Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the roster released by the Philadelphia Flyers for their 2025 Rookie Camp! Who should stand out and what does it mean for the Rookie Series games vs the NY Rangers prospects? We discuss Jack Nesbitt, Jett Luchanko, Denver Barkey, Oliver Bonk, Spencer Gill, and more. Plus we dive back into the goaltending conversation with a look at the development path for pr...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers minor league deal sending JR Avon to the Seattle Kraken organization in exchange for forward Tucker Robertson. What went wrong for Avon, and what does Robertson bring to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms? Then we dive into the Flyers power play and chances for improvement this season. We look at the addition of Trevor Zegras, Rick Tocchet’s s...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss Philadelphia Flyers forward Karsen Dorwart’s visit to the NHL Rookie Showcase, as well as the other goings on for the new NHL players. Plus, your mailbag questions related to Lehigh Valley Phantoms Head Coach John Snowden’s remarks on our Wednesday show, along with other inquiries on skill improvements, and more! Plus your poll results on the Flyers goalten...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel welcome Lehigh Valley Phantoms Head Coach John Snowden. We discuss his transition to Head Coach, relationship with Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s coaching style, prospect development, goals for the team this season, systems, and goaltending plans. We talk about prospects Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Oliver Bonk, Carson Bjarnason, and more. Offseason Poll...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers goaltending rotation this upcoming season. What makes sense for the team, given the new system being implemented by Head Coach Rick Tocchet? What makes sense in terms of potential trades at the deadline? And how many starts & what stats do we need to see from Sam Ersson this season? Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers national TV schedule. What stands out and why are they always so disjointed? Then we dig into the Rookie role with the Flyers this upcoming season. How do they fit into the rebuild plan for this year? And what will Rick Tocchet do with callup options? Plus your poll results on Flyers prospects that could stand out at Rookie Ca...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the new Philadelphia Flyers player numbers, superstitions, and picking the coach’s digits! We also run down the NHL announcements on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey ahead of next season’s Olympic tournament. Then we break down Rick Tocchet’s system and what it means for players like Travis Sanheim, Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras, and more! How wil...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the new Philadelphia Flyers player numbers, superstitions, and picking the coach’s digits! We also run down the NHL announcements on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey ahead of next season’s Olympic tournament. Then we break down Rick Tocchet’s system and what it means for players like Travis Sanheim, Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras, and more! How wil...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel look ahead to this year’s promotional calendar for the Philadelphia Flyers and ask if there will be a ceremony on the calendar? A jersey retirement seems far fetched but new additions to the Flyers Hall of Fame could be on the horizon. We look at potential players, coaches and other Flyers legends that are on the list. Plus your poll results on the impact Tyson Foe...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss this ranking from Bleacher Report on the top defenseman from each NHL Team. Philadelphia Flyers blue liner Travis Sanheim is number 29 on the list. Is that right? What is his game missing, and what does he need to improve to move up in those rankings? And are there any other Flyers defensemen that could challenge Sanheim for that top spot? Plus we answer your...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel celebrate the Tyson Foerster status news. How does that affect the Flyers lineup to start the season? Then we discuss our poll results on Travis Konecny’s place in the NHL conversation, and if the NHL forward market cooled off for guys like Marco Rossi & Mason McTavish. Are those guys sticking with their teams this season? Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and...

Programming Note: This episode was recorded before the Tyson Foerster injury update on Thursday. On today’s show, Russ and Rachel welcome Kelly Hinkle of Broad Street Hockey to discuss the offseason for the Philadelphia Flyers. Did they make the right moves? How will Rick Tocchet affect the Flyers play on ice? Are people more excited about Porter Martone than Jett Luchanko? What about the goaltend...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss players other than Travis Konecny who we discussed Monday that could stand out and be in conversations about top players around the NHL. We look at Owen Tippett, Trevor Zegras, Travis Sanheim, Tyson Foerster, and Noah Cates. Plus we answer your Philadelphia Flyers questions on Travis Konecny, standout players, Flyers success metrics, and more! Watch & Subscri...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss Travis Konecny’s place in the NHL winger discussion. Is he given enough credit for what he does well, and conversely what of his weaknesses might be affecting that assessment? Plus, where does he fit into the Flyers lineup now vs in the future years of this rebuild? Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this week’s listener poll on how you think Tr...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss your offseason poll results on which Philadelphia Flyers or Lehigh Valley Phantoms players are poised for a big breakout season ahead? We look at Jamie Drysdale, Noah Cates, Oliver Bonk & Alex Bump and what it would take for each of them to have strong performances this upcoming NHL season. Plus, we preview the Hlinkka Gretzky Cup that kicks off the 2026 NH...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss how the NHL Draft prognosticators have been getting their rankings vs the picks the Philadelphia Flyers have made, AND the results from those players! We look at the ranking methodology, how to grade the rankers, and Flyers picks vs results to prove the point. Russ gets real on how he’s done with past Flyers picks vs his rankings. Plus we answer your Philadel...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss which Philadelphia Flyers have a chance to make their respective Olympic Rosters with Travis Konecny & Travis Sanheim getting Team Canada initial camp invites. Would Matvei Michkov be there if Russia had a team? Plus our World Junior Summer Showcase wrap up with thoughts on Flyers prospects Porter Martone, Jack Berglund, Heikki Ruohonene, Max Westergard, Jack...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Athletic’s worst contracts list and if Philadelphia Flyers Captain Sean Couturier’s deal belongs on the list. We also discuss the performances of Flyers prospects Porter Martone, Jack Berglund, Shane Vansaghi and Heikki Ruohonen at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Then we look at Flyers depth players Garnet Hathaway & Nick Seeler and what the role is f...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss more of the individual stakes the Philadelphia Flyers players have this upcoming season. We get into the turning point kind of year we need to see from Owen Tippett & why this year in the rebuild should matter for established veterans like Travis Konecny, Sean Couturier, and Travis Sanheim. Plus the Rookie Series returns, and we answer your Philadelphia Flyer...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss which Philadelphia Flyers have the most to gain with a successful season in 2025-26 & conversely which guys have the most to lose with an unsuccessful campaign. Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this week’s listener poll on which Flyers player has the most to prove this upcoming season Offseason Poll Question of the Week: Who on the Philadelphi...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss Philadelphia Flyers prospect development for two players that need to show growth this season: forward Devin Kaplan & defenseman Emil Andrae. We look at our thoughts on these players at the time they were drafted vs heading into this upcoming season. What do they need to prove and are the structures in place with the Flyers for them to succeed? Plus, your o...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, including prospect forward Porter Martone’s decision to attend Michigan State University for NCAA hockey this upcoming season & head coach Rick Tocchet being named to Team Canada’s Olympic Team coaching staff. Then we look at the rebuild and the Flyers path to being contenders.  Plus we answer your Philadelphia Flyers ques...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Introduction of John Snowden as Lehigh Valley Phantoms Head Coach and what that means for Philadelphia Flyers organizational cohesiveness. Then we ask the question: are the Flyers vibes good right now? Are we feeling good about where we are in the rebuild process? Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this week’s listener poll on your feelings...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the long awaited NHL schedule release and what it means for the Philadelphia Flyers. We look at the schedule structure, the Olympic Break creating fewer and shorter intervals between games, and what the key times in the schedule are benchmarks for the Flyers to evaluate their next steps and strategy. Plus, your offseason poll results, with your thoughts on...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, including the official announcements naming John Snowden as Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach, Nick Shultz as another assistant coach, and AHL moves re-signing Zayde Wisdom & Garrett Wilson as well as Matvei Michkov’s Michigan goal! Then we dig into the Flyers salary cap for the season. We look at who will make up the offi...