Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ turn to the Philadelphia Flyers forwards and expectations for this season. We look at the Rookies Matvei Michkov & Jett Luchanko. How do we assess their development? Then we talk Veterans - how should we evaluate Travis Konecny, Sean Couturier, Scott Laughton, Ryan Poehling, Garnet Hathaway, and the other vets. Finally we talk everyone in between. Is Morgan Frost...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss expectations for the Philadelphia Flyers Blue Line starting roster. We look at what they need to improve overall, individual scoring expectations, roles for each of them and ways to contribute. We also look at the workload for Sam Ersson & Ivan Fedotov. How should the games be split and how do we help support Fedotov in his first full season? Finally we an...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere’s thoughts on the starting roster for the Flyers heading into the season. We discuss his takes on Jett Luchanko, Aleksei Kolosov, Matvei Michkov, and more. Plus, does he think the team is ready to go for the regular season? Then we give our NHL season predictions on teams making the Stanley Cup Final, biggest risers & falle...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers final roster heading into the season. Did they make the right moves? How many games will Jett Luchanko get? Who gets the callup when he’s back in junior? Then we give our season predictions on the Metro Division standings, Flyers top players, and more! Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the sh...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the final pre-season game vs the NJ Devils. Did anyone make a final case to make the roster? How did the goaltending fare? Then we predict the Flyers final roster to be submitted Monday to the league. Were there clues in practice yesterday? Finally we look at this week for the Flyers. What were our key takeaways? Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the s...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ assess where John Tortorella and Philadelphia Flyers management stand in their decision making for the final roster, including who he says has impressed at camp. Then we dig around the Metro Division to see how the Flyers competition training camps have gone so far. What are the big questions for each team? Finally we preview tonight’s matchup vs the Devils and la...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the penultimate pre-season game against the Boston Bruins. What was it like for guys like Matvei Michkov, Bobby Brink, Jett Luchanko, and Anthony Richard against top competition? Then we dig into team readiness for the season. What elements do they need to work on before real games get going? Finally we answer your mailbag questions on Jett Luchanko, Rasmu...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss last night’s Flyers late game loss to the NY Islanders on the road. Despite having a lopsided matchup, the Flyers hung in there. What did we learn about the guys trying to earn a spot and how did Aleksei Kolosov’s debut in net for the Flyers go?  We focus on likely candidates like Emil Andrae, Adam Ginning, Olle Lycksell, and more. Plus all the latest from Fl...

Will the winner of the NHL’s Metro Division be a team that didn’t make the playoffs last season? The New Jersey Devils stand a chance of making that happen. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins want to get back into the show with their legendary core trio, the Flyers are looking to build upon a surprising 2023-24, and the Blue Jackets enter the season grappling with tragedy. In this Locked On NHL Se...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers pre-season game vs the Boston Bruins. We get into Matvei Michkov’s pre-season success, Ivan Fedotov’s first complete game, Jett Luckanko, Olle Lyksell making the Flyers' decisions ahead more difficult, and more. Plus, we look ahead to tonight’s matchup vs the NY Islanders up in NY. Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week. Watch & Subs...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss last night’s preseason matchup vs the NY Islanders. Did we see the lineup we wanted or expected? Who stood out (It was Sam Ersson) and who didn’t we notice as much? Plus Matvei Michkov gets his first pre-season goal. Then we turn to the Saturday game against the Boston Bruins. What have they been up to and what are the storylines heading into that game. Fin...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the latest from Philadelphia Flyers Training Camp. Who made the cut and is sticking around? Which prospects are skating in the Flyers group now? We get into the new line for Michkov, Jett Luchanko’s Role, the possible 8th defenseman, and more. We also talk about the Eetu Makiniemi contract, and preview tonight’s pre-season matchup against the NY Islanders....

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ look at the Flyers roster at this point in training camp. Are we closer to a decision on 14 forwards or 8 defensemen? Will they hold on to Jett Luchanko in the lineup to start the season? How does the goalie depth shake out if they sign Eetu Makiniemi?  Finally we answer your mailbag questions on Matvei Michkov’s ideal linemates, Ronnie Attard, and more. Watch & S...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers loss to the Montreal Canadiens in their 2nd preseason game. We get into the failed defensive play, who made the strongest effort out there, and the power play missing key parts in this squad. Plus all the latest from Flyers training Camp, including more insight into where John Tortorella stands, the Guy Gaudreau invitation to Flyers...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers pre-season opening win vs the Washington Capitals. How did Matvei Michkov’s pre-season debut go? Who stood out (Bobby Brink, Jett Luchanko, Morgan Frost) and who do we need to see more from (Rodrigo Abols), and look ahead to tonight’s matchup vs the Montreal Canadiens. Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week. Watch & Subscribe on YouT...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss day one of Philadelphia Flyers training camp. We get into the bag skate, head coach John Tortorella’s thoughts heading into camp and the season, player injury status, and more. Then we preview Sunday’s matchup vs the Washington Capitals. Who do we want to see in this first game? Is Matvei Michkov part of the game plan? Finally we look at this week for the F...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ break down the latest news from Flyers training camp. How did day one go, what’s on the schedule for today, and then how does the latest Sixers arena news affect the Flyers? Then we get into remaining questions to be answered at camp this year. We look at linemates, players without a clear spot, role adjustments, and are more roster changes possible, especially on...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ read between the lines of Danny Briere’s statements leading into Flyers main Training Camp. We get into his assessment of the prospects at Rookie Camp, the latest on Alexei Kolosov & Ryan Johansen, any injury updates, getting Matvei Michkov integrated on the team. Finally we answer your mailbag questions on Jett Luchanko, Michkov NHL comparisons, positional needs...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel welcome Christine Mina, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Philadelphia Flyers and Comcast Spectacor. We discuss the history of the digital marketing team at the Flyers, how she built the program, their approach to making content, and how initiatives like Gritty & the New Era of Orange came to pass. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on social media...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, including Rookie Camp Updates on Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Emil Andrae, Samu Tuomaala and the rest of the prospects at camp. How did everyone perform in the Rookie Series games? We also touch on the Flyers adding Wayne Simmonds to the front office, player updates, and more. Finally, we present our final offseason week...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel are joined by Jon Chik of Locked on NY Rangers to discuss the upcoming Rookie Series between the teams. We get into the big offseason moves for each team, rookies to watch out for, roster spot battles, and more! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Follow the show on social media! Twitter @LockedOnFlyers Instagram @LockedonFlyers Threads @LockedonFlyers Bluesky @lockedonfl...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ look at the Adam Larsson contract and ask if there are clues there for a future Cam York extension. We also look at the tax shelter issue brought up at the NHL Media Tour and how that affects teams like the Flyers. Then we look at some outside the box possibilities for Camp experiments. Finally we answer your mailbag questions on JR Avon, Matvei Michkov, and more!...

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, including an update on Alexei Kolosov. Then we look ahead to Rookie Camp starting up this week. Is there any room for competition? How do they stay sharp and create opportunities with no rosters spots up for grabs to speak of? Finally, we present our final offseason weekly listener poll question & name our Nemesis of the W...

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel talk about the NHLPA Rookie Showcase. How did Matvei Michkov & Ivan Fedotov present themselves? We get into the on ice activities, the interviews, new jerseys, and more. Plus we bring you Russ’s exclusive conversation with Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov. Finally we look at the poll results on the view of the Flyers in the national media and National TV...

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the big contract signed by Leon Draisaitl in Edmonton. What does that mean for the Flyers in their potential quest for a top line center or top defenseman in free agency down the road? We also get into that Danny Briere quote on Jelt Luchanko and the comparison to Nick Suzuki in Montreal. What should he have said? Finally we answer your mailbag questions o...