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.
Latest episodes
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37 min
New Coaches w/different results, why Toronto is a wreck and Edmonton is flying.
I look into the big offseason coaching changes and what impact they are having so far in the season. Enjoy.
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33 min
This Guy Sucks! These teams are all disasters, but one can salvage their season
I talk about the slow starts of some franchises, why they are starting so bad and if they can turn it around. Enjoy!
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28 min
Glue Guys! Who are they and what do they do?
I break away from all the negative stuff to talk about glue guys, every team needs them. I talk about what they do, who they are, and what superstars are glue guys as well. Enjoy.
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30 min
Déjà vu in Edmonton & Toronto
The first night is in the books and a few teams needed to make a good first impression, one did and the other left alot of unanswered questions. Enjoy.
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36 min
Marchenko saves the day? Not quite, another disaster for Toronto!
Chyaka has a meltdown and trades Matthews Knies for Kiril Marchenko in a blockbuster hours before the season. I breakdown the trade, the result and more. Enjoy.
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38 min
The Wild are in trouble and the kids are elite!
I dig into the problem facing the Minnesota Wild this season, a damned if you do damned if you don't situation with Quinn Hughes, I also talk the exciting outlook of some promising…
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38 min
Can the Oilers bounceback? Interview w/Connor Murphy. And Hellebuyck a no-show!
I had a great talk with Connor about the Oilers' playoffs last year, what to look forward to this year, playing with Bedard vs McDavid and more. I also dig into the messy situation…
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36 min
Detroit is embarrassing and has money ruined the game?
I have a nice talk about the big money going to players who haven't earned it, I also talk about the disasters within the Winnipeg and Detroit locker rooms now that camp is about t…
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53 min
Interview w/ Jay Miller, bodyguard to the NHL stars.
I had a great chat with Jay about protecting his teammates, playing in LA with Gretzky, going to the cup finals in 88 and a lot more, Enjoy.
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37 min
Meet the new look Leafs, this is the year, right?!?
I talk about the massive roster upheaval of the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason, and if it is enough to get back on track.
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39 min
Clowns in the NHL, Hellebuyck is out for blood and Makar ruins the Avs
I discuss the big Makar contract, Hellebuyck trying to force his way out and a few other things. Enjoy
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45 min
Interview w/ Sandy McCarthy
I had a great talk with NHL Legend Sandy McCarthy about his career, fighting in the toughest era ever and a lot more, Enjoy.
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31 min
Hockey is Broken and needs to be fixed now
I talk what is wrong with hockey, I had a great trip to Minnesota for Da Beauty League and discovered a big problem with our game. Enjoy
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42 min
Is Montreal the next dynasty? Interview w/ Mathieau Dandenault
I got to catch up with Mathieau and talk the Red Wings and why it didn't work with Yzerman, we also talked about why the Canadiens might be headed for greatness if they continue on…
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1 h 07
NHL Heavy Weight Champ Steve MacIntyre Interview
I had a great talk with Steve about his fights, his career and everything in between. Enjoy.
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33 min
The Curse of the Dallas Stars
I dig into the Dallas Stars roster and why they have a self induced nightmare scenario where there is no good way out. Enjoy!
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44 min
The Best Team Money Can Buy, showing GM's how to build a team!
I played GM for a day and built the best team possible for the upcoming season. Try and find a weakness. Enjoy.
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38 min
Stanley Cup/Heavyweight Champ Nicolas Deslauriers Interview!
Stanley Cup champ Nic Deslauriers joins me in the episode, we talk the amazing culture in Carolina, winning the cup, playing for torts, fighting all the heavy weights and more. Enj…
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55 min
The NCAA evolution, why the future of the NHL isn't the CHL anymore.
I got the pleasure of talking to assistant coach of the MTU Huskies Benton Maass as well as Left Winger Teydon Trembecky. We dig into the lifting of the CHL ban and how players and…
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23 min
The Prodigal Son Returns, Kaner is Back!!
Big news, Patrick Kane is coming home, I dig into the news of Kaner coming back to Chicago. Also Jason Robertson signing and the Flyers locking up some core pieces. Enjoy.