John Ott

Hopeless Sports Guy

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The Hopeless Sports Guy contains written and play-by-play coverage of the NHL, NBA, MLB and college affiliates. On this podcast you'll find the direct transcripts of game action that is found on various audio apps and YouTube. I will often include special guests throughout the season, previews, documentaries and will mention that in the description. If you want more coverage you can follow my YouTube channel (@JohnRyanOtt) which also includes video games and reviews.

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John Ott

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Oilers-Kings Game 3 Stanley Cup Playoffs w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Don Tottingham (Color) 4-21-23 22.04.2023 2:53:31

This was yet another fantastic game between these two rivals... and not only did we have a great time with the call, Don did a great job.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Winnipeg Jets vs. Vegas Golden Knights WC QF Game 2 4-20-23 21.04.2023 1:46:00

It's a clash to see if Vegas can even the series!

Detroit Tigers Three-Straight Walk-Off Wins Ties Franchise Record! (97.1 Audio w/Recap) 4-19-23 20.04.2023 4:32

A historic marker that I wanted to document from one of the best to do it in Dan Dickerson. (I will delete this if I have to) Nice to see this team have some good at-bats against the San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Guardians.

Los Angeles Clippers (44-38, 1-0) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, 0-1) WC QF Game 2 4-18-23 19.04.2023 1:29:53

The Suns try to even up the series at 1-1.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Instant Classic: Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars WC Quarterfinals Game 1 4-17-23 18.04.2023 3:52:25

I sure know how to pick openers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It's 2023 and its time for postseason play once again. I thank Alec Nava (and Ian) for joining me again. This was an amazing contest.

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: Edmonton Oilers-Los Angeles Kings 17.04.2023 20:55

My Thoughts: EDM has been on an absolute tear since getting Ekholm at the Trade Deadline. I normally don’t read into regular season numbers or wins when it comes to compiling goals like a 7-2 consistently, because we saw what happened to the EDM against COL. But with the injuries to Fiala and Vilardi I’m concerned. LA has been shutting down an offense that averages 3.96 to the 2.10-2.30 range. If...

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: Vegas Golden Knights-Winnipeg Jets 17.04.2023 15:32

My Thoughts: VGK is like SEA with the four-line attack. Is Mark Stone healthy? Can Eichel lead? Which goalie tandem will the Golden Knights use? This may be a shock to some... but I like the Jets. The numbers say what they do, but they are no questions with Connor, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Scheifele and Morrissey. Hellebuyck is legit. Who wins the series? Give some reasons for both.... Series Opener...

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: Dallas Stars-Minnesota Wild 17.04.2023 14:15

My Thoughts: Which DAL team will we see? The team against CGY trying to shell last season? Or this dynamic do-everything squad? We know MIN is physical and likes to close off and punish teams. Can they score? This goaltending matchup is amazing. It should be a great, deep series. Who wins the series? Give some reasons for both.... Series Opener: Monday April 17, 9:30 p.m. EST ESPN2

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: Colorado Avalanche-Seattle Kraken 17.04.2023 13:22

My Thoughts: This seems to be a matchup that is a heavy advantage for COL. I love the depth scoring and defense that SEA can bring. But I’m very concerned about the goaltending. Who wins the series? Give some reasons for both.... Series Opener: Tuesday April 18, 10 p.m. EST ESPN

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: New Jersey Devils-New York Rangers 16.04.2023 19:05

My Thoughts: Is this the best playoff series? What NJ shows up? Is Shesterkin going to dominate? I may go out on a limb. Who wins the series? Give some reasons for both.... Series Opener: Tuesday April 18, 7 p.m. EST TBS

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: Carolina Hurricanes-New York Islanders 16.04.2023 12:29

My Thoughts: How will CAR do without scoring depth? Who scores at all? 2-1, 3-2 Games? Can Sorokin steal games/series? Who wins the series? Give some reasons for both.... Series Opener: Monday April 17, 7 p.m. EST ESPN 2

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs-Tampa Bay Lightning 16.04.2023 11:29

My Thoughts: Slay the beast? Are we going to see the holes from TB, defensive issues? Who wins the series? Give some reasons for both.... Series Opener: Tuesday April 18, 7:30 p.m. EST ESPN

2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Capsules/Predictions: Boston Bruins-Florida Panthers 16.04.2023 12:17

My Thoughts: Historic Team, Any Letdown? Finding Groove? Who wins the series? Give some reasons for both.... Series Opener: Monday April 17, 7:30 p.m. EST ESPN2

The Final Wild Card Spot in the West: Winnipeg Jets (45-32-3) vs. Minnesota Wild (46-24-10) 4-11-23 12.04.2023 1:45:59

If the Jets get a single point, they will get WC2. The Wild have dominated the season series taking the first three games, it got physical and nasty in the end.

Do or Die: Nashville Predators (40-31-8) vs. Calgary Flames (37-27-16) 4-10-23 11.04.2023 2:07:22

There is only one team who can pick up two points. Whoever doesn't tonight is officially eliminated from playoff contention. Join me. The stakes don't get much higher than this!

Instant Classic: NCAA Hockey National Championship Game Quinnipiac Bobcats (33-4-3) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (29-9-1) 4-8-23 09.04.2023 1:37:59

The Quinnipiac Bobcats were looking for the first title in program history, but they would have to solve a strong Minnesota Golden Gophers team to do so.

Frozen Four Regional Semifinal: Michigan Wolverines (26-11-3) vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats (32-4-3) 4-6-23 07.04.2023 1:44:43

The Quinnipiac Bobcats and Michigan Wolverines were looking for a date against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday. This would be a one-sided celebration or pain depending on who you root for, but it was a game that featured a lot of skill.

The Tiebreaker Game: Calgary Flames (36-27-15) vs. Winnipeg Jets (43-31-3) w/ Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) and John Ott (Color) 4-5-23 06.04.2023 2:59:22

If you are looking for something to believe in, or want intrigue on a quiet NHL schedule... the Flames must win this game in regulation to gain ground on the Jets and take the series tie-breaker. If the Jets win, Calgary has its season come to an end. Cooper Hopkins takes you through the first and third periods. John Ott handles the second period while we discuss what looms ahead for the playoff l...

The Drive For Five: San Diego State Aztecs (32-6) vs. UConn Huskies (30-8) NCAA MBB National Championship Game w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 4-3-23 04.04.2023 2:22:50

This incredible 2023 NCAA MBB Tournament will close tonight. Will it be the Huskies or the Aztecs that take title?

Final Four Broadcast: Miami Hurricanes (29-7) vs. UConn Huskies (29-8) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 4-1-23 02.04.2023 2:15:22

In the nightcap of the Final Four it was now up to the Hurricanes and Huskies to duke it out, to see who goes to the National Championship game against the Aztecs.

MLB Opening Day 2023: Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners (w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins) 3-30-23 31.03.2023 2:16:30

It's Opening Day of the 2023 MLB Season. Join the two-man booth of John Ott and Cooper Hopkins as we take you through a good matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners! The new rules made for a much better pace to the game and still kept the excitement. This should be a fun year!

The Everything Episode! Featured Game: Kings-Flames; Live Look-Ins of EDM-VGK and WPG-SJ; and Baseball Talk! (w/ Cooper Hopkins) 3-28-23 29.03.2023 3:54:49

Cooper Hopkins and I broke down everything that this Tuesday night (3-28) had to offer. Not only do you get complete game coverage from both of us.... but you also get live look-ins of the Edmonton Oilers-Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets-San Jose Sharks. I'm tired! (: But I can say it was a hell of a lot of fun, and we also talked some baseball prior to Opening Day! If you love hocke...

Minnesota Timberwolves (38-37) vs. Sacramento Kings (45-29) NBA P-B-P 3-27-23 28.03.2023 1:49:40

Minnesota is trying to stay out of the play-in game and take the sixth seed for the time being. If Sacramento wins this game tonight, they will make the playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons. Nick Edwards closes the game out with me.

World Baseball Classic Final: Team USA vs. Team Japan 3-21-23 22.03.2023 2:39:12

It was the storybook game that many have asked for. Did USA and Japan live up to the hype? You bet!

The Implosion: Calgary Flames (31-24-15) vs. Los Angeles Kings (40-20-10) w/ John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 3-20-23 21.03.2023 2:35:03

This ended up being one of those games, but we did get a live look-in in the second intermission that was fun! All things considered though, this was good to have saved for the memory banks because I'm sure it will be a talking point for awhile (even after the NHL 2022-2023 season is over).