Doug Wilson and his struggles to deal with that for the rest of his career. This was a fantastic and very honest interview about the difficulties young players face in the NHL. I hope you enjoy.
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Trade season is here! Why 1st rounders are uselss and the Rangers are so pathetic
I dig into trade season with the Sharks and Knights kicking off the trades with some solid upgrades. I also talk about how pathetic the statement Chris Drury released was. Enjoy
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Reaves vs Olivier & an Interview w/ Zenon Konopka
Zenon and I talk the big heavy weight tilt this week and how hard it is to be a fighter these days. We also talk about hockey canada, his career and a ton more.
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Hockey Canada, it's time for a change...
I dig into the problems with Hockey Canada and how we fix it after the recent loss at the 2026 WJC.
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Sabres & Wings, are they legit??
I dig into the two Atlantic teams and figure out if they have finally jumped into the contender category. I also touch on the Barzal situation and some more recent news.
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Interview with TJ Oshie
I had a great talk with TJ, we touched on his days at North Dakota, playing in St Louis with that great group and of course his Olympic drama and winning a cup with Ovi and the Caps in 2018.
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Hughes & Skinner, why some teams get it and others don't.
I do a dive into the trades this past week and talk about why some GM's understand what it takes and others seem to always miss the mark. I touch on the plight of the Buffalo Sabres and a few other things.
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Interview w/ Cody Hodgson
I talked to Cody about his time in the show, his rare disease that cut his career short and his gig now of training the best players on the planet, and how the hell he owns a pro pickle-ball team.
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Interview w/ Dave Brown
I got to sit down with the legendary Dave Brown and talk about winning the up with the oilers, fighting every tough guy in his era, rooming with a rookie named Eric Lindros and a lot more.
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