PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

It happened! After months of rumors, the Vancouver Canucks sent star defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick. 

After the Flyers reportedly inquired about the star, why couldn't Danny Briere and company make the deal? Would it have taken Porter Martone or Matvei Michkov to get it done? Did drafting Jett Luchanko prevent the Flyers from making the trade?

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The Philadelphia Flyers have lost 3 consecutive games for the first time this season, albeit they’ve earned a point in each. Trevor Zegras and Dan Vladar starred in a comeback for the Flyers, but Zegras couldn’t convert his shootout attempt, and Vladar surrendered the only goal of the skills competition, allowing the Canes to escape with another win over the Flyers, their 8th straight.

Charlie & Bill break down the loss, discussing some of Rick Tocchet’s coaching decisions, Nikita Grebenkin’s roster spot, Matvei Michkov’s linemates, and more!

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The Philadelphia Flyers have not beaten the Carolina Hurricanes in South Philly since March 5, 2020, having dropped eight straight to Rod Brind’Amour’s squad heading into this game. Trevor Zegras and his teammates seemed determined to break that streak in the first, opening up a two goal lead through 20 minutes. But a dominant second allowed the Canes to tie it. The teams traded goals in the third and for the 12th time this season we got OT! Thanks to Sam Ersson, Philly survived the 3v3 and sent it to a shootout, aka the Trevor Zegras show. Bill, Steve & Charlie brea...

The Philadelphia Flyers played perfectly even with the Stanley Cup-contending Vegas Golden Knights through 60 minutes, going to OT tied at 2 and with matching shot totals. But a Travis Konecny giveaway in front of Dan Vladar proved fatal in the 3v3, allowing jack Eichel and Mark Stone to connect for the winner.

Bill, Kelly & Charlie break down the loss, including solid performances from Trevor Zegras, Travis Sanheim, and Vladar.

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We’ve got a jam-packed show today, as suddenly the national hockey media can’t stop talking about the Philadelphia Flyers. Elliotte Friedman is talking Owen Tippett, Paul Bisonette is talking Matvei Michkov, and we’re here to break down all the rumors, likely and not-so-much.

Charlie & Bill also discuss whether the NHL/Flyers will ever be considered alongside the “Major Sports,” as well as Dan Vladar’s workload, Quinn Hughes and more!

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The Philadelphia Flyers dominated most of the first two periods against Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks, continuing their streak of strong play following a loss. But a hesitant third period gave San Jose life, but Dan Vladar was up to the task once again, notching his 11th win in 17 starts this season.

Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the win, sharing their thoughts on the fourth line’s big night, Vladar’s heroics, the Matvei Michkov of it all, and more!

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The NHL-best Colorado Avalanche got the best of Sam Ersson, as goals from Brent Burns, Brock Nelson, and Valeri Nichuskin secured the victory for the Avs over the Philadelphia Flyers. 

Sean Couturier and Nick Seeler both had milestones for the Orange and Black, playing in their 900th and 400th career games respectively, and Sean Couturier did open the scoring for the game early in the 1st. 

Charlie, Steve, and Kelly break down the loss and the Flyers’ upcoming schedule.

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Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks has been subject to lots of trade rumors with reports Hughes may not sign a long-term extension with the team after his contract expires in 2027. 

With his connection to Philadelphia Flyers' head coach Rick Tocchet, and relationships with Trevor Zegras and Cam York, could Danny Briere and the Orange and Black trade for the talented defensemen? Charlie and Steve discuss on the latest edition of THE SHOOTOUT! 

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In the aftermath of a big 5-2 Flyers victory over the Buffalo Sabres, Charlie and Steve turn their attention to the three Russians on the team: Matvei Michkov, Egor Zamula, and Nikita Grebenkin. One appears to be finding his form, one is struggling to regain his, and the other is getting a big opportunity to show he can stick in a larger role. Can Michkov keep it up? Where does Zamula fit? Is Grebenkin poised to breakout now that he’s off the 4th line? The PHLY Flyers crew breaks it all down.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have done it again, not only rebounding from a rough loss, but scoring a bunch of goals in quick succession, netting three goals in 59 seconds after falling behind 1-0 in the first period and take ahold of the game.

Matvei Michkov, Bobby Brink, Travis Konecny and a bunch of others put up multi-point nights, while Trevor Zegras scored and survived a Rasmus Dahlin major-worthy boarding.

Bill, Steve & Charlie break down the win, including the Game Changer, Unsung Hero and 3 Stars!

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The Philadelphia Flyers are coming off a disappointing outing against the Pittsburgh Penguins, following a successful 4-game road trip. So we’ve got a lot to talk about as the calendar flips to December and the FlyGuys still find themselves very much in Stanley Cup Playoff contention.

Tyson Foerster’s injury in the Pens game on Monday night is a major concern, and how the organization addresses the roster spot, perhaps by calling up Alex Bump from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, is a major point of concern for fans. As is the recent rumors surrounding Danny Briere’s purs...

Sidney Crosby opened the scoring in this game, and added a second goal in the second period, to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored a 5-on-3 power play goal and left with an upper-body injury on a one-timer on the same power play to add injury to insult.

Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the loss, including the struggling penalty kill, Dan Vladar’s performance, what the TyFo injury could mean, and much more.

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It wasn’t easy, and the Philadelphia Flyers nearly blew another 3-goal lead, but Dan Vladar held on to preserve Philly’s lead, built by goals from Owen Tippett, Matvei Michkov and Travis Konecny, to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 and hand NJ their first regulation loss at home this season.

Bill, Steve & Charlie break down the win, discussing Trevor Zegras’ up-and-down game, Michkov & TK heating up, Tippett’s 100th career goal, and more!

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The Philadelphia Flyers scored first for the first time in ten games, and opened up a 3-0 lead by the time 22 minutes had elapsed, on goals from Tyson Foerster, Sean Couturier and Trevor Zegras. But in true Flyers/Islanders fashion, the Isles scored three consecutive in the second period to tie the game. So after tying their season-long streak of three straight games ending in regulation, the Flyers once again went to overtime.

Of course, 65 minutes wasn’t enough and we got to a shootout where Zegras, Ersson and TK team up to win it for Philly. Ch...

What a night! After falling behind 2-0 to the Florida Panthers, it was a huge second period for Emil Andrae and the late heroics of Tyson Foerster that lift the Philadelphia Flyers over the Cats, 4-2 in Sunrise.

Charlie & Bill break down the win, Andrae’s big game, Michkov’s ice time, Vladar’s MVP performance and more!

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The Flyers' 2024 13th overall draft pick has been traded from the Guelph Storm to the top team in the Brantford Bulldogs. What does this mean for the Flyers and their top center prospect? Bill and Charlie break it all down in another edition of THE SHOOTOUT. 
 

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This was as low-event as a game could be in terms of highlights. Nic Deslauriers’ first period fight was the only thing that registered as a Philadelphia “highlight” in the opening 40 minutes. Sam Ersson battled through a sleepy game with a solid-enough outing against the Lightning, but with no help from Trevor Zegras, Matvei Michkov or Tyson Foerster, this was one of those games that brings Orange & Black expectations down to earth.

Charlie & Bill break down the loss, and Rick Tocchet’s options to try to get this team scoring more consistently.

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WHAT A NIGHT IN SOUTH PHILLY! After allowing the first goal for the seventh straight game the Philadelphia Flyers caught fire, scoring four goals in the first period, including 3 in 26 seconds and 2 by Tyson Foerster within 17 seconds to open up a big lead. From there, Dan Vladar was solid, Bobby Brink and Trevor Zegras added some insurance goals, and the Flyers put a big number up on one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams.

Bill, Steve & Charlie break down the win, discussing TyFo’s big night, Matvei Michkov timing his break perfectly to score in his 100th c...

With the Maple Leafs' shaky start, should Danny Briere and the Flyers keep or trade their top-10 protected 2027 1st round pick from the Scott Laughton trade? Should the Flyers' fourth line be more skill-based? What's the protocol if you miss a podcast – do you play it on 2x speed or skip it entirely? Bill, Charlie, and Kelly answer YOUR mailbag question in this bonus edition of THE SHOOTOUT! Note: this was filmed on Wednesday, November 21. 

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Did you think it was possible for a Philadelphia Flyers game to end in regulation? LOL. Of course the Flyers went to overtime for the 4th time in 5 games and 9th time in 19 overall. Once again, the Orange & Black started slow, falling behind 2-0 in the first. Fortunately, Dan Vladar was excellent, allowing the comeback. Rodrigo Abols and Tyson Foerster scored to tie the game at two and Travis Sanheim scored the winner to send the Philly faithful home happy!

Bill, Steve & Charlie break down another extended edition of Flyers/Blues, discussing Vladar, Owen Tippett, Travis Konecny...

It has been a little while since our last mailbag episode, and with the full gang in studio today, we’re answering YOUR QUESTIONS! Many of them dealt with the same subject- which wingers (Owen Tippett, Porter Martone, Bobby Brink, Travis Konecny, etc) should be traded to either make room for Alex Bump, Denver Barkey and the next wave of LWs & RWs, or to add the help they need at both center and defense.

Other questions ask for updates on Jett Luchanko, Jack Nesbitt and other Flyers prospects, while others are just funny. Plus, a conversation on Sa...

When healthy, Tyson Foerster, Bobby Brink and Noah Cates have basically been inseparable as a line for the better part of a calendar year. And for good reason- they’ve been amongst the Flyers’ most consistent producers from when John Tortorella put them together through the beginning of Rick Tocchet’s tenure.

Now slumping, however, Charlie & Bill discuss whether it is time to break the trio up, and look for one or more of them to play alongside other teammates. Is Foerster the perfect complement to Matvei Michkov? Could Brink get more offensive opportunities with Travis Konecny?

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PHLY Flyers' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene in Voorhees, NJ to report on the latest at Flyers practice after their back-to-back games versus the Dallas Stars and Blues this weekend. Rasmus Ristolainen and Oliver Bonk were spotted on the ice today at the Flyers Training Facility for a chippy practice, and Rick Tocchet comments on the battles he saw from the team today coming off their underwhleming defeat to Dallas.

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The Philadelphia Flyers had a split weekend, putting on one hell of a show in their shootout win over the St. Louis Blues, and then looking completely out-classed in their loss to the Dallas Stars. Coming out of the 2-game trip, the Flyers won’t play again until Thursday, meaning we’ll have time to get into some odds and ends with this team, starting with a minor (?) trade Danny Briere made with the Ottawa Senators to swap Dennis Gilbert for an unsigned RFA Maxence Guenette.

Charlie & Bill will also discuss Christian Dvorak, and his linemates Owen Tipp...

The Philadelphia Flyers were flat-out bad on Saturday night. There was a stark difference between the still young and rebuilding Flyers and the Cup-contending Dallas Stars, and the travel/schedule certainly didn’t help either. But regardless, Philly was never in this game. Join Bill Matz and Charlie O'Connor, as the PHLY Flyers crew breaks down all the action from tonight's matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Dallas Stars. Bill and Charlie break down the goalie matchup between Dan Vlad and Jake Oettinger, give their 3 stars of the game, and breakdown everything that happened on the ice tonight in...

That was wild! The Philadelphia Flyers erased a pair of 2-goal deficits to force yet another game to overtime, and then, following a failed OT penalty shot for Trevor Zegras, took the shootout, with Zegras being the lone scorer.

Charlie & Bill break down the ridiculous Flyers win, discussing the huge night for Zegras, Owen Tippett, Christian Dvorak, Emil Andrae, and more!

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The Philadelphia Flyers were thoroughly outclassed for much of the first two periods of the game, but Dan Vladar continuing his early-season Vezina chase, and Matvei Michkov scoring on the power play gave the Orange & Black a chance and it seemed like Travis Konecny won it but an offside review took away the winner and Edmonton netted the winner in OT.

Bill, Kelly & Charlie break down the loss, Michkov’s resurgence, Vladar’s hard luck loss and more.

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PHLY Flyers' Charlie O'Connor was at the Flyers' Training Facility in Voorhees, NJ to report on the latest news surrounding the Orange and Black before their matchup versus the Edmonton Oilers. Tyson Foerster skated without a non-contact jersey for the first time since being placed on injured reserve, and Rick Tocchet was optimistic he could return to the lineup shortly. Meanwhile, some new lines were ran in practice today, with Captain Sean Couturier on the 1st line with Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras.

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The Philadelphia Flyers took a chance on trading for Trevor Zegras, and thus far it has paid off. So well, in fact that now the discussion surrounding Zegras is how soon Danny Briere can get him signed to a long-term contract. Charlie & Bill discuss the Zegras contract situation, comparables and scenarios that the Flyers are weighing ahead of finalizing an extension.

Plus, MORE on the Matvei Michkov/Sean Couturier “controversy” (we’re just wrapping it up, we swear), the 4th line’s scoring woes, Owen Tippett’s slump, and more!

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All the talk on social media this weekend was about the perceived criticism by Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier directed towards Matvei Michkov in Saturday’s postgame scrum. Coots mentioned Michkov “playing the right way” and it benefitting the team, seemingly complimenting the 20-year-old sophomore, but many Flyers fans took it as a shot at the franchise’s future cornerstone.

Charlie & Bill break down the controversy, playing clips from Coots, Michkov and head coach Rick Tocchet, and discuss the dynamics of the Philly locker room.

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After another slow start for the Philadelphia Flyers that saw the home team fall down 2-0, the Orange & Black fought back to take complete control of the second half of the game, tying it on goals from Matvei Michkov and Jamie Drysdale to force overtime, while allowing only one shot on goal for the final 28 minutes of regulation.

Charlie, Bill, and Petey discuss the loss, Michkov’s goals in back-to-back games, Sam Ersson’s performance, and more.

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It was an optional practice today at Voorhees for the Philadelphia Flyers, and PHLY Sports' very own Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to report on the latest. Aleksei Kolosov was sent down to the AHL in lieu of Sam Ersson returning to the roster after missing the last few games, and Tyson Foerster was spotted skating on the ice today before practice, signaling a return is near.

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The puck dropped on the NHL season on October 7th. One month later, the Philadelphia Flyers are in an Eastern Conference playoff spot! Dan Vladar has been mostly very good, Trevor Zegras looks like a star, Cam York, Noah Cates, Bobby Brink and Tyson Foerster (prior to the injury) all look like they’re taking steps in their careers, and pretty much all is well for Rick Tocchet’s squad. Except for the Matvei Michkov of it all. Philly’s sophomore winger is off to a disappointing start.

Today, Charlie & Bill discuss how the Flyers are adapting to Ric...

The game started out as a shooting gallery in Philadelphia’s end, with only Dan Vladar seemingly awake for the first 15 minutes or so of the first period. Vladar surrendered one that ping-ponged off 2 men in front, but was the sole reason the Flyers were in the game.

From there, Matvei Michkov and Noah Cates tallied goals and the Flyers earned a hard-fought victory.

Charlie & Bill break down the win, discussing the hopeful end of Michkov’s slump, Cam York’s solid start to the year, Rick Tocchet’s line-juggling, and more!

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No matter the combination, the Flyers 4th line has NOT generated any offense this season so far. Should the Danny Briere and the Orange and Black call up a prospect from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to try and spark some offense on the struggling line? Charlie and Bill of the PHLY Flyers Podcast discuss some possibilities, including Alex Bump, Karsen Dorwart, Tucker Robertson, and more. 

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Trevor Zegras has been a revelation to start his first season in Philadelphia, leading the team in assists, points and power play points through the team’s first 13 games. The Flyers power play, thanks largely to the addition of Zegras, is over 20% and looks greatly improved from the group that has run under 14% in the previous 4 seasons.

Charlie, Kelly & Bill look at the best and worst of the first month on the Flyers season, highlighting Zegras, PP success, Matvei Michkov, Dan Vladar and Noah Cates. Plus… Cutter Gauthier has scored his first career hat trick and that upse...

What a wild freakin’ game. The Philadelphia Flyers opened up a 3-0 lead in the first period, getting 2 points from Bobby Brink, Trevor Zegras and Cam York. And then they gave up 4 in the second, only for Nikita Grebenkin to tie the game and force overtime in the 3rd.

The Flyers won in a shootout thanks to Dan Vladar and the magic of Zegras, and that was ridiculous.

Bill & Charlie break down the win, Zegras’ big night, Philly’s power play, and a second straight shaky game for Vladar.

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What a slog of a game. After a 3-shot first period for the Philadelphia Flyers, things didn’t get much better over the following 40 minutes, and the Flyers dropped a home game to the NHL’s last place Calgary Flames.

Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice for the Flames, and Dustin Wolf was up to the task on the few occasions the Flyers got anything through to him, as Matvei Michkov, Owen Tippett and basically every other forward was invisible for pretty much the entire game.

Bill, Steve & Charlie break down the loss and discuss what Rick Tocc...

Well, things were going so well, it was bound to come back around. The Maple Leafs came into Philadelphia while most of Toronto is watching Game 7 of the World Series and out-classed the Philadelphia Flyers. Auston Matthews, Easton Cowan and Nicholas Robertson all scored on absolute seeds, and Dan Vladar was relieved by Aleksei Kolosov after surrendering 4 goals.

Bill, Petey & Charlie break down the loss, discussing the goalie decision, Trevor Zegras’ faceoff woes, and more.

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Matvei Michkov & Trevor Zegras turned in their best performances of the young season on Thursday night, combining for 2 goals and 3 assists in a game that saw Sean Couturier leave with what may be an arm injury after the first period.

In what has become a habit for the new Flyers goaltender, Dan Vladar was very strong once again, especially through the first 30 minutes when the Flyers didn’t seem to have the jump they’ve had recently.

Bill, Steve & Charlie break down the win, discussing the big nights for Zegras and Michkov, Jamie Drysdale picking up h...

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene in Voorhees, NJ for Flyers' practice after their big, chaotic shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Trevor Zegras spoke to the media after practice today regarding the huge melee at the end of overtime and his misconduct penalty forcing him out of the shootout. New head coach Rick Tocchet also spoke on Zegras' actions and what he's seeing in the new Flyer. Two surprising injury updates are also discussed regarding Christian Dvorak and Sam Ersson.

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The Philadelphia Flyers mostly outplayed the Pittsburgh Penguins, who’d won 7 of their first 10 entering tonight. Bobby Brink stood out with a multi-point night, as did the team’s speed and possession overall. Unfortunately, Sidney Crosby got a Crosby Bounce in the third to tie the game and we got sent to OT because of a strong effort from Artus Silovs, and some typical Crosby nonsense.

Bill, Steve & Charlie discuss the game, Sam Ersson’s season, Trevor Zegras’ hot streak, and some really questionable officiating.

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Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers front office has made the decision to send Jett Luchanko, the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, back to the OHL to play for the Guelph Storm (and potentially Team Canada in the World Junior Championship), rather than remain a fixture on the 4th line in Philly.

Charlie & Bill discuss the decision, as well as Jamie Drysdale & Trevor Zegras’ success through the first 8 games. Plus, updates on injuries to defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Oliver Bonk.

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The Philadelphia Flyers overcame a 2-0 deficit to beat the Islanders 4-3 in a shootout. Trevor Zegras scored his first goal as a Flyer, and his second, plus picked up the primary assist on a beautiful passing play that ended with Christian Dvorak making a forehand-backhand move to beat Ilya Sorokin.

Bill, Steve and Charlie talk Zegras’ big game, the Matvei Michkov roller coaster, Sam Ersson’s performance, and the power play’s highs and lows.

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The Philadelphia Flyers came out on fire early in the first period, putting a ton of pressure on the Ottawa Senators in the opening minutes, including Tyson Foerster beating Linus Ullmark 29 seconds after puck drop to put the Flyguys up 1-0. But the Sens were able to turn momentum after the Flyers’ fast start and Olle Lycksell scoring against his former employer 3 minutes into the second was enough to give Ottawa a 2-1 lead through 40, despite Dan Vladar’s best efforts. The Flyers had a chance early and late in this game, but just couldn’t muster enough quality scorin...

We’ve got another jam-packed show on a non-gameday for the Philadelphia Flyers. Charlie, Kelly & Bill are discussing Jett Luchanko, and whether they believe he’s going to be playing in the NHL much longer. Plus a look at Travis Sanheim’s march towards the top of Philly’s D-man records books, as well as Trevor Zegras and his play as a hybrid wing/center, and whether there is still another level to his game in the midst of a 5-game assist streak.

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PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene in Voorhees, NJ for Flyers' practice after their big 5-2 victory against the Seattle Kraken at Xfinity Mobile Arena. New acquisition Trevor Zegras has been extremely productive with the Flyers so far, and Rick Tocchet commented on Zegras' dedication towards his craft. Zegras also comments on his viral reaction to Travis Konecny's fight, as well as an update on Egor Zamula's progress so far this season.

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Through six games the Philadelphia Flyers are 3-2-1, having won 3 of their last 4 games. New goaltender Dan Vladar has staked an early claim to the #1 job in Philly, and Owen Tippett is off to a hot start with 5 goals. But all isn’t perfect for Rick Tocchet’s Flyguys, as Matvei Michkov is showing signs of a potential sophomore slump.

Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss what’s going on in net, whether they’re worried about Michkov, and how the defense and special teams have performed through the season’s first six games.

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The Philadelphia Flyers found the back of the net often tonight, even tallying multiple power play goals, in a home win over the Seattle Kraken.

Tyson Foerster & Owen Tippett both had multi-goals games, Cam York picked up 3 assists, and Travis Konecny scored his first of the season en route to Seattle’s first regulation loss of the season.

Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the win, that saw a couple of fights for the home crowd as well.

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Owen Tippett and Dan Vladar stood out in regulation, but it was Minnesota-native Noah Cates who ended the game with his first careet OT winner against the Wild on Saturday night.

Charlie, Bill & Petey break down the win, discussing Philly’s goaltending, Tippett’s performance, and Rick Tocchet’s distribution of ice time, including another benching of Matvei Michkov.

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On November 7th, documentarian Charlie Minn’s latest project will premiere in area theaters and it will be of great interest to Philadelphia Flyers & hockey fans everywhere. THE SWEDE OF PHILADELPHIA tells the story of Pelle Lindbergh, Philly’s all-star goaltender who won the Vezina Trophy and led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Final in 1985, before a tragic car accident cut his life short only 6 months later. Minn gathered interviews from Flyers legends including Bernie Parent and the people who knew Pelle best. Minn tells Bill the inspiration behind the documentary and what he hopes audiences take away from...

After a slog of a first period that saw the Flyers record on 3 shots on goal, they picked up their play drawing a few penalties and out-shooting the Jets. But costly mistakes and a strong performance from reigning MVP Connor Hellebuyck doomed Philly’s efforts in an up-and-down performance.

Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss, evaluating Sam Ersson, Owen Tippett, Trevor Zegras and more.

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Coming off an exciting, fan-inspiring win over the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, the Philadelphia Flyers and Rick Tocchet are switching some things up!

To start, Emil Andrae is being sent to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms with Cam York’s return to the lineup imminent.

Sean Couturier and Trevor Zegras are also swapping spots on the power play, and other pieces may be swapped in and out ahead of Thursday’s game.

Charlie & Bill look at the lineup changes, discuss Dan Vladar’s upside between the pipes and more!

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PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene in Voorhees, NJ for Flyers' practice after their big 5-2 victory against the Florida Panthers in the home opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Cam York provides an update on his return to the lineup, as well as Rick Tocchet's comments on Adam Ginning, Matvei Michkov, and more.

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Coming off of their first win of 2025-26, the Philadelphia Flyers sit at 1-1-1 on the season. The early returns have been positive on offseason additions Trevor Zegras and Dan Vladar, while young veterans like Tyson Foerster and Noah Cates are showing further signs of development. Charlie, Kelly & Bill look at the team’s and individual performances through the first 3 games of the year, while also diving into the Matvei Michkov questions- what’s up with his ice time, and why doesn’t he have a single point yet? 
 

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Sean Couturier nearly scored a hat trick, Dan Vladar was once again solid against the team that has won the Eastern Conference 3 straight times and the Flyers have won their first game of 2025-26! Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the victory and discuss Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras and more.

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The PHLY Flyers crew is breaking down a wild night in Raleigh after the Philadelphia Flyers’ overtime goal was waved off, only for the Carolina Hurricanes to score moments later and steal the win. Controversy, drama, and breakdowns — this one had it all. 🏒 Charlie O’Connor joins the show LIVE from Raleigh with instant reaction from inside the arena, while the rest of the team gives their take on the controversial OT sequence, what went wrong, and how the Flyers responded throughout the game. 🔶 Was the Flyers’ disallowed goal the right call? 🔷 How did the Canes capitalize so quickly? 🔥 Who stood out — and...

It's a Broad Street Hockey Triumvirate! Joining Bill of the PHLY Flyers Podcast for a special season predictions episode are the Flyperbole boys, Steve Jacot and Ryan Quigley, as well as the great Ryan Gilbert. The gang discusses Flyers' season predictions, as well as best bets for the goaltending, Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras, and more. Plus, what are the odds the Flyers make the playoffs?

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The Philadelphia Flyers took too many penalties in the first half of the game but new goalie Dan Vladar was able to answer in his Orange & Black debut. Unfortunately Philly couldn’t spend enough time on offense and when they got chances, 37-year-old Sergei Bobrovsky was up to the task.

Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the opening night loss, sharing their thoughts on the 3 Stars of the Game, tonight’s Turning Point and everything that went on in game 1 of 82.

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Our very own Charlie O'Connor is down in Sunrise, Florida with the Philadelphia Flyers as they face the Florida Panthers Thursday night for their season opener. Rick Tocchet spoke after practice today on the various lineup changes with Nikita Grebenkin and Jett Luchanko, as well as potential defensemen pairings with Cam York placed on Injured Reserve.

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We’re continuing our mailbag on today’s show! Bill & Kelly will answer questions regarding Owen Tippett, horror movies, NHL-wide predictions, and much more. Plus, Charlie will join the show from Florida ahead of tomorrow’s season-opener against the Panthers. We’ll also look at where some national hockey analysts have predicted the Flyers to finish in the upcoming season, and react accordingly.

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The puck drops on the NHL season tonight, with the Philadelphia Flyers having to wait until Thursday to get their 2025-26 schedule underway. So we’re taking your season-opening questions in a mailbag episode!

Bill & Kelly expand on their reactions to Danny Briere trading Ryan Ellis, Jett Luchanko & Nikita Grebenkin making the team but don’t seem to be dressing night 1 in Florida, what defenseman the general manager might be pursuing, and if there are other surprise moves Briere could make given the needs of other teams around the league.

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PHLY's Anthony Gargano sits down with Flyers GM Danny Briere, Head Coach Rick Tocchet, President Keith Jones, and Comcast Spectacor CEO Dan Hilferty for an EXCLUSIVE interview on all things Flyers, including the state of the rebuild, player development, drafting Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone, the hiring of Rick Tocchet, and more.

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Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere opened up some space under the salary cap on Sunday, trading the long-injured Ryan Ellis’ contract to the San Jose Sharks for Carl Grundstrom & Artem Guryev. Neither player should play much of a role in Orange & Black, but the move does free up the LTIR common drum that was Ryan Ellis.

Briere also met with the media on Monday to discuss the move, as well as the final roster which must be submitted to the league by this evening.

Charlie & Bill discuss the implications of each move, and reflect on th...

Chris Jastrzembski is one of the more prominent Flyers fans on the national scene, working as a researcher and producer for NHL on TNT. Today, he and Bill discuss the upcoming NHL season, including the Flyers adding Rick Tocchet, Trevor Zegras and Dan Vladar.

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Jason Myrtetus, host of Flyers Daily, joins today to share his thoughts as the 2025-26 NHL season draws closer. Bill & Jason discuss expectations for the year, impressions of Rick Tocchet, Michkov & Zegras, as well as what Dan Vladar brings to the goaltending tandem.

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We’re almost there! The Philadelphia Flyers will play their final exhibition game on Saturday afternoon, and then the puck drops on the regular season next Thursday.

With camp just about over, Charlie & Bill discuss their early impressions of new head coach Rick Tocchet, whether they’re disappointed in the Flyers’ young players not stepping up to seize opportunity, and how the Orange & Black could configure their lines and special teams units heading into the regular season.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have 2 preseason games remaining prior to dropping the puck on 2025-26 on Thursday October 9 against the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.

With the NHL season getting underway next Tuesday, Charlie, Kelly & Bill are making their predictions for both the Flyguys’ team awards, as well as who will win the Hart, Vezina, Selke, Norris and Calder trophies, and the Stanley Cup.

Will the Flyers make the playoffs? Will anybody predict a three-peat? Who will have the hottest take bold prediction?

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We’re going to do a deep dive on Trevor Zegras today, after Greg Wyshynski published a feature on the former 9th overall pick moving from Anaheim to Philly. What went wrong with the Ducks and what he has to do to solidify his place as a cornerstone in Orange & Black.

Plus, we’re talking training camp roster battles, and the chances Jett Luchanko, Nikita Grebenkin and Adam Ginning have to crack the opening night roster on October 9th in Florida.

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The battle for at least one spot in the defense’s starting six still seems wide open, with no young player or veteran stepping up to claim the job on the Philadelphia Flyers’ third pair. On offense, Rodrigo Abols, Jett Luchanko and Nikita Grebenkin are still fighting to make the opening night roster.

Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss the uncertainty with only two preseason games remaining, and share their predictions for the upcoming season, giving their picks for the NHL’s individual awards, and Stanley Cup champions.

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Trevor Zegras notched a goal and an assist in his preseason debut at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, showing impressive chemistry with Philadelphia Flyers star winger Matvei Michkov, despite the regulation loss to the Boston Bruins

Charlie & Bill discuss Saturday’s games, and which of the non-locks are making the best impressions for Rick Tocchet and his coaching staff?

We’re looking at Nikita Grebenkin, Jett Luchanko, Alex Bump and Rodrigo Abols battling up front, as well as the blue line battle between Helge Grans, Emil Andrae, Adam Ginning and the veterans added over the summer.

The Philadelphia Flyers played their third straight road preseason game on Thursday night, and they looked like a team that needed a day off against the Washington Capitals in Hershey’s Giant Center. The Caps won 5-1, and there weren’t many positive highlights for the Orange and Black.

Charlie & Bill update the Flyguys’ roster battles, share their thoughts on Dan Vladar and Aleksei Kolosov’s performances, and discuss Philly’s lack of energy following the first week of training camp.

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Training camp continues for the Philadelphia Flyers, and today they reduced their roster by ten. Not many surprises but the assignment of Samu Tuomaala to the AHL after only playing 13 minutes of preseason hockey is interesting.

Charlie & Bill also discuss Captain Coots’ comments on how bad the power play has been, as well as the front office and coaching staff‘s plans for Dan Vladar and Sam Ersson.

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The Philadelphia Flyers second preseason game wasn’t nearly as exciting (or long) as the first, as they went into Montreal on Tuesday night, gave up a goal to Cole Caufield in the opening minute and trailed the rest of the way in a 4-2 loss.

Owen Tippett scored on the power play, something he was unable to do all of last season, but Sam Ersson was pulled(?) after the first period and the Habs’ regulars had their way with Philly.

Charlie & Bill break down last night’s game and some of the roster battles from t...

Flyers' preseason continues after their 11th-round shootout win over the New York Islanders thanks to Emil Andrae. PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene in Voorhees to report on the latest updates for the Flyers, as the big news out of camp today was Tyson Foerster was finally wearing a normal practice jersey, indicating he is healthy and has been cleared to return to play. We also hear from head coach Rick Tocchet, including some high praise from Sidney Crosby on Foerster, as well as comments from Alex Bump and Helge Grans.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have one preseason game behind them, with another coming up on Tuesday night. Sunday’s contest was decided by an 11-round shootout and saw many standout performances, from Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras, to Emil Andrae and Carson Bjarnason. On today’s show, Charlie, Kelly & Bill look back at the Flyers/Islanders exhibition matchup, and then ahead to tonight’s game in Montreal against the Canadiens.

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We’re going to be remembering one of the all-time great Philadelphia Flyers today, talking about the legacy of Hall of Famer Bernie Parent. Charlie & Bill share their own stories and those from fans as well following Bernie’s passing at 80 on Sunday.

We’ll also be taking a look at the current team’s preseason opener from Sunday night, which they won in an 11-round shootout following Matvei Michkov’s late game-tying goal.

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It was the first scrimmage of Flyers Training Camp in Voorhees, and PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was there to witness the action and report on what he saw. 

Potential power play units were seen for the first time, and Trevor Zegras scored his "unofficial" first goal in a Flyers uniform. 

Rick Tocchet also speaks on Cam York & Alexis Gendron, and Travis Sanheim comments on his hit on Alex Bump.

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PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene for the Flyers' 2nd day of Training Camp in Voorhees, and phenom Matvei Michkov was the star of practice today. 

New head coach Rick Tocchet also revealed a version of the skate test, far from the infamous rope skate from former head coach John Tortorella. The Flyers also provided injury updates on Karsen Dorwart and more.

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Let’s spend this Friday discussing the most important player in the Philadelphia Flyers’ organization, Matvei Michkov.

Michkov lead all rookies in goal scoring last season, and finished 4th in Calder Trophy voting last season, and now it’s time to look ahead to what could be in store for year two.

Charlie & Bill discuss what the Mad Russian can do as an encore in his sophomore season, and how will his pairing with Sean Couturier impact his offense, whether the addition of Trevor Zegras, as well as Rick Tocchet’s coaching staff can bolster the powe...

Things looked a little different for the Flyers’ first day of Flyers Training Camp in Voorhees, and PHLY Sports’ Charlie O’Connor was on the scene to discuss the new-look Flyers. Rick Tocchet hit the ice with the Orange and Black as the team’s new head coach and as we finally got a look at what the Flyers’ lines and pairs could look like opening night. Newest Flyer Trevor Zegras joined prospects Jett Luchanko, Alex Bump, Denver Barkey and Jack Nesbitt for the first time and injury updates are revealed for Oliver Bonk, Tyson Foerster, and more.

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It’s day one of Rick Tocchet’s first training camp as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers and we’re talking all about everything going on at camp.

How are the players adapting to a new coaching staff? What line combinations have Tocchet & Co. put together? How are the injuries progressing for Oliver Bonk and Tyson Foerster?

Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss all the Day One goings-on at the Flyers Training Center.

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Today is Philadelphia Flyers Training Camp Eve! Happy holiday to all who celebrate!

On today’s show, Charlie & Bill are detailing each potential camp battle and which rookies have a chance to push for roster spots.

Who are the locks to be in the opening night lineup, and could rookies like Jett Luchanko, Nikita Grebenkin, or even Oliver Bonk force veterans to the press box or out of town in trades?

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Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere met with the media on Tuesday afternoon, answering questions ranging from expectations for Matvei Michkov’s situation to what he believes adding Dan Vladar and trading Ivan Fedotov can do for the team’s goaltending.

Charlie & Bill react to Briere’s presser and discuss some of Briere’s quotes and what they could mean for the season ahead.

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The annual Flyers/Rangers Rookie Series in Allentown is now behind us and the skate towards the regular season is on with Rookie Camp resuming today, and NHL Training Camp opening later this week.

Today, Bill & Charlie are recapping the weekend’s rookie games, discussing which young players helped or hurt their chances of playing for the Flyers this fall, and talking more about the trade that sent Ivan Fedotov to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

And if there’s time, we may get to a little Kirill Kaprizov trade talk. Because who doesn’t love supers...

Well, the Flyers have done it again, traded a Russian goaltender with minimal NHL experience to the Columbus Blue Jackets for an unimpressive return. We're kidding. While Ivan Fedotov was a fun story, his rookie season was nothing close to Sergei Bobrovsky's a decade-and-a-half ago. 

But on Sunday morning we did find out that Danny Briere has dealt with a bit of the logjam between the pipes, dealing Fedotov to Columbus for a 6th round draft pick. Charlie & Bill react to the trade and discuss what it could mean for the goalie situation in Philadelphia and Lehigh V...

The second game of the Flyers' Rookie Series in Allentown at the PPL Center was "bitey," as Head Coach John Snowden described, as the Flyers rookies fell 5-2 to the New York Rangers. 

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to witness the game action and discuss standout performances from Nikita Grebenkin and Alexis Gendron, as well as lineup updates with Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk.

Bill and Charlie are live from PPL Center, home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, for the Flyers Rookie Series! Hear from Phantoms ownership and head coach John Snowden, Flyers Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong, Special Advisor to Hockey Operations Patrick Sharp, and more!

Plus, Bill and Charlie recap Game 1 with Madeline Campbell and what to look forward to tonight for Game 2.

It was a dramatic first game of the Flyers' Rookie Series in Allentown at the PPL Center, as the rookies escaped with a 4-3 overtime winner courtesy of Nikita Grebenkin. 

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to witness the game action and discusses standout performances from Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Jack Nesbitt, Nikita Grebenkin, and more.

Former NHL video coach and Rick Tocchet assistant Steve Peters joins the show today to shed some light on what coaching staffs are up to as NHL training camp and preseason approaches.

Bill & Petey also have some updates on Oliver Bonk from Flyers training camp, and discuss Kirill Kaprizov’s situation with the Minnesota Wild, as well.

There were some noteworthy items from the Flyers' first day of rookie camp, as 2024 1st-round draft pick Jett Luchanko was the lone rookie who did not practice. PHLY Flyers' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to report on Day 1 at the Flyers' training facility in Voorhees and what he saw from the rookies on the ice.

We are one step closer to the beginning of the NHL season with Day 1 of Rookie Camp in the books for Philadelphia Flyers youngsters and coaching staff.

Charlie and Bill discuss how the rookies performed, the chances of those making the team, Jett Luchanko's injury, and more.

Philadelphia Flyers President Keith Jones and Governor Dan Hilferty met with the media ahead of rookie camp opening tomorrow, and today Bill & Charlie are reacting to the press conference. We’re also taking a look at more of the Orange & Black’s Top 20 Prospects today, with a focus on defensemen and centers like Oliver Bonk and Jack Nesbitt.

With the puck dropping on Flyers rookie camp later this week (Thursday at 11am to be exact) we’re taking a look at the Flyers Top 20 prospect rankings, and the wingers with chances to make the team.

Charlie, Bill & Kelly discuss Charlie’s Top 20 list, and dive deeper into the interview with Brent Flahr as it relates to the team’s up-and-coming forwards including Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, Alex Bump and Nikita Grebenkin.

Using Flyers players from the past, Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast and Kelly Hinkle of Broad Street Hockey debate the best and worse case scenarios of Flyers rookies Alex Bump, Jett Luchanko, and Emil Andrae. Could Luchanko be the next Mike Richards? What if Emil Andrae turns into Phil Myers? Tune in to find out! 
 

Last night, the Philadelphia Eagles opened their 2025 campaign with a primetime win over the Dallas Cowboys. But the biggest moment of the night was Jalen Carter’s spit-heard-round-the-world that resulted in his ejection before officially playing a snap.

In honor of the Birds’ star d-lineman, Bill & Steve are remembering some of the dumbest and weirdest moments they’ve ever seen in an NHL game.

Plus, a little talk on Jett Luchanko being the now former captain of the Guelph Storm, and what the Flyers prospect’s OHL team naming a different captain could mean for Jett’s n...

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the Philadelphia Flyers’ young NHLers and prospects recently- Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Jamie Drysdale and the rest of the future of the franchise.

But what about the 3 longest-tenured Flyers who are all but guaranteed to be here, based on their long-term contracts?

Bill & Kelly discuss their expectations for Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny and Travis Sanheim’s roles as this rebuild looks to turn a corner. PLUS! DANNY MADE A TRADE! 

Jett Luchanko’s AHL eligibility was debated yesterday and while there may not be a complete answer to whether 19-year-olds will be allowed to play for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2025-26, the easiest way for the player to make that speculation pointless is a big training camp that earns him a role with the NHL squad.

Bill & Kelly discuss Luchanko, and other youngsters with a shot to crack the Flyers roster, as well as their optimism for this season, Sanheim potentially getting a fabric letter sewn on his sweater, and whether there could be a goalie co...

We’ve got a mailbag day!

With the offseason winding down and Labor Day behind us, Bill is answering questions about Porter Martone’s freshman stat line and whether it’s expected Danny Briere will sign the 2025 sixth overall pick after the season. There’s also questions about Michkov’s power play partners, excitement about the upcoming season, trading for Quinn Hughes, and who’ll have more wins in October, Sam Ersson or the Phillies.