O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

  Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers. NHL.com, as the Flyers exhibition season has begun and first cuts have been made to the roster. We get Bill's first impressions of Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko and other Flyers newcomers. We also tackle the positives and negatives of keeping rookies like Luchanko; the fallout of Alexei Kolosov's current posture; Hopes for...

Isaiah and Dan return with special guest Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) as we analyze the Flyers rookie camp and spotlight top prospects, including: Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Samu Tuomaala, Oliver Bonk, Emil Andrae, Hunter McDonald and more. Then we pivot to expectations from training camp where the vets report later this week and focus on camp battles, the crowded blue...

Isaiah and the returning Dan Silver are joined by Jason Myrtetus - from the Flyers Broadcasts and the Flyers Daily and Stick2Hockey podcasts - to preview the team's rookie camp with the arrival of heralded newcomer, Matvei Michkov. We delve into the expectations for Michkov and fellow rookies, Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey and this year's first round selection, Jett Luchanko, leading up to the weeken...

Isaiah and Chef return joined by Habs and Laval Rocket correspondent, Amy Johnson of Rocket Sports, to discuss the strange fixation that some of the Montreal Canadien fanbase seems to have with Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov. We take you through some of the recent draft history leading up to the 2023 draft and ensuing the fan and pundit hysteria that created the phenomenon. We close the show out w...

Isaiah and Chef are back with the latest Flyer updates concerning Ryan Johansen, Alexei Kolosov and Travis Konecny. Then we go around the league with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net, to assess all 32 teams, discussing each club's  and how they project for the upcoming NHL season. A jam packed show!   flyersknittygritty.com  dobberhockey.com

Isaiah and Chef are back with Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com, as we take a comprehensive look at the Flyers top prospects, including updates from the recent World Junior Summer Showcase, Keith Jones on the team's strategy and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as Matvei Michkov has arrived from Russia and attended his first official press conference as a Philadelphia Flyer. We breakdown the presser and examine how Michkov's presence in the lineup effects the upcoming season. We also delve into the Flyers off season decisions at the draft, their quiet free agency and their big bet on next year...

The O&B crew return for a two part episode as the Flyers have made their selections at the NHL entry draft in Las Vegas. Isaiah and Dan begin with a breakdown of the team's draft class with prospect pundit Scott Wheeler of theathletic.com. Then Chef joins the duo to discuss: Draft night reaction and fallout; Matvei Michkov signing his ELC; the Flyers re-signings of Garnet Hathaway and Erik Johnson...

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with an emergency show as all indications point to the Flyers bringing #1 prospect Matvei Michkov over from the KHL. We break down whether this addition will affect the timeline of the team's rebuild, roster composition, expectations for this season or contract negotiations for players like TK. We also examine the Flyers strategy in the upcoming draft, trade rumors and...

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with special guests Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) and Shane Malloy (SiriusXM NHL Radio and hockeyprospectradio.com) as they analyze the first round of the upcoming NHL entry draft mostly through a Flyers lens. We'll take you through most of the 1st round with an emphasis on who the Flyers will select with picks #12 and 32 with an insider analysis...

Isaiah is back with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com as we catch up with the latest about the Flyers and Matvei Michkov, the Hilferty/Jones media availability, trade talk, possible player buyouts, draft strategies and more!

Isaiah is back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as we project what the Flyers off season plan could look like. We speculate on the latest odds of Matvei Michkov becoming a Flyer this season and what impact it would have on the team's off season plans. We also delve into roster construction, cap management, possible trade targets, potential buyout candidates, acquiring more draft capital and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan begin the O&B Puckcast's eighth season with special guest, Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com, as we review Steve's top 15 rankings and speculate upon who could be available when the Flyers pick at 12th overall and later in the first round. From there, we weigh in on the significance of Sean Couturier's new agent affiliation, how the Fedotov signing may influence...

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers. NHL.com, as we reflect upon the Flyers 2023-24 campaign and discuss what the team accomplished in their almost playoff season. We break down the Flyers anemic power play, examine the main themes emerging out of the team's exit interviews and project what's next for the club in the upcoming off season. We finish up the night...

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers playoff hopes have all but evaporated in the aftermath of an 8 game losing streak, where they've been outscored 42-18. We examine how and why things deteriorated, the likely front office response and take an early look at what changes are in store on and off the ice before next season. We also provide some reasons for opti...

Isaiah and Dan are back with a special episode breaking down the events surrounding the Flyers surprise acquisition of star KHL goaltender, Ivan Fedotov. We examine the implications of this sudden turn of fortune for the Flyers for the remainder of this season and going forward into next year. A quick, but informative and entertaining episode!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Kurz, Flyers beat writer from theathletic.com , to discuss the events that unfolded during the team's make-or-break schedule gauntlet. Tonight's show also delves deeply into the dynamic of John Tortorella benching captain Sean Couturier; the Flyers playoff odds and historical precedents; honoring Wayne Simmonds and more!  

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net to recap the top NHL trade deadline deals, opine on the most improved clubs and speculate upon the Flyers playoff prospects. It's a fun episode we think you'll enjoy!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphiladelphia.com as we put a final wrap on the Flyers trade deadline activity. We also discuss the team's Florida road split, the injuries on defense, the Torts suspension, keeping Scott Laughton and more!

We're back with Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers broadcast network, as we break down the Sean Walker trade to Colorado, the Nick Seeler re-signing and the implications of these deals for this season and beyond. We speculate upon any further moves the Flyers will make before the Friday deadline and delve into what the team could be looking at this summer. Further discussions cover Denver Barkey, Emil A...

Isaiah. Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com to weigh in on trade deadline speculation involving the Flyers Sean Walker, Scott Laughton and others. We also touch on the NHL Stadium Series experience, Sean Couturier's appointment as Flyers captain, the playoff chase and more!

Isaiah and Chef welcome back Dan as the Flyers are on a 4 game winning streak, solidifying their hold on a playoff spot. We discuss recent game action and then explore some of the tough decisions the team's front office will have to make regarding players such as Sean Walker and Scott Laughton, as the trade deadline looms. We also weigh in on the conjecture that the Flyers are scouting a pair of B...

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com to examine the Flyers prospects as a playoff contender and at the trade deadline. The trio also cover the Flyers similarities with the LA Kings process, the questions emerging in goal, the latest rumors as the trade deadline approaches, cap relief from the Carter Hart circumstances and more!

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony DiMarco of  thefourthperiod.com as the Flyers are wading thru the choppy waters of a losing skid, the Owen Tippett injury and the ominous implications of Carter Hart's leave of absence. The duo discuss the emergence of Samuel Ersson, roster maneuvers, trades that were or could be on the table, a Tippett contract extension and a message of hope.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with the Flyers having won 5 of their last 6 games. We put a wrap on the Drysdale - Gauthier trade aftermath, examine the Seeler - Walker trade / re-sign speculation, ponder the fate of Carter Hart this off season and try to figure out what young center could be acquired via trade. All that and game reviews in a jam packed episode!