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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"92 Years in the Making" World Championship Gold Medal Game Instant Classic: Switzerland (8-0-1) vs. United States (8-1-0) IIHF P-B-P/Color 5-25-25 25.05.2025 1:55:12

This was a defensive battle. The last time these two teams met in the preliminaries it was Switzerland who came away from a 3-0 victory. Leonardo Genoni has been unbeatable and what would take place would be an instant classic.

"Clinical" Stanley Cup Playoffs ECF Florida Panthers (47-31-4, 9-4) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, 8-3) w/John Ott & Ian Genge 5-22-25 23.05.2025 2:18:04

Join Ian Genge and I for this call... as we shared some harsh truths and discussed other topics too.

"Self-Inflicted" Stanley Cup Playoffs WCF Game 1: Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, 8-3) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, 8-5) NHL P-B-P w/John Ott & Alec Nava 5-21-25 22.05.2025 3:00:21

When it comes down to winning games consistently in the playoffs, it takes a full 60 minutes. Let this be a lesson to everyone. Holy cow, what a turnaround!

"End of The Core Four" Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7 East Semis: Florida Panthers (47-31-4, 7-4) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, 7-5) NHL P-B-P w/ John Ott, Alec Nava & Ian Genge 5-18-25 19.05.2025 2:51:58

Sometimes the truth hurts.

"More Than Just a Game" Stanley Cup Playoffs West Semifinals Game 6: Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, 6-6) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, 7-5) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 5-17-25 18.05.2025 3:01:36

There was a lot on the line in this game, and more then what we would see on the ice. This was one of the best playoff games of the year.

"A Battle for 200-Feet" Stanley Cup Playoffs East Semis Game 5: Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, 7-2) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, 5-4) w/ John Ott and Alec Nava 5-15-25 16.05.2025 2:47:17

This is what a playoff game is supposed to look like. This was a battle for space and every play mattered.

"All-Time Embarrassment" Stanley Cup Playoffs East Semis Game 5: Florida Panthers (47-31-4, 6-3) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, 6-4) w/John Ott, Alec Nava &Ian Genge 5-14-25 15.05.2025 2:56:01

Join us for one of the all-time broadcasts. What can you say?!

"Buzzer Beater" Stanley Cup Playoffs West Semifinals Game 3: Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, 4-4) vs. (48-29-5, 5-3) w/ John Ott, Alec Nava & Ian Genge 5-10-25 11.05.2025 2:45:27

The series between Vegas and Edmonton has been back-and-forth so far. What a Game 3 this was. Join Alec, Ian and I for the call. Tons of excitement and some insightful conversations during the intermissions.

"Hellebuyck" Stanley Cup Playoffs West Semifinals Game 2: Stars vs. Jets (DAL Leads 1-0) 🏒🎙️🎨 5-9-25 10.05.2025 1:26:30

If Connor Hellebuyck can regain his Vezina form, this could be a very good series.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Opener: Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, 4-2) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, 4-2) NHL P-B-P 5-7-25 07.05.2025 1:28:14

This game had a turn, and once it did... it was one-sided.

"Making Things Interesting" Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Opener: Florida Panthers (47-31-4, 4-1) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, 4-2) NHL P-B-P 5-5-25 06.05.2025 1:30:08

This is a very big series to begin the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and it got wild.

"Rantanen" Stanley Cup Playoffs Opening Round Game 7: Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6) NHL P-B-P w/ John Ott, Alec Nava & Ian Genge 5-3-25 04.05.2025 2:57:08

This electric series heads to a dramatic conclusion that it absolutely lived up to. Don't miss this call.

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Opener: Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6) NHL P-B-P w/ John Ott & Alec Nava 4-19-25 20.04.2025 2:50:32

The Colorado Avalanche have retooled their entire roster during the 2024-2025 regular season for this. The Dallas Stars are trying to avoid an eighth-straight loss heading into the postseason , but critical injuries to Robertson and Heiskanen mean that the Stars have to split at American Airlines Center to start this critical series. Alec Nava (@DatYinzerAlec) will carry coverage of the first roun...

Game 81: "Push for the Postseason" Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-9) vs. Calgary Flames: (39-27-14) NHL P-B-P w/John Ott, Alec Nava & Ian Genge 4-15-25 16.04.2025 2:34:42

This game was one of the wildest ones I have ever seen! Come join the group for some fun and some bonus hockey along with live clinching scenarios.

“Celebration” 2025 MLB Opener: Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (2-0) w/Alec Nava ⚾️🎙️🎨 3-27-25 28.03.2025 2:51:29

This was a pretty exciting game with some unexpected results at times. Join Alec and I for the call. Baseball is back!

"Full Power" Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3) vs. Calgary Flames (30-23-11) NHL P-B-P 3-14-25 15.03.2025 1:30:07

The Colorado Avalanche are now at full power after all of the moves pre and near the trade deadline. It was a 4-2 victory for Colorado in the pervious meeting in which Cooper Hopkins and I covered. Would much be the same this time in a solo call?

"Storylines" Vancouver Canucks (29-24-11) vs. Calgary Flames (30-23-10) NHL P-B-P/Color w/John Ott, Alec Nava & Ian Genge 3-12-25 13.03.2025 2:58:02

This game was already big as both Vancouver and Calgary are rivals that know each other well. It was the fourth and final meeting of the year. These two teams don't score a whole lot, but you wouldn't know that from taking in this game. Join us for this nail-biter.

"A Dose of Medicine" Columbus Blue Jackets (28-22-8) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-22-6) NHL P-B-P 2-27-25 28.02.2025 1:41:37

It's almost the calendar turn of march and both the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets are in a playoff spot. It's going to be one half of a pivotal back-to-back between the two squads before playing at Ohio Stadium.

"Domination" Edmonton Oilers (34-19-4) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (32-20-4) NHL P-B-P w/John Ott & Ian Genge 2-25-25 26.02.2025 1:57:03

The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to look like they used to. That's bad news for the rest of the league.

"Goaltending Battle on HNIC" Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6) NHL P-B-P 2-22-25 23.02.2025 1:33:25

This ended up being a really good game and a battle in the crease. The NHL is back from the 4 Nations break inside a Pacific Division battle.

4 Nations Instant Classic: Championship Final USA vs. Canada P-B-P w/John Ott, Alec Nava, Owen Parkin & Ian Genge 2-20-25 21.02.2025 3:22:33

Very rarely are sequels as good as the original. But in this case USA and Canada was akin to the Ali vs. Frazier trilogy. This might very well be the best hockey game ever seen. The opener on Saturday drew over 10 million viewers. I expect this championship game to supersede even that! Enjoy this one. Also shoutout to Alec Nava for coverage through this entire tournament. I can't wait to work...

4 Nations Face Off Day 3: Sweden vs. United States 🏒🎙️🎨 w/ John Ott, Alec Nava, Ian Genge 2-17-25 18.02.2025 2:34:24

The United States were missing several players but still went toe-to-toe with Sweden. All of the scoring came early, but this game stayed close throughout.

"Tkachuky Cheese" 4 Nations Face Off Day 2: United States vs. Finland w/John Ott, Alec Nava, Owen Parkin & Ian Genge 2-13-25 14.02.2025 2:47:27

This was a very tight game through the first 40 minutes of play. But once Brady and Matthew Tkachuk took over it was lights out for the "Stars and Stripes."

4 Nations Faceoff Opening Night Instant Classic: Canada vs. Sweden Tournament P-B-P w John Ott, Alec Nava & Ian Genge 2-12-25 13.02.2025 3:11:14

It was a great start for Sweden and the way that Canada came out like gangbusters this game seemed like it could be over very quickly. But it ended up being an instant classic. Join me alongside Alec Nava and Ian Genge!

"Goals For Days, Atlantic Clash" Tampa Bay Lightning (29-20-4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (28-21-5) NHL P-B-P w/John Ott & Ian Genge 2-8-25 08.02.2025 2:05:30

This was a massive game for both Tampa Bay and Detroit as the top-3 spot was up for grabs in the Atlantic Division. It ended up being a wild game.