John Ott
Hopeless Sports Guy
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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Jun 15, 2026
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Episodes
Capitals-Avalanche w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 1-24-23 25.01.2023 2:13:28
These two teams may be going in opposite directions at the moment... but the game still came down to the wire!
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames "The Return of Johnny Hockey" w/Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) and John Ott (Color) 1-23-23 24.01.2023 2:57:35
Cooper Hopkins and I witnessed something special that had been talked about for awhile. The game itself was just as good.
Lightning-Kraken w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 1-16-23 17.01.2023 1:44:54
Cooper Hopkins joined for the first period of this contest. It was a fun game between Tampa and Seattle. I also think it ended up being a lesson too. Join in.
Edmonton Oilers (23-18-3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (28-13-2) 1-14-23 15.01.2023 1:37:22
A big time battle in the Pacific Division. It was a great contest all of the way through.
Winnipeg Jets (27-14-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-6) Alec Nava (P-B-P) w/John Ott (Color) & Redbox (Extra) 1-13-23 14.01.2023 2:35:32
The Jets were trying to look to continue dominance even off a back-to-back.
Dallas Stars (25-11-6) vs. New York Rangers (23-12-7) 1-12-23 13.01.2023 1:30:56
Don't miss this game!
Seattle Kraken (23-12-4) vs. Buffalo Sabres (20-16-2) 11.01.2023 1:37:18
It has been two teams that are flying up the division standings in opposite sides of the conference. It's also two teams I've never covered this season. I'm equipped with my Matty Beniers jersey on the YouTube feed! It was a fascinating contest. Yes, after recovering from COVID-19... I now have a cold! Listen in.
Detroit Red Wings (16-14-7) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (23-9-7) 08.01.2023 1:28:12
Detroit Red Wings (16-14-7) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (23-9-7) A classic "Original Six" matchup on "Hockey Night in Canada."
2023 IIHF WJC Gold Medal Game: Czechia vs. Canada 1-5-23 06.01.2023 1:53:35
It was a sleepy couple of periods before the contest turned into the summer blockbuster it was in August of last year. If Canada was going to claim back-to-back gold medals at the WJC's they would have to survive a late push from Czechia. Can Canada avenge a preliminary loss and finish off Czechia?
2023 WJC Semifinals USA-Canada w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 1-4-23 05.01.2023 2:53:30
It's the United States vs. Canada for the chance to play in the finals on Thursday! Join us on the call.
Carolina Hurricanes (25-6-6) vs. New York Rangers (20-12-6) 1-3-23 04.01.2023 1:28:04
It was the Hurricanes who have won 11 games in a row and are riding a 17-game point streak. The Rangers are holding onto the second Wild Card spot. It's the first time these Metropolitan Division rivals meet this season.
2022: Year in Review 31.12.2022 26:08
Here is everything that has been going on with me. I try to always be an open book within reason, and I want to say thank you. It's been a rough year.... but I want to highlight some of the topics that had made the year great, and sometimes when things go bad.... it's about how you handle situations that let people realize the type of person you really are.
2023 WJC Game 3 USA (1-1-0) vs. Switzerland (2-0-0) 29.12.2022 1:37:30
It's a massive game three in Group B action! The United States has to win over a team that is undefeated so far in group play.
IIHF WJC Day 2 Germany (0-0-0) vs. Sweden (1-0-0) 12-27-22 27.12.2022 1:31:05
Coming off an 11-0 win over Austria on Monday night, Sweden looks to win the first two games of the tournament.
2023 WJC Opening Round Czechia vs Canada 12-26-22 27.12.2022 1:47:02
It was a stunner in the final game of the night on Monday!
Calgary Flames (15-12-6) vs. Los Angeles Kings (18-12-5) (w/Cooper Hopkins and John Ott) 23.12.2022 2:40:37
It's a pre-Christmas battle in the Pacific Division between the Flames and Kings that really found its pace throughout. Join Cooper Hopkins and John Ott as we call one more NHL tilt before the end of 2022!
Milwaukee Bucks (22-8) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (21-11) 12-21-22 22.12.2022 1:35:53
It is a battle of top teams at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse!
Calgary Flames (13-11-4) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (17-5-6) w/John Ott (P-B-P) and Alec Nava (Color) 12-10-22 11.12.2022 2:37:39
Alec Nava joined me for this exciting "Hockey Night in Canada" contest. He is a walking encyclopedia of hockey knowledge. It was back-and-forth and it was crazy!
NFL Week 14 Picks ATS 12-9-22 10.12.2022 11:20
On a 6-8 effort last week, I feel better that I can at least flip that number around. What are your thoughts?
Detroit Red Wings (13-7-5) vs. Florida Panthers (12-10-4) w/ John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 12-8-22 09.12.2022 2:12:23
It was a Hulu and ESPN+ only tilt. Cooper Hopkins joined me to save my sanity! A one-sided contest... as Florida put Detroit on notice.
Wild-Flames (w/John Ott and Cooper Hopkins 12-7-22) 08.12.2022 1:46:27
It was a game that was a bit all over the place! Cooper Hopkins took control of the third period. Per usual, we had to share a few laughs... and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Golden Knights-Bruins "The TD Garden Streak" 12-5-22 06.12.2022 1:46:57
It was one of the best contests of the season!
NFL Week 13 Picks ATS 12-2-22 02.12.2022 12:37
I was 11-5 last week as the early Thanksgiving schedule was good to me. There are some questionable picks here though I am taking a chance on. You have been warned!
Florida Panthers (10-8-4) vs. Calgary Flames (9-9-3) Matthew Tkachuk 's Return to the Saddledome 11-29-22 30.11.2022 1:51:19
John Ott and Cooper Hopkins take you through the contest. Both teams needed a win and wanted to make a statement.
Toronto Maple Leafs (13-5-5) vs. Detroit Red Wings (11-6-4) 29.11.2022 1:29:57
An "Original Six" matchup between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings. It was a fun contest per usual.
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