Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the introductory press conference for new Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet. Do we agree with GM Danny Briere’s reasoning for the hire? What did Tocchet have to say about his plans for the team? Player development? And what was the fan reaction to the hire and what he had to say? Plus, your first offseason poll results, with who you’d pick at sixt...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ touch on the hiring of Rick Tocchet as the next Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach. We then return to the NHL Draft Center discussion from yesterday’s show with insight from top scouts on some of the Philadelphia Flyers options at 6th overall including Anton Frondell, Caleb Desnoyers, and why Jack O’Brien is a 2nd tier option. We also profile prospect forwards Brady M...

Russ & Rachel's initial reaction to the Philadelphia Flyers hiring former Flyers Captain Flyers Captain and most recently Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet to the Flyers vacant Head Coaching job following the dismissal of John Tortorella late in the season. Weekly Poll Question: Who would you pick for the Philadelphia Flyers at 6th overall? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzafww-qrCISz3Hw...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the different types of centers in the NHL and if that trend will continue. We look at how the Philadelphia Flyers Centers like Sean Couturier, Noah Cates, and those of the past like Eric Lindros & Mike Richards fit in the mold. Then we look at the top centers in the 2025 NHL Draft class and see where they fit and what makes sense for the Flyers. We look at...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the unfortunate elimination of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from the AHL Playoffs. We ask the big picture questions on the success of the team related to the Philadelphia Flyers organization, Ian Laperriere as Head Coach, player development, and more. Then we give our full Lehigh Valley Phantoms Tuesday report, including a recap of their AHL Calder Cup playoff...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the latest Philadelphia Flyers news on the Head Coaching Search. We also discuss the decision to not play Carson Bjarnason in net for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL Playoffs. Plus we check in with Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Tyson Foerster & Sam Ersson at IIHF Men’s Worlds.  Then we take a swing around the junior hockey playoffs, breaking down the...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel take a look around the rest of the Metro Division to see what the Philadelphia Flyers competition will be working on this offseason. We talk about the coaching change in NY for the Rangers & a big shakeup in the management team for the NY Islanders. Plus, top needs for the other non playoff teams, the big questions around Sidney Crosby for the Pittsburgh Penguins,...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock that everyone had with the New York Islanders and Uta...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the options for a center the Philadelphia Flyers have at 6th overall in the NHL Draft taking into consideration what other teams might do, and what questions the team needs to answer to make the best pick. We also profile prospect forwards LJ Mooney from the USNTDP U-18 Squad, and Nicolas Sykora, a depth round forward with some strong NHL family ties. Russ...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel look at the biggest needs for the Philadelphia Flyers and if they should and can address them in free agency. Then we look at some specific free agents they could pursue in July. Plus more fallout from the NHL Draft Lottery and  this week’s mailbag where we answer your questions on NHL Draft Options, the Salary Cap, and more. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the s...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the NHL Draft lottery. How does the result of picking at 6 affect their potential choices with that top pick? Plus, Matvei Michkov doesn’t make the Calder cut, and a coaching search update in Denver. Then we give our Lehigh Valley Phantoms Tuesday report, including a recap of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series vs the Hershey Bears so far We look at the play...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers latest on the head coaching job search. We also touch on other news affecting the team, including the NY Rangers hiring Mike Sullivan, Sam Ersson on Team Sweden, and how the Colorado Avalanche’s loss to the Dallas Stars in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs affects the Avs pick the Flyers own. Then we dig into the Flyers NHL Draft lottery hi...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel remember Philadelphia Flyers legend defenseman Ed Van Impe, who passed away this week. Plus we check in on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms first Round Two playoff game & get ready for Monday’s NHL Draft Lottery! Then we dive into the season that was for the Flyers Depth Forwards. Who are in the more permanent bottom six, how did they contribute, and were there missed op...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Philadelphia Flyers expiring contracts and roster to determine what they should do spending wise with existing players this offseason.  We look at RFA’s Noah Cates, Tyson Foerster, and Jakob Pelletier, as well as other UFA’s & ask if the Flyers have room for a trade or offer sheet to add to the mix. We also profile prospect defenseman Braeden Cootes of...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into how the Philadelphia Flyers forwards Travis Konecny & Owen Tippett played this past season. We look at key stats, special teams and more to evaluate their seasons. Plus this week’s mailbag where we answer your questions on the Flyers Core players, the Goalie dilemma, the draft, the coaching search, and more. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on so...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into how the line of Noah Cates, Tyson Foerster, and Bobby Brink performed this season for the Philadelphia Flyers. We look at key stats, special teams and more to evaluate their season together as a line! Should they stay together? Then we give our Lehigh Valley Phantoms Tuesday report, including a recap of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series vs the Wilkes Barre...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers goaltending from this past season for clues as to what to do next season. We dig into the stats of Sam Ersson, Ivan Fedotov, and Aleksei Kolosov.  Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on social media! Twitter @LockedOnFlyers Instagram @LockedonFlyers Threads @LockedonFlyers Bluesky @loc...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the coaching changes made by Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere. We look at who was on the chopping block and who wasn’t! Plus, a Rasmus Ristolainen update, and other Flyers news. Then we sneak peek at our Phantoms Tuesday report with a look at Game One of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. How did Alex Bump and our other top skate...

Programming Note: This episode was recorded before the Philadelphia Flyers announced that Assistant Coaches Rocky Thompson, Darryl Williams, & Skills Coach Angelo Ricci would not return to the team. We’ll discuss that move on the Friday show. On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Philadelphia Flyers options with their top pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. We look at his latest Round One rank...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick lo...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Philadelphia Flyers blue line at the end of the 2024-25 NHL Season. What are the deficiencies facing the Flyers defensemen, who drives play vs who needs to work on that? We get into Travis Sanheim’s stats, the Nick Seeler effect, what to do about Rasmus Ristolainen, Emil Andre’s progress and the Cam York / Jamie Drysdale pairing. Then we react to the F...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss some key types of Philadelphia Flyers players' evaluation of John Tortorella as well as their thoughts on a new coach. We look at what Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny, Ryan Poehling, and Nic Deslauriers had to say at locker cleanout day. Then we give our Lehigh Valley Phantoms Tuesday report, including the debut of Alex Bump, Ty Murchison’s play, Jett Luchanko...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers locker cleanout day. We look at the comments from Interim Head Coach Brad Shaw, GM Danny Briere, and key players like Matvei Michkov, Travis Sanheim, Sean Couturier, and more for clues to the team’s head coaching hiring process. We also analyze what they had to say on how they grade their season this year. We also ask if their self ass...