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John Scott: Retiring from hockey
John Scott announced his retirement Wednesday, The Players' Tribune reports.Scott became the center of the hockey world last season when fans voted him into the 2015-16 All-Star Game. As perhaps one of the last true enforcers in an ever-changing game, Scott racked up 544 PIM in 286 NHL contests. Along with his time in the sin bin, the winger snagged five goals and six assists while playing for seven different organizations. Undrafted out of Michigan Tech, the 34-year-old's career likely would have ended in obscurity if not for one shining moment that all started as a joke, but transformed into something amazing.
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Canadiens' John Scott: Season over after leaving team
John Scott's season is over, as he left the team Tuesday, LNH.com's Arpon Basu reports.He was given the choice between remaining with the team, or heading home, and he chose the latter, as he probably wasn't going to play much over the rest of the season.
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Canadiens' John Scott: Recalled by Habs
John Scott was summoned from the AHL St. John's affiliate Sunday.Even if Scott were to draw into the lineup, it shouldn't have much of an impact on the scorebook or in fantasy leagues. The veteran winger collected just four points in 27 games with the AHL affiliate, with most of his value coming from the physical nature of his play.
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Canadiens' John Scott: Habs add All Star
Scott was acquired from the Coyotes, along with Victor Bartley, in exchange for Jarred Tinordi, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.As if John Scott being an All-Star wasn't comical enough, he has now been traded out of the Pacific Division, which he had been voted to captain during the All-Star Game. Scott remains an irrelevant fantasy option, but there is no word on whether he will have to take PK Subban's spot in the All-Star Game.
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Coyotes' John Scott: Reassigned to AHL Springfield on Wednesday
John Scott was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Wednesday, Sportsnet's John Shannon reports.Scott was demoted Wednesday to make room for recently claimed Kevin Connauton on the Yotes' 23-man roster. Arizona will reportedly recall Scott in the near future, however, so that the 33-year-old winger can attend the 2016 NHL All-Star Game as the captain of the Pacific Division team in late January. Scott has tallied a single assist in 11 games with the Arizona Coyotes this season.
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Coyotes' John Scott: Clears waivers
John Scott cleared waivers Monday, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.Scott will remain with the team for the time being, but he'll likely head back to the AHL. The winger has appeared in just two games with the parent club this season, failing to record a point in both.
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Coyotes' John Scott: Placed on waivers
John Scott was placed on waivers by the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.Scott seen action in just two contests for the Coyotes, and was placed on waivers earlier in the season but stayed with the club. It seems likely that he'll be sent to the AHL if he goes unclaimed this time around.
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Coyotes' John Scott clears waivers
John Scott cleared waivers Friday, Craig Morgan of AZ Central reports.Scott passed through waivers unclaimed, so he'll remain with the Arizona Coyotes for the time being, though he'll likely land in the AHL in the near future.
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Arizona Coyotes' John Scott Placed on Waivers
John Scott was placed on waivers Thursday,TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.The veteran enforcer will likely clear waivers and report to the Portland Pirates of the AHL. Scott offered very little fantasy value other than his ability to rack up penalty minutes. There is a chance he may end up on another NHL roster, but that is still to be seen.
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Scott Signs One-Year Contract With Coyotes
Scott signed a one-year (one-way) contract with the Coyotes on Friday.Scott has never been a fantasy relevant player during his eight year NHL career, and it's doubtful that will change in Arizona. His fantasy value is limited to penalty minutes, but he doesn't get enough playing time to rack up penalties with any sort of consistency.