Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the NHL Draft & the Best Player Available Strategy. Does it work and do the Philadelphia Flyers typically stick with it? Then we dig into potential Center picks Maddox Daganais of the Quebec Ramparts in the QMJHL & Jasper Kuhta of the Ottawa 67s in the OHL. Are they players to move up in the 2nd round for? Offseason Poll Question of the Week:  how the Flyer...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the pre-Stanley Cup Final Gary Bettman press conference, including his future in the Commissioner role, the All Star Game next year, and how the NCAA rule changes could affect NHL eligibility. Then we profile 2026 NHL Draft Prospects forward Beckham Edwards of the Sarnia Sting in the OHL & Center Casey Mutryn of the USNTDP in the USHL. Offseason Poll Question...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel look at the overall strategy for the Philadelphia Flyers this offseason when it comes to making a big trade, signing a free agent or making an offer sheet. What are the pros & cons of all of these options, given where the Flyers are in the rebuild process. Plus your mailbag questions on a potential Matvei Michkov trade, extending Dan Vladar now vs later, Tocchet’s sy...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss rumors around John Carlson being available in free agency. Would he be a good fit for the Philadelphia Flyers, and at what cost? Plus, the IIHF will begin assessing Russia’s return to international tournaments. Can Matvei Michkov make a projected Men’s Worlds roster? Then we dig into your poll results on how to increase scoring, and the priorities the Flyers...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers veteran forwards' contribution to the late season playoff push. We discuss Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny, Garnet Hathaway, Luke Glendening, and more. Then we look at what the options for the lineup going into next season as we know things now. Offseason Poll Question of the Week:  How should the Philadelphia Flyers approach improvin...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the potential contract extension for goaltender Dan Vladar. What should the term and rate be? Plus we check in on Men’s Worlds & discuss the forthcoming Hometown Remix jerseys. Then we dig into the season that was for the “middle aged” Flyers in Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, and Noah Cates. Where do they stand in the Flyers long term plans? Then we profile 20...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into the Philadelphia Flyers younger forwards and their potential for next season. We look at Denver Barkey, Porter Martone, Alex Bump, and Jett Luchanko. We also check in with Flyers prospect defenseman Luke Vlooswyk who is playing in the CHL Memorial Cup with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. Plus your mailbag questions on Matvei Michkov, the draft, Christian...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into the narratives surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers forwards this season. Were they accurate? How did the changing lines affect those stories? We get into stats, injuries, player usage, and the playoffs. Players discussed include Matvei Michkov, Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, Sean Couturier, and more. Offseason Poll Question of t...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss Jack Nesbitt finally committing to play at Michigan in the fall, catch up on Philadelphia Flyers players at Men’s Worlds, and look at your thoughts on the Flyers blue line this past season. Then we break down the results of last week’s listener poll on the job Rick Tocchet did this season as Head Coach.. Finally we introduce a new listener poll question of th...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers blue line success from this past season. We look at the pre- and post- Rasmus Ristolainen eras, how his return affected the pairings, pair dynamics, key stats, Jamie Drysdale’s emergence, the rotation on the 3rd pairing, and more. Then we look at what the options are going into next season as we know things now. Offseason Poll Questi...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel look at this year’s NHL Draft Class top defensemen. Is it still a deep draft for blue liners? Where do they sit in rankings vs where the Philadelphia Flyers pick at 21st overall? We get into all the options, depth round players, Flyers strategy around getting a defenseman this year, and more. Then we profile 2026 NHL Draft Prospect defenseman Ryan Lin of the WHL Vanc...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into the Philadelphia Flyers goaltending this past NHL season. We discuss the emergence of Dan Vladar as the number one, the pre vs post Olympic Break performances, Sam Ersson’s resurgence, how they compare to the rest of the NHL and what the plan should be for next season. Plus your mailbag questions on Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras & center depth, offer sheet o...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel continue our discussion on Rick Tocchet’s first season as Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach and his impact on individual players. Then we look at the path to building on the success of the Flyers this season heading into the offseason. We look at the role of management strategy, coaching, player preparedness for a shortened preseason, supporting the younger players' dev...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the Philadelphia Flyers contract extension for goaltender Aleksei Kolosov and  look at the Flyers players at Men’s Worlds so far. Then we look back at Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s first season with the team. How did he perform, what was his impact, and where is there room for improvement? Finally we introduce our first listener poll question of the offse...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere’s end of season thoughts on setting expectations for the future, Matvei Michkov, the youth movement, upcoming contract negotiations for Trevor Zegras & Jamie Drysdale, goaltending, organizational needs, and more.  Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on social media! Twitter @LockedOnFlyers Instagram @Lockedon...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s assessment of himself as a coach, player development, his relationship with Matvei Michkov, the power play, Denver Barkey’s role, and more. Then we get into Russ’s Draft Rankings version 5 , and profile 2026 NHL Draft Prospect defenseman Tommy Bleyl of the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL. Russ’s Draft Rankings Versi...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the Philadelphia Flyers player exit interviews, including the Owen Tippett injury update, young players vs vets assessment of the season, Matvei Michkov himself & through the eyes of teammates, and more. Plus your mailbag questions on trade possibilities, Jack Nesbitt’s potential, and if they got goalied vs Carolina. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the s...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel lay out the big questions for the Flyers heading into this offseason. We detail the questions around the team as a whole, top players like Matvei Michkov, positional needs, how they address special teams, contract priorities and more. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on social media! Twitter @LockedOnFlyers Instagram @LockedonFlyers Threads @LockedonFlyer...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Game 4 overtime 3-2 loss of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Philadelphia Flyers & Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the lineup choices including scratching Matvei Michkov & playing Jett Luchanko, the power play, possession & shot metrics, and more. Plus, what can we take away from the series & our Carolina opponents. Finally we name our Nemesis of...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes in Game Three of Round Two in the NHl Stanley Cup Playoffs. We get into the special teams breakdowns, missed shots & chances, mismatches, and lack of discipline against a difficult Carolina team to play against. Then we talk perspective given how the season went, and touch on a couple key contracts the Flyers w...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the injury news with Noah Cates and potentially Christian Dvorak, affecting the Philadelphia Flyers down the middle for Game Three vs the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. We get into the team’s options and best chance to fight their way back into the series. Plus, the NHL Draft Lottery & the Flyers pick owed them by the Toronto Maple Leafs...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel welcome Maddie Campbell of Broad Street Hockey to discuss the big questions around the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this past season. We talk about John Snowden’s first year as a head coach, prospect development, key additions and subtractions to the roster, where Jett Luchanko might fit in, goaltending, AHLers to keep around, lessons learned, and more! Watch & Subscribe o...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down Game Two between the Philadelphia Flyers & Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the strong start, playmaking, the power play adjustments, line changes including the new kids line of Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, and Alex Bump, and more. We also look at the play of guys like Rasmus Ristolainen, Sean Couturier, Tyson Foerster, and Travis Konecny. Finally, we lo...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Philadelphia Flyers & Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the Owen Tippett factor, Puck possession, special teams, zone exits, dealing with Freddie Andersen, and more. Finally we look at the other first round series results & name our Nemesis of the Week! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on social med...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the latest from Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet on how he’s managing the team’s transition between the big win over the Pittsburgh Penguins to the upcoming series vs the Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the key factors leading to the Flyers victory that they can apply to Round Two, and what they need to improve on to win vs the Canes. Watch & Su...