PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

Let’s spend this Friday discussing the most important player in the Philadelphia Flyers’ organization, Matvei Michkov. Michkov lead all rookies in goal scoring last season, and finished 4th in Calder Trophy voting last season, and now it’s time to look ahead to what could be in store for year two. Charlie & Bill discuss what the Mad Russian can do as an encore in his sophomore season, and how will...

Things looked a little different for the Flyers’ first day of Flyers Training Camp in Voorhees, and PHLY Sports’ Charlie O’Connor was on the scene to discuss the new-look Flyers. Rick Tocchet hit the ice with the Orange and Black as the team’s new head coach and we finally got a look at what the Flyers’ lines and pairs could look like opening night. Newest Flyer Trevor Zegras joined prospects Jett...

It’s day one of Rick Tocchet’s first training camp as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers and we’re talking all about everything going on at camp. How are the players adapting to a new coaching staff? What line combinations have Tocchet & Co. put together? How are the injuries progressing for Oliver Bonk and Tyson Foerster? Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss all the Day One goings-on at the Flyer...

Today is Philadelphia Flyers Training Camp Eve! Happy holiday to all who celebrate! On today’s show, Charlie & Bill are detailing each potential camp battle and which rookies have a chance to push for roster spots. Who are the locks to be in the opening night lineup, and could rookies like Jett Luchanko, Nikita Grebenkin, or even Oliver Bonk force veterans to the press box or out of town in trades...

Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere met with the media on Tuesday afternoon, answering questions ranging from expectations for Matvei Michkov’s situation to what he believes adding Dan Vladar and trading Ivan Fedotov can do for the team’s goaltending. Charlie & Bill react to Briere’s presser and discuss some of Briere’s quotes and what they could mean for the season ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

The annual Flyers/Rangers Rookie Series in Allentown is now behind us and the skate towards the regular season is on with Rookie Camp resuming today, and NHL Training Camp opening later this week. Today, Bill & Charlie are recapping the weekend’s rookie games, discussing which young players helped or hurt their chances of playing for the Flyers this fall, and talking more about the trade that sent...

Well, the Flyers have done it again, traded a Russian goaltender with minimal NHL experience to the Columbus Blue Jackets for an unimpressive return. We're kidding. While Ivan Fedotov was a fun story, his rookie season was nothing close to Sergei Bobrovsky's a decade-and-a-half ago.  But on Sunday morning we did find out that Danny Briere has dealt with a bit of the logjam between the pipes, deali...

The second game of the Flyers' Rookie Series in Allentown at the PPL Center was "bitey," as Head Coach John Snowden described, as the Flyers rookies fell 5-2 to the New York Rangers.  PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to witness the game action and discuss standout performances from Nikita Grebenkin and Alexis Gendron, as well as lineup updates with Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk. Host...

Bill and Charlie are live from PPL Center, home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, for the Flyers Rookie Series! Hear from Phantoms ownership and head coach John Snowden, Flyers Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong, Special Advisor to Hockey Operations Patrick Sharp, and more! Plus, Bill and Charlie recap Game 1 with Madeline Campbell and what to look forward to tonight for Game 2. Hosted by...

It was a dramatic first game of the Flyers' Rookie Series in Allentown at the PPL Center, as the rookies escaped with a 4-3 overtime winner courtesy of Nikita Grebenkin.  PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to witness the game action and discusses standout performances from Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Jack Nesbitt, Nikita Grebenkin, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Former NHL video coach and Rick Tocchet assistant Steve Peters joins the show today to shed some light on what coaching staffs are up to as NHL training camp and preseason approaches. Bill & Petey also have some updates on Oliver Bonk from Flyers training camp, and discuss Kirill Kaprizov’s situation with the Minnesota Wild, as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

There were some noteworthy items from the Flyers' first day of rookie camp, as 2024 1st-round draft pick Jett Luchanko was the lone rookie who did not practice. PHLY Flyers' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to report on Day 1 at the Flyers' training facility in Voorhees and what he saw from the rookies on the ice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

We are one step closer to the beginning of the NHL season with Day 1 of Rookie Camp in the books for Philadelphia Flyers youngsters and coaching staff. Charlie and Bill discuss how the rookies performed, the chances of those making the team, Jett Luchanko's injury, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Philadelphia Flyers President Keith Jones and Governor Dan Hilferty met with the media ahead of rookie camp opening tomorrow, and today Bill & Charlie are reacting to the press conference. We’re also taking a look at more of the Orange & Black’s Top 20 Prospects today, with a focus on defensemen and centers like Oliver Bonk and Jack Nesbitt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

With the puck dropping on Flyers rookie camp later this week (Thursday at 11am to be exact) we’re taking a look at the Flyers Top 20 prospect rankings, and the wingers with chances to make the team. Charlie, Bill & Kelly discuss Charlie’s Top 20 list, and dive deeper into the interview with Brent Flahr as it relates to the team’s up-and-coming forwards including Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, Alex...

Using Flyers players from the past, Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast and Kelly Hinkle of Broad Street Hockey debate the best and worse case scenarios of Flyers rookies Alex Bump, Jett Luchanko, and Emil Andrae. Could Luchanko be the next Mike Richards? What if Emil Andrae turns into Phil Myers? Tune in to find out!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Last night, the Philadelphia Eagles opened their 2025 campaign with a primetime win over the Dallas Cowboys. But the biggest moment of the night was Jalen Carter’s spit-heard-round-the-world that resulted in his ejection before officially playing a snap. In honor of the Birds’ star d-lineman, Bill & Steve are remembering some of the dumbest and weirdest moments they’ve ever seen in an NHL game. Pl...

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the Philadelphia Flyers’ young NHLers and prospects recently- Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Jamie Drysdale and the rest of the future of the franchise. But what about the 3 longest-tenured Flyers who are all but guaranteed to be here, based on their long-term contracts? Bill & Kelly discuss their expectations for Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny and Travis Sa...

Jett Luchanko’s AHL eligibility was debated yesterday and while there may not be a complete answer to whether 19-year-olds will be allowed to play for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2025-26, the easiest way for the player to make that speculation pointless is a big training camp that earns him a role with the NHL squad. Bill & Kelly discuss Luchanko, and other youngsters with a shot to crack the Fl...

We’ve got a mailbag day! With the offseason winding down and Labor Day behind us, Bill is answering questions about Porter Martone’s freshman stat line and whether it’s expected Danny Briere will sign the 2025 sixth overall pick after the season. There’s also questions about Michkov’s power play partners, excitement about the upcoming season, trading for Quinn Hughes, and who’ll have more wins in...

With Assistant Coach Brad Shaw, who was highly regarded for his improvement of multiple defensemen and the penalty kill, leaving the Flyers for the rival New Jersey Devils, a lot of eyes will be on how the defensemen improve under Rick Tocchet's new staff.  One defenseman fans will certainly have an eye on is Jamie Drysdale and his development. Bill Matz and Charlie O'Connor explain why this seaso...

TSN’s Travis Yost continuned his summer NHL Talent Tiers series, this time ranking the centers and ranking the Flyers in Tier 4 out of 5. Charlie O’Connor of the PHLY Flyers Podcast and Kelly Hinkle of Broad Street Hockey discuss Yost's list, and why some tiers’ rankings were surprising in comparison to the Flyers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Let’s just accept the framing that during Claude Giroux’s tenure as captain of the Philadelphia Flyers there was a leadership problem. The team clearly had bigger issues (lack of talent, first time coaches, bad drafts and contracts) but for the sake of argument, let’s accept it. How can the current Flyers learn from the mistakes of those teams and avoid the same “problems” in the locker room? Host...

Yesterday, Anthony Gargano joined the PHLY Flyers show to discuss all the reasons for optimism surrounding the Flyers’ rebuild and where they stand now. Today, Steve and Charlie break down the ways it all could go wrong, and the fair concerns about the organization right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

The great Anthony Gargano joins the PHLY Flyers show today to discuss where the Flyers stand in their rebuild, and the reasons for optimism regarding their future. Does the presence of Matvei Michkov and an actual direction from the front office mean brighter days are on the horizon? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...