Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

In this bonus episode, Russ & Rachel bring you clips that didn’t make the initial cut from our conversation on last Thursday’s episode covering goalie prospects in the upcoming NHL Draft with Brad Allen of hockeyprospect.com and Hockey Prospect Radio on SiriusXM NHL. In these segments, we discuss: Ivan Fedotov and Goalie Height limitations Aleksei Kolosov & Russian goalie development The RVH posit...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel react to Noah Cates’ new contract feelings and status with new head coach Rick Tocchet so far. Then we take on a listener assignment and compare last year’s top ten picks to our top ten ranked guys in this year’s draft,  Plus, your offseason poll results, with your thoughts on the Flyers late first round NHL Draft picks and what the right strategy is for using them...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at  mona...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ welcome goaltending expert Brad Allen of Hockey Prospect Radio on SiriusXM NHL and hockeyprospect.com to break down in detail the top five goaltenders he sees in this NHL Draft with notes on size, still, technique, approach, and more. We get into the pros & cons for Joshua Ravensbergen, Pyotr Andreyanov, Semyon Frolov, Alexei Medvedevm Michal Pradel, as well as ot...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel answer your mailbag questions, expanding on two big asks from listeners: How does the Philadelphia Flyers scouting department operate, and how do we evaluate the physicality of NHL Draft prospects during the season and at the NHL Draft Combine? Finally we answer more of your mailbag questions on trading Bobby Brink for Isaac Howard, RFA Victor Söderström’s availabili...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel take a closer look at three NHL Draft prospects that the Philadelphia Flyers met with in person at the NHL Scouting Combine over the weekend. We assess forwards Benjamin Kindel of the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL, Cole McKinney of the USNTDP, and Matthew Gard of the Red Deer Rebels in the WHL, and determine if they’re the right picks for the Flyers in this draft. Offsea...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the rumors around a potential new Russian signing Maxim Shabanov, and the two Assistant Coaches Jaroslav Svejkovsky and Jay Varady knowing both come to the Flyers having served with Head Coach Rick Tocchet in the past - Svejkovsky last season with the Vancouver Canucks & Varady with the Arizona Coyotes. Then we get Russ’s report from the NHL Scouting Combine...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel check in on two 2nd round options for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL Draft that are attending the NHL Scouting Combine this week! We profile Carter Amico of the USNTDP in the USHL & Brady Peddle of the Waterloo Black Hawks also in the USHL. Plus, your offseason poll results, with your thoughts on the Flyers contract priorities, both with current RFA’s and poten...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Mon...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ look at some of the latest NHL Draft & Trade rumors out there and lay out where the Philadelphia Flyers could take part. We address rumors around Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars, Bowen Byram of the Buffalo Sabres, and K’Andre Miller of the NY Rangers. Then we continue our deep dive into NHL Draft eligible prospects, looking at potential late first round option...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the Noah Cates contract! Was it the right amount for the right term? Then we look at some of the college players that other teams let go at the signing deadline. Are any of them worth taking a look? We discuss Isaac Howard, Justin Gill, Chase Yoder, and Jack Stockfish. Finally we answer more of your mailbag questions on trading up in the NHL Draft, picking a...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel review Denver Barkey & Oliver Bonk’s Memorial Cup run with the London Knights of the OHL. We then welcome JD Young of Locked on Sharks to discuss the options, what it would take and how realistic the possibility is to make a deal with San Jose to move up in the draft. We also compare Michael Misa to Porter Martone as possible 2nd overall picks, and would we give up O...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the news of the Helge Grans contract extension as well as review the priority order of the remaining major contracts to get done. Then we suggest which position the Flyers should focus on in Free Agency this offseason with needs at Center, Defense, and Goaltending. Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this week’s listener poll on which position o...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss Tyson Foerster’s two year contract extension. Was it the right amount for the right term? Then we talk about the impact of it having been 50 years since the last Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup. What changes have there been in team culture over the last 50 years? What is the same and what has changed? Does the team focus too much on the past or not enough v...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about the importance of physical players like Sam Bennet...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss some trade rumors around the Philadelphia Flyers including Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko. Are either realistic trade targets? Plus we look at Russ’s NHL Draft Rankings v 5.0! Who were the biggest movers? We also profile late first round Flyers option draft prospects Radim Mrtka of the Seattle Thunderbird...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the official announcement that now former Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere is moving to an advisory role with the Philadelphia Flyers organization. We then dig into the NHL Draft Combine in terms of who will be there, what’s at stake for the teams & players, guys the Flyers should talk to, and more. Finally we answer more of your mailbag ques...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel evaluate the Ian Laperriere era in Lehigh Valley as head coach given his imminent departure in the role. We look at player development over the last several years as an indicator of where Lappy found success with his players. We discuss Tyson Foerster, Morgan Frost, Cam York, Bobby Brink, Egor Zamula, and more. We also ask if goaltending affected Lappy’s results and...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the latest rumors around the Philadelphia Flyers Assistant Coach possibilities. We get into the latest Luke Richardson talk, Ian Laperriere’s future with the organization, and Danny Briere’s old teammate Jay McKee who has been coaching the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL. We also discuss the Flyers & Team Canada as well as Sam Ersson in Mens Worlds, and more....

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the news that Ian Laperriere will not be returning to coach the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Why was there a mutual decision to part ways? We look at the reasoning behind the decision on both sides, plus options for a new coach for the Philadelphia Flyers AHL club from within the organization and from the outside. Plus, your first offseason poll results, with yo...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Final, dissect the latest playoff disappointment fro...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the case for the Philadelphia Flyers to pick a defenseman in the first round of the NHL Draft. We look at the draft class as a whole and the team priorities to decide. We also profile prospect defensemen both with right handed shots: Blake Fiddler of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL and Charlie Trethewey of the USNTDP. Weekly Poll Question: What should ne...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel look at the last 5+ years of Philadelphia Flyers free agency activity in order to assess the likelihood of them signing Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA Mitch Marner, What indications do we see from the Flyers that they are ready to go after a big fish, and are they ready in this stage of the rebuild for it? Finally we answer more of your mailbag questions on Rick Toc...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel address the big picture issues for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to address this offseason. We look at systemic issues such as the power play and offensive structure. Then we address the status of all the top prospects, including new & potential Phantoms Denver Barkey, Oliver Bonk, Devin Kaplan, Carson Bjarnason, and Ty Murchison.  Weekly Poll Question: What should new...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel prioritize the next steps for new Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet. We look into possibilities for Assistant coaches, roles, and more. Plus we check in with Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Tyson Foerster, Rodrigo Abols & Sam Ersson at IIHF Men’s Worlds. Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this week’s listener poll on what is the most important...