Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

NOTE: This was recorded before the McDavid suspension was announced Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) are hanging out to chat about suspensions in the NHL, the Eastern Conference wildcard race, and whether the Vancouver Canucks should trade JT Miller...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss faceoff stats for the Philadelphia Flyers so far this season. Who is getting the call at the dot in each zone and in what circumstances. We dig into the stats for Sean Couturier, Ryan Poehling, Noah Cates, and Morgan Frost. Flyers Faceoff Stats Then we preview tonight’s game vs the NY Rangers. They seem to have nosedived this season. What’s going on and wh...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ break down the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 OT win vs the Detroit Red Wings. We talk about another low event game where the game came down to the last minutes of regulation and the overtime, including Joel Farabee’s strong performance, Rodrigo Abols first NHL game, Ristolainen in OT, and more. Then we discuss Danny Briere’s midseason press conference. We push back on s...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the callup of forward Rodrigo Abols from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. We discuss why him and what role he could play with the Flyers. We then preview Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings. We look at the Flyers rising stats and how they match up on special teams as clues to scoring potential in the game. Finally, we talk Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They had a tough back to...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the three game suspension assigned to Max Tsyplakov for his hit on Ryan Poehling during the game between the NY Islanders and Flyers last week. Was it fair, given the lack of a call at the time? We bring in the Islanders perspective from Gil Martin, host of Locked on Islanders to get his thoughts. Locked on NHL Segment on Poehling Hit from Friday Show Then we...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers big win vs NY Islanders. We address that head shot taking Ryan Poehling out of the game, the fantastic 2nd period, the return of Joel Farabee, and more. Then we preview Flyers vs Devils and look at the playoff race as it stands! Plus, Russ reports on the standout prospects from the USA All American Prospects Game in Michigan. Watc...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss preview tonight’s matchup vs the NY Islanders who we haven’t seen yet this season. They’ve been pretty boring all season but are still in the playoff hunt. Why?. What can the Flyers do to win? Then we check in with the Flyers Prospects who played or were rejected by Team Canada for the World Junior Championship. We look at how Denver Barkey reacted to bein...

Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks), David Morasutti (Locked On Leafs), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) talk about the most disappointing teams in the first half of the season, hopes for the second half of the season, and have some fun discussion which teams currently in a playoff spot mig...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Philadelphia Flyers shootout loss vs Columbus Blue Jackets. We get into the Zach Werenski experience, Ivan Fedotov’s performance in net, Bobby Brink scoring again, the power play, and more. Then we discuss the announcement earlier this week that the Flyers and Sixers will be jointly constructing a new arena in the South Philadelphia Stadium Complex. Wh...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers comeback win vs the Florida Panthers. We dive into Sam Ersson’s recovery in net, the power play success two games in a row, continued solid performances from Jamie Drysdale, Noah Cates, Morgan Frost, Matvei Michkov, and Ryan Poehling. We then preview Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets as the 2nd half of the back to back this week who are...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers vs Anaheim Ducks. We get into the recovery from the Stars game, Sam Ersson in net, Travis Konecny’s game, Jamie Drysdale & Matvei Michkov getting on the board,  the crowd welcome for Cutter Gauthier, and more. We also preview tonight’s final game of the season vs the Florida Panthers. How are the defending champs faring halfway thro...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers loss to the Dallas Stars. What went wrong, when the team had been playing well despite the results as of late? We talk defense, Sam Ersson’s return, Bobby Brink, Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny’s linemates, and more. Then we dig back into the NHL Quarter Century Team for the Flyers. Who are our picks for defensemen & Goaltenders? F...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the NHL Quarter Century team upcoming reveal for the forwards. We discuss who makes the cut, who doesn’t - and ex Flyers on other teams’ lists so far. Then we preview Saturday’s matchup vs the Dallas Stars. The Stars are on a hot streak, winning 6 in a row, including a big comeback win vs the NY Rangers. What can the Flyers do to win? Watch & Subscribe on...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs, including defensive play, penalties, Ivan Fedotov in net again, that collision between Scott Laughton & Matvei Michkov, and more. Then we look at the Flyers at the half way mark of the season and the tasks ahead in the 2nd half of the season. We look at roster management, the trade deadline, player developmen...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers season at the halfway mark. Have things gone the way we expected them to? What are the key indicators statistically and observationally? How does the team compare to where they were at this time last year? We then check in on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They won two of three but given the tough division, haven’t moved in the standings....

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers OT loss vs Maple Leafs, the first of two games vs the Leafs. We look at Ivan Fedotov’s performance in net, special teams, the Flyers defensive structure, and more. We also wrap up the 2025 World Junior Championship, including USA Hockey’s Gold Medal performance vs Heikki Ruohonen & Team Finland. We hear directly from Ruohonen at the...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the Flyers 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. We look at the big Aleksei Kolosov dilemma, Bobby Brink’s productivity of late, Travis Konecny, Jamie Drysdale’s play, and more. Then we look at the Toronto Maple Leafs, next up on the Flyers docket. How are they managing without Auston Matthews? What are the latest trade rumors, and how do the Flyers matc...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Flyers vs Sharks game, including the potential injury to Sam Ersson, the power play success, depth scoring, holding that lead, and more. Then we look at the big USA vs Canada game. How did the Flyers prospects play? Plus we preview the World Juniors Quarter Final games and predict the medal rounds. Finally we give our new year's resolutions for the Fly...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs San Jose Sharks. We look at the Calder race and where Macklin Celebrini & Matvei Michkov stand at this point in the season. We then preview the matchup with the Sharks and where the Flyers can gain advantages. We then check in on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. With a split weekend loss to the WBS Penguins and a win vs the Charlotte Che...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Flyers vs Anaheim Ducks & LA Kings Back to Back. The Flyers were solid vs Anaheim but the lack of power play success carried forward to the game against the LA Kings. We look at that, the play of Joel Farabee, Matvei Michkov’s benching, and more. We also touch on the Flyers prospects in World Juniors and how they’ve performed over the weekend. We espec...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel look at the biggest issues facing the Flyers right now and what they can do to adjust. We specifically look at defensive play, the penalty kill, and more.  Then we look at the Anaheim Ducks latest news. How have they been playing in the last month or so and how the Flyers match up? And how much will the Cutter Gauthier story take over? We meet the Kings again on Su...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss this year’s World Junior Championship. First we tackle the five Philadelphia Flyers in the tournament. What will their roles be and what are our expectations for Team Canada’s Jett Luchanko, Oliver Bonk, and Carson Bjarnason, as well as Sweden’s Jack Berglund & Finland’s Heikki Ruohonen. Then we touch on some of the draft eligible prospects in the tourname...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 loss vs the Pittsburgh Penguins. We talk about Sam Ersson’s rough outing, defensive breakdowns including the penalty kill, the Cates line as a bright spot, and what the Flyers might do next to try and solve their bigger issues. We then check in on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They had two big wins over the Providence Bruins and Toro...

Programming Note: Today’s show was recorded prior to the Flyers announcement loaning Olle Lycksell back to the Phantoms.  On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Flyers OT win vs the Columbus Blue Jackets. We get into the assignments John Tortorella had for struggling players such as Cam York & Jamie Drysdale, the Cates line coming up big again, the effectiveness of the mid game line shuffle...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel talk about the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 loss to the LA Kings in a game with a tough 3rd period.  We get into sitting Cam York, Emil Andrae in his return, Aleksei Kolosov in net, defensive pairing inconsistencies, the Cates line, and more. Then we look at the upcoming holiday break and if the season is going the way we expected so far from the Flyers perspective and...