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Dropping the Gloves

The Nation Network

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.

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36:06

Best Possible Teams Under the Salary Cap: Part 1

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/04/08

We 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.

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45:11

Revisiting the Epic 2003 Draft

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2020/04/03

We 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.

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49:08

Interview with Paul "BizNasty" Bissonette

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2020/04/01

How 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.

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29:43

Interview with Blackhawks Captain, Jonathan Toews

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2020/03/27

One 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 Acast. See

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44:50

Interview with Legendary Enforcer Chris "Knuckles" Nilan

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2020/03/25

We 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.

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41:21

Should the NHL Still Give Out Awards?

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/03/20

One 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.

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48:08

Interview with Ryan Miller, ANA Goalie

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2020/03/18

What'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.

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28:40

The Hidden Impact of Coronavirus on The NHL

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/03/13

There'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.

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37:00

Which Canadian Team Will Win the Cup Next?

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2020/03/11

On 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.

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29:43

20 Questions Pt 2: Pet Peeves, Best Advice, Funniest...

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2020/03/06

Happy 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 information.

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45:01

Feel Good Stories, Caption Contests, and Breaking...

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2020/03/04

What 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.

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27:53

Interview with Ryan Reaves, VGK Enforcer

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/02/28

One 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.

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41:39

Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline

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2020/02/25

What 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.

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1:19:48

Twitter is the Worst Thing for Hockey Players Since...

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/02/20

After 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.

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28:38

Interview with Patrick Marleau and Marc-Edouard Vlasic

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/02/07

The 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.

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1:11:40

Trade Deadline Preview and the Battle of Alberta

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/02/07

Super 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.

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47:28

All Star Game Recap & Remembering 2016

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/01/31

Part 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.

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52:28

ASG Preview + Hawks Stories on Kane, Toews, Keith

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/01/24

A 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.

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41:05

Gallant, Kassian, AS Game + Natalie Spooner Interview

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/01/17

Hey 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.

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1:03:36

The Code: What NHL Fighters Live By

Dropping the Gloves ·

2020/01/10

Very 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.

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