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**Dropping the Gloves**

I’m John Scott, a retired NHL enforcer. Follow Dropping the Gloves for insights on the latest news around the league, interviews with NHL players, and a few jokes along the way.

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Latest Episodes:

New Coaches w/different results, why Toronto is a wreck and Edmonton is flying. Oct 20, 2026

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

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This Guy Sucks! These teams are all disasters, but one can salvage their season Oct 14, 2026

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

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Glue Guys! Who are they and what do they do? Oct 08, 2026

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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 superstars are glue guys as well.

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Déjà vu in Edmonton & Toronto Sep 30, 2026

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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 questions. Enjoy.

Marchenko saves the day? Not quite, another disaster for Toronto! Sep 28, 2026

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

The Wild are in trouble and the kids are elite! Sep 24, 2026

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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 talk the exciting outlook of some promising rookies entering the league. Enjoy

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Can the Oilers bounceback? Interview w/Connor Murphy. And Hellebuyck a no-show! Sep 18, 2026

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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 more. I also dig into the messy situation in Winnipeg. Enjoy

Detroit is embarrassing and has money ruined the game? Sep 16, 2026

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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 Detroit locker rooms now that camp is about to start.

Interview w/ Jay Miller, bodyguard to the NHL stars. Sep 11, 2026

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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.

Meet the new look Leafs, this is the year, right?!? Sep 10, 2026

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