Dropping the Gloves

News broke this week that the league is officially back. Let's break down the regular season schedule, playoff formatting, and what to look at in this new structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the Canadian teams have to play in the US, what does that mean for hockey?   Also in this episode:   - Should the NHL allow ads on their helmets? - Is this it for Hank Lunqdvist? - Duclair signs for only $1.7 million - Steen hangs up his skates for good Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the casual or younger hockey fans who don't know the name Pierre Lacroix, check out this short trip down memory lane. Lacroix was the GM mastermind behind the Avalanche run in the late 90s/early 2000s that saw 2 Cup Wins and one of the best teams to ever do it. We'll talk about guys like Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, Bourque, Blake, Selanne, Kariya, Hejduk, Drury, Tanguay, and more! Hosted on Acast. S...

For John, given everything that went down in the AS Game situation, playing in Arizona left a bit of a sour taste in his mouth. But he still got to play with some skilled players, awesome teammates, and enjoy a beautiful city. Check out this trip down memory lane and some stories about Doan, Domi, OEL, Downie, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the restructuring of the 4 NHL divisions, who are the winners and losers? Boston now has to play NYR, PIT, PHI, and WAS way more. Will the Lightning run away with their division? How will the all-Canadian division pan out? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chatted with Marcus Foligno, one of the last true power forwards in the league. He shared some awesome stories about being a rookie, what it was like playing some of the down Buffalo years, being traded to Minnesota, and some hilarious memories of John! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not just the level of hockey that changes - it's an entirely different lifestyle with completely different expectations. John shares some of his "wow" moments when being a young kid called up to the NHL and the adjustments he had to make to his mindset - and his wallet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was one of our most popular episodes ever. After John shared a story about wrestling with Risto when he was a rookie, the story took off. Risto pranked John with his jockstrap to John almost choked him out in the trainer's room. So, Risto called into the show and told his side of the story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have a debate: SHOULD the NHL even play next season? When you look at the financial and health risks, John believes not. What do you think? Let us know on Twitter @dropping_gloves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With all the twitter drama going on this weekend with Evander Kane, Ryan Reaves, and YouTube celebrity Jake Paul, John talks about the role that social media can play for professional athletes and what line needs to be treaded carefully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While nobody was paying attention, the NHL just tried to change the terms of the CBA that was just signed FOUR MONTHS AGO! Get the details on the deal here and the players' response, plus:   - Debrusk signing - good for the Bruins? - What's keeping Chara from re-signing? - Why haven't Hoffman and Duclair signed yet? - Goalies that John was particularly protective of - And more! Hosted on Acast. Se...

After planning all year, the move is finally complete! A quick update from the big guy on his move and finally having the move in his rearview mirror. Cribs episode coming up soon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's throwback is the hilarious Marty Biron, who shared some awesome stories about breaking into the league at 18, losing money at cards on the plane, playing with legendary net-minders like Hasek, Miller, and Lundqvist, and more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We break down a whole bunch of reverse retro jerseys and grade them A-F, plus a throwback to an awesome interview with the great Denis Savard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No John Today! Mixing it up a little bit, here's a short history of Dropping the Gloves according to Tim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John answers more mailbag questions, including the best/worse planes and dressing rooms, which players asked for his stick, why he never watched video, and which teammate looked the LEAST like an athlete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.