Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ preview Flyers vs Washington Capitals. Where is Alex Ovechkin in his goal scoring race to the record?  Where do the Caps stand in the playoff race and what can the Flyers do to stop him? Russ’s new NHL Draft rankings are out! What are the biggest changes from the Feb rankings and why? Finally we take a look at draft eligible prospects and teammates Anton Frondell...

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 Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs!   Support Us...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ note the Philadelphia Flyers announcement that team legend Bob Kelly is retiring from his fan & community relations role. We discuss his impact on the fan base. Then we look at the proposed 84 game schedule structure and what it would mean for the league, player wear & tear, ticket sales, and more. Also, what should they do about the scheduled All Star Game next y...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers matchup vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. We get into the play of Ivan Fedotov in net, Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov, and more. Plus, the dreaded power play, lack of finish, and defensive play by both teams in this closely fought contest.  Finally, we talk about the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, including the overall team performance and standout...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes from this past weekend. We dig into the lack of possession, giveaways, Sam Ersson in net, player usage, and more.  Then we look at the seven game home stand as a whole. What were the bright spots, and what were the glaring problems. And then what can they do about it when they hit the road again tonight vs the Ta...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers big win vs Tampa Bay Lightning, breaking that homestand losing streak. We look at the decision to put Travis Konecny on the top line, Bobby Brink & Olle Lycksell’s great night, Sam Ersson in net, and other key contributions to the win. Then we look at the current state of John Tortorella’s coaching tenure with the Flyers. We exami...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ take a look at the latest stats from the Flyers Blue Line and ask where scoring defensemen fit into the Philadelphia Flyers rebuild plan. We also dig into what’s gone well in the rebuild this season and what might be holding them back.  Plus, we preview Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning. Where do the Bolts stand in the playoff race and what can the Flyers do to contai...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames are talking about Aaron Ekblad’s 20 game suspension for breaking thee NHL’s rules on performance enhancing drugs, the whirlwind of the trade deadline including Mikko Rantanen to Dallas and Brad Marchand to Florida, and...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ dig into the Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators. We talk Fedotov in net, the 6-5 at the end of the game, the play of Cam York, Jamie Drysdale, and more bright spots in that tough loss. Then we talk more about the aftermath of the Trade Deadline in terms of the Flyers plans for the rest of the season. What should they do in terms of callups, potential ELC’s at...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers matchup vs the Ottawa Senators. What deals did Ottawa make at the deadline and where do they sit in the playoff race? Finally, we talk about the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, including the overall team performance and standout players for the week: Plus we talk the return of Aleksei Kolosov to the Phantoms net, where the new guys could fit,...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs Seattle Kraken & NJ Devils back to back games from this past weekend. We dig into the post Trade Deadline lack of energy, Matvei Michkov’s benching again, Travis Sanheim’s play, the power play woes, Sam Ersson’s recent performance, and more. Then we continue our Trade Deadline Wrap Up with a look at where the Flyers stand in terms o...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers activity at the Trade Deadline, including deals sending Scott Laughton to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Andrei Kuzmenko to the LA Kings, and Erik Johnson back to the Colorado Avalanche. How did GM Danny Briere do in the returns he got? Then we look at the biggest deals around the league with their impact on the Flyers and the Free Agen...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down Flyers vs Jets. What went wrong here - was it the Flyers defense, lack of quality offense, or both? How did Sam Ersson do in net? And if it’s Ristolainen & Laughton’s last game as a Philadelphia Flyers player, what is their lasting legacy? Then we check in on the last day leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline. Now that a lot of deals are done, what should...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ look at the Flyers needed adjustments vs the Winnipeg Jets tonight. What can they do differently than their last matchup and from the game on Tuesday vs the Calgary Flames. We focus on goaltending, optimizing the lineup for Travis Konecny & Jakob Pelletier, and the impact of the Jets recent losses to Metro teams. We then look at the recent Trade Deadline action ar...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) talking about the upcoming trade deadline and who’s going to be the next piece to fall before talking about the outdoor game this weekend, and whether the NHL has oversaturated the outdoor game market too much!   Support U...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ dig into the Philadelphia Flyers vs Calgary Flames. We talk Sam Ersson’s woes, Ivan Fedotov in relief, the play of the four traded guys, Andrei Kuzmenko, Matvei Michkov, and more.  Then we talk about some of the latest NHL Trade Deadline moves around the NHL that impact the Flyers ability to trade either Rasmus Ristolainen or Scott Laughton. What’s the market righ...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the return of Joel Farabee & Morgan Frost to the Wells Fargo Center as the Philadelphia Flyers face the Calgary Flames. How do the teams compare to themselves from the last meeting in October, and what trade deadline news is impacting the game? We get into the matchup, the Western Conference playoff race, and more. Finally, we talk about the Lehigh Valley Pha...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers shootout win vs the Winnipeg Jets. We dive into the play of Ivan Fedotov, Matvei Michkov, Jamie Drysdale, Noah Cates, and more. Plus, the strong defensive play across the board. Then we look at the lay of the land heading into the Trade Deadline for the Flyers and around the NHL. Given the deals done over the weekend, what’s the curren...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down Flyers vs Penguins on the road in Pittsburgh where the Flyers blew a couple leads for a 5-4 OT loss. Defense was optional for good portions of the game, so we get into that, the goaltending, shortening the bench, Flyers shooting accuracy, the Garnet Hathaway injury, and more. We then look at both teams as they currently stand and how they’ve set themselv...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ look at the Flyers Rebuild and what they need to do to set themselves up for this offseason to take a step forward next year. And should they? What are the expectations? Then we switch gears to talk NHL Draft and the current state of the USNTDP and their dual mission to develop American players for the NHL AND to win international competition. Are they succeeding...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings). Today we’re talking about Alex Ovechkin getting closer and closer to the all time NHL goal record, and who could be a surprise trade piece at the trade deadline in a couple of weeks!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ dig into the Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins. We talk about the dominance of the Noah Cates line, the importance of Sam Ersson’s performance in net, Michkov’s extra efforts paying off, and more. Then we wrap up the NHL 4 Nations Tournament for the Flyers guys. How did John Tortorella assess their play? And what shot do Travis Sanheim, Travis Konecny, Sa...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss John Tortorella’s early observations on the new players Jakob Pelletier & Andrei Kuzmenko. How were their early performances and where do they fit in the lineup?  We then preview the upcoming Home & Home vs the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens had a rough game recently vs the NY Rangers. How do the Flyers match up when it comes to faceoffs, the power play & pena...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers return to NHL action following the NHL Four Nations break. What led to the win vs the Edmonton Oilers? We look at that Tippett, Couturier, Michkov line, the new guys Jakob Pelletier & Andrei Kuzmenko and their contributions, the looseness of the game, and more.  We also look at the guys who were injured prior to the break and how they...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel recap the Team Canada victory over Team USA in the final at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. We talk about Jordan Binnington, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim’s play, Connor McDavid’s game winning goal, the atmosphere, and so much more. We then give the results of our listener poll on the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. What did you think about the tournament?  The...