Dropping the Gloves

This week's throwback episode features John's trip to Scandinavia, traveling Europe with 5 little daughters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the fan mailbag with awesome questions like: - Which players were way better in practice than in games? - Which rookies impressed John the most? - Which teammate had the worst breath/BO? - Which players take being a professional too seriously? - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The controversial OHL rule has us thinking... which NHL players would thrive in a no-checking league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our throwback this week is with Bryan Bickell, John's roommate for 2 years, who was our very FIRST interview and who had, at the time, recently been diagnosed with MS. Bryan opens up about his diagnosis and shares some great stories from the Blackhawk days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the OHL released news last week that it was banning bodychecking, John released a video on twitter that went viral and was shared by some of the best players in the league. John doubles down on his sentiments here, and calls it one of the worst things that could ever happen to hockey. Agree or disagree? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the passing of Joey Moss and Travis Roy, it was a tough week to see both of these warriors of the game go. We remember the passion they had for the game and the good they did. Also in this episode - how the Coyotes handled the Mitchell Miller situation (hint: a debacle) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's throwback episode is John's interview with Stu "The Grim Reaper" Grimson who was a legendary enforcer in the game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With some high-end players still not signing a contract several weeks into free agency, it's time they had a reality check. John checks in on Mike Hoffman, Anthony Duclair, and others and points out why they're probably not going to get what they hoped for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John goes OFF on a former team of his on embarrassing themselves and giving in to the noise. Plus a quick tribute to Doc and a little sympathy thrown to McDavid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're beginning a new throwback series and re-releasing some old episodes that most new listeners probably haven't heard. Here's the very first episode of Dropping the Gloves - crazy how far we've come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a move that nobody saw coming, Joe Thornton signed with Toronto. John explains why he thinks this will be HUGE for the young stars on that team. He will instantly change that locker room - this may be the team to beat next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadiens are spending lots of money this offseason: Petry, Anderson, Toffoli, Allen, Gallagher. Is this the last push for Bergevin? Bruins having a dud of an offseason. Why signing Hoffman or trading for Laine is key for their success. And why the Sharks - sentimental value aside - may not be better off for bringing back Patty and Jumbo to the teal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goody was one of the most important role players on Tampa's Cup run and shares some awesome insights of being traded at the deadline, fitting in with his new team, life inside the bubble, and what it felt like to raise the Cup. Please excuse the technical difficulties! John's internet was lagging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reviewing the best and worst signings of free agency so far, including the baffling Taylor Hall signing of 1 year, $8M to the Buffalo Sabres. Also a quick call to a surprise guest and John sending some strange texts to a few players... listen through to the end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In maybe the strangest offseason in league history, there are so many questions to be answered. How will the flat salary cap impact teams' FA spending? Where do big names like Hall, OEL, Pietrangelo, and Krug end up? Will we see any blockbuster trades? Also: - Crawford, Khudobin, Schneider hit free agency - Is Lundqvist to Washington a certainty? - Duclair represents himself - Domi and Anderson sign for BIG deals - Murray wants a long term deal in Ottowa - And MUCH more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of rumors, but so far it's been a surprisingly quiet week. The Domi/Anderson trade is the only noteworthy one so far, plus a few buyouts (J. Johnson, Alzner, Abdelkader). With two more days until free agency, will we see some big names being moved, like OEL, Hall, T. Johnson, Krug, etc? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lehner and Jarry re-signed, but how do we make sense of the rest of the goaltender chaos? Will Boston really trade Rask? Where does Lundqvist end up? Will Washington move on from Holtby? How much is Khudobin worth? Does Jimmy Howard deserve an NHL contract? We break this all down and more. Sorry in advance for laggy audio in a couple areas. Blame John! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you could be the GM of any team, who would it be? In the first official offseason episode, we break down some of the hottest rumors and possibilities, including: - Lundqvist bought out - Oliver Ekman-Larson rumors - Debrusk and Rask on the trade list - Dubnyk to Sharks? - And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a game, what a series, what a year. Tampa Bay is the champion and Stamkos finally has his Cup. Great to see him get his hardware, as well as some veterans like Bogosian, Coburn, Schenn, Shattenkirk, and McDonagh finally get to raise the Cup. Congrats to Tampa Bay -- and well fought by Dallas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

... 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 promo code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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. MANSCAPED promo code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. MANSCAPED promo code: JOHNSCOTT20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.