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Dropping the Gloves

The Nation Network

Hey Everyone! I'm John Scott, a retired NHL All Star. Welcome to the official page for my new podcast: Dropping the Gloves. Be sure to subscribe to see one-on-one interviews with some incred...

Episodes

20 of 875 episodes

New Coaches w/different results, why Toronto is a wreck and Edmonton is flying.

I look into the big offseason coaching changes and what impact they are having so far in the season. Enjoy.

36:49Oct 20, 2026

This Guy Sucks! These teams are all disasters, but one can salvage their season

I talk about the slow starts of some franchises, why they are starting so bad and if they can turn it around. Enjoy!

33:29Oct 14, 2026

Glue Guys! Who are they and what do they do?

I break away from all the negative stuff to talk about glue guys, every team needs them. I talk about what they do, who they are, and what s...

27:33Oct 8, 2026

Déjà vu in Edmonton & Toronto

The first night is in the books and a few teams needed to make a good first impression, one did and the other left alot of unanswered questi...

30:06Sep 30, 2026

Marchenko saves the day? Not quite, another disaster for Toronto!

Chyaka has a meltdown and trades Matthews Knies for Kiril Marchenko in a blockbuster hours before the season. I breakdown the trade, the res...

36:05Sep 28, 2026

The Wild are in trouble and the kids are elite!

I dig into the problem facing the Minnesota Wild this season, a damned if you do damned if you don't situation with Quinn Hughes, I also tal...

37:57Sep 24, 2026

Can the Oilers bounceback? Interview w/Connor Murphy. And Hellebuyck a no-show!

I had a great talk with Connor about the Oilers' playoffs last year, what to look forward to this year, playing with Bedard vs McDavid and m...

38:19Sep 18, 2026

Detroit is embarrassing and has money ruined the game?

I have a nice talk about the big money going to players who haven't earned it, I also talk about the disasters within the Winnipeg and Detro...

35:59Sep 16, 2026

Interview w/ Jay Miller, bodyguard to the NHL stars.

I had a great chat with Jay about protecting his teammates, playing in LA with Gretzky, going to the cup finals in 88 and a lot more, Enjoy.

52:38Sep 11, 2026

Meet the new look Leafs, this is the year, right?!?

I talk about the massive roster upheaval of the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason, and if it is enough to get back on track.

36:59Sep 10, 2026

Clowns in the NHL, Hellebuyck is out for blood and Makar ruins the Avs

I discuss the big Makar contract, Hellebuyck trying to force his way out and a few other things. Enjoy

38:44Sep 4, 2026

Interview w/ Sandy McCarthy

I had a great talk with NHL Legend Sandy McCarthy about his career, fighting in the toughest era ever and a lot more, Enjoy.

44:31Sep 2, 2026

Hockey is Broken and needs to be fixed now

I talk what is wrong with hockey, I had a great trip to Minnesota for Da Beauty League and discovered a big problem with our game. Enjoy

30:40Aug 24, 2026

Is Montreal the next dynasty? Interview w/ Mathieau Dandenault

I got to catch up with Mathieau and talk the Red Wings and why it didn't work with Yzerman, we also talked about why the Canadiens might be...

41:51Aug 18, 2026

NHL Heavy Weight Champ Steve MacIntyre Interview

I had a great talk with Steve about his fights, his career and everything in between. Enjoy.

01:07:56Aug 14, 2026

The Curse of the Dallas Stars

I dig into the Dallas Stars roster and why they have a self induced nightmare scenario where there is no good way out. Enjoy!

33:14Aug 12, 2026

The Best Team Money Can Buy, showing GM's how to build a team!

I played GM for a day and built the best team possible for the upcoming season. Try and find a weakness. Enjoy.

43:54Aug 6, 2026

Stanley Cup/Heavyweight Champ Nicolas Deslauriers Interview!

Stanley Cup champ Nic Deslauriers joins me in the episode, we talk the amazing culture in Carolina, winning the cup, playing for torts, figh...

38:16Jul 31, 2026

The NCAA evolution, why the future of the NHL isn't the CHL anymore.

I got the pleasure of talking to assistant coach of the MTU Huskies Benton Maass as well as Left Winger Teydon Trembecky. We dig into the li...

54:45Jul 28, 2026

The Prodigal Son Returns, Kaner is Back!!

Big news, Patrick Kane is coming home, I dig into the news of Kaner coming back to Chicago. Also Jason Robertson signing and the Flyers lock...

22:56Jul 23, 2026