Podcast

Dropping the Gloves

From Blue Wire Sports

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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Episodes
303
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
37 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
16 hours ago

Episodes

303 episodes, newest first

  1. Is Julien BriseBois a Mad Man or a Genius??

    Show notes

    The reigning Hart Trophy winner has asked for a trade, is this all the GM's fault? Or is there a method to his mayhem?

    Enjoy!

    30 min
  2. The Devils get their guy, and Seider for MVP?

    Show notes

    I had a great time talking the big trade, why both teams could win this deal and and if Mo Seider is the best player on planet earth!

    Enjoy

    37 min
  3. New Coaches w/different results, why Toronto is a wreck and Edmonton is flying.

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    I look into the big offseason coaching changes and what impact they are having so far in the season.

    Enjoy.

    37 min
  4. This Guy Sucks! These teams are all disasters, but one can salvage their season

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    I talk about the slow starts of some franchises, why they are starting so bad and if they can turn it around.

    Enjoy!

    33 min
  5. Glue Guys! Who are they and what do they do?

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    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.

    28 min
  6. Déjà vu in Edmonton & Toronto

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    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.

    30 min
  7. Marchenko saves the day? Not quite, another disaster for Toronto!

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    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.

    36 min
  8. The Wild are in trouble and the kids are elite!

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    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 rookies entering the league. Enjoy

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    38 min
  9. Can the Oilers bounceback? Interview w/Connor Murphy. And Hellebuyck a no-show!

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    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 in Winnipeg. Enjoy

    38 min
  10. Detroit is embarrassing and has money ruined the game?

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    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 to start.

    36 min
  11. Interview w/ Jay Miller, bodyguard to the NHL stars.

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    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.

    53 min
  12. Meet the new look Leafs, this is the year, right?!?

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    I talk about the massive roster upheaval of the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason, and if it is enough to get back on track.

    37 min
  13. Clowns in the NHL, Hellebuyck is out for blood and Makar ruins the Avs

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    I discuss the big Makar contract, Hellebuyck trying to force his way out and a few other things. Enjoy

    39 min
  14. Interview w/ Sandy McCarthy

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    I had a great talk with NHL Legend Sandy McCarthy about his career, fighting in the toughest era ever and a lot more, Enjoy.

    45 min
  15. Hockey is Broken and needs to be fixed now

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    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

    31 min
  16. Is Montreal the next dynasty? Interview w/ Mathieau Dandenault

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    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 their path. We also talked his career and playing with greats like Hasek, Lidstrom, Yzerman and more. Enjoy

    42 min
  17. NHL Heavy Weight Champ Steve MacIntyre Interview

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    I had a great talk with Steve about his fights, his career and everything in between. Enjoy.

    1 hr 8 min
  18. The Curse of the Dallas Stars

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    I dig into the Dallas Stars roster and why they have a self induced nightmare scenario where there is no good way out. Enjoy!

    33 min
  19. The Best Team Money Can Buy, showing GM's how to build a team!

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    I played GM for a day and built the best team possible for the upcoming season. Try and find a weakness.

    Enjoy.

    44 min
  20. Stanley Cup/Heavyweight Champ Nicolas Deslauriers Interview!

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    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. Enjoy.

    38 min