Dropping the Gloves

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:...

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/pr...

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...

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...

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...

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 hav...

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 Hos...

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,...

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 overtim...

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...

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, stack...

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...

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...

On today's episode, we preview some of the league's most exciting matchups and who's got the upper hand. We'll also answer the question: Should winning the Cup this year have an asterisk with it? Also: Selke and Norris nominations A look inside the NHL bubble Domi skating with the Habs Which veterans do you most want to see raise the cup? After this episode, check out Golden Goal, a Blue Wire orig...

With crazy video released of severe flooding and water damage at Rogers Arena, the question is now whether or not Edmonton can still be one of the host cities for the NHL Playoffs. And if not - where do they go? Vegas? Vancouver? Toronto? Also in this episode: Reviewing NHL Award Nominees Pastrnak and Crawford "Unfit to Play" A quick update on baby Eleanor And much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

John welcomes a new member to his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It looks as though we're finally going to see the NHL come back! With Toronto and Edmonton officially being named the "bubble" cities, how exactly does it all work? How will testing work? What does the bubble even mean? How safe is it going to be? Let's break it down together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So what's the deal with the new CBA the NHLPA and Owners just agreed to? How does it work, what does escrow mean, and what do I need to know as a fan? Are NHL players really returning to the Olympics? Here's everything you need to know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got to chat with "Soupy" about his playing days, playoff runs in Buffalo, his playing style, working his way into an NHL lineup as a prospect, and what advice he has for young players today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Brian Boyle, who's played for many teams and is a key part of Florida's success this year. Brian shared some laughs about his teammates, locker room stories, Torts, and even spoke very openly about his Catholic faith. Enjoy!   We appreciate you completing our survey: https://bit.ly/2Ybr18V Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about the NHL's possibilities of returning, pending UFAs, and we ask the question: what makes a good coach? Leadership? Inspiration? Xs and Os? We got some great responses on twitter but if you have other ideas, tweet us at @dropping_gloves!  Please take our quick listener survey: https://bit.ly/2Ybr18V Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were lucky enough to interview Blackhawks superstar and John's former teammate Patrick Kane, who gave us an awesome insight into how he's preparing for the return to hockey and some stories from their playing days together. We also touch on the Buffalo Sabres staff firings and how much of a dumpster fire that franchise has turned out to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...