PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

ESPN contributor Rachel Doerrie joined Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast to discuss the Flyers' signings in free agency, their draft picks and trade up for Jack Nesbitt in the NHL Draft, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2025-26 NHL season officially gets underway today, with July 1st not only representing Canada Day, but the beginning of a new league year, as well. The Philadelphia Flyers got mostly incredible reviews for their draft, and now with free agency opening, Danny Briere has the job of augmenting the roster. Charlie & Bill discuss free agent targets for goalies, whether they expect Philly to sign Ma...

The new league year for the NHL starts at 12pm EST on July 1st which also means the beginning of free agency for players. While the Flyers did not draft a goaltender in the NHL Draft, Bill and Charlie of the PHLY Flyers Podcast debate which UFA netminders the Flyers could target. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

The 2025 NHL Draft is behind us, and Danny Briere’s Philadelphia Flyers selected quite a haul. Despite mixed reviews on the trade up to #12 for Jack Nesbitt, the additions of Porter Martone and a slew of 2nd round picks including Carter Amico and Shane Vansaghi have resulted in high marks from the nation media for Briere’s 3rd draft as general manager. Charlie & Bill dive into each pick from the w...

Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet joined the PHLY Flyers Podcast live from the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City to discuss the NHL Draft, relationship with GM Danny Briere, roles for his coaching staff, the Flyers roster, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Danny Briere selected Porter Martone 6th overall, and traded picks 22 & 31 to move up to 12 for Jack Nesbitt. With picks 36, 40 & 48 to kickoff the second round, and 4 picks after that, questions abound about the Flyers’ direction. Are they actively pursuing bigger players? When will they address the defense? Will one of the remaining goalies be an early t...

Listen to the live reaction from PHLY Flyers' Bill Matz and Broad Street Hockey's very own Kelly Hinkle as the Orange and Black select Porter Martone No. 6 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The day has arrived! Live from Chickies & Pete’s it’s the 2025 PHLY/BSH NHL Draft Party! With three first round picks, including 6th overall, Danny Briere’s Philadelphia Flyers are poised for an interesting night, one that could define Philly’s rebuild moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

PHLY Foreign Correspondent and Draft Analyst Alex Appleyard is back to discuss his latest articles, breaking down potential 2nd round draft pick options, and other draft sleepers with Bill & Steve. With only a few hours before the Flyers make the 6th overall pick, we also discuss all the rumors, news & notes around the Philadelphia Flyers and the rest of the NHL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Who doesn’t love a mock draft?! Well, Charlie & Bill are doing their own, making the first 16 selections in this year’s NHL draft, alternating picks between them. Who will the Flyers take at 6? Is Michael Misa a lock at #2? Will the Pittsburgh Penguins screw up their back-to-back selections? Could we see a trade?! Find out in a little bonus episode ahead of Friday’s first round.    Hosted by Simpl...

We’re almost to the 2025 NHL Draft! With just one more day until the Philadelphia Flyers make the 6th overall pick (and possibly 22nd & 31st, too), we’re having a little fun. Charlie, Kelly & Bill take a look at Charlie’s 7 round Flyers mock draft, before Bill reveals his BEST DRAFT PROSPECT NAMES LIST! Carter Bear will certainly make the list, but can anybody beat Måns Goos?! We’ll probably talk...

The 2025 NHL draft is just a couple of days away, and we’re still clinging to each piece of information, trying to figure out exactly who the Philadelphia Flyers prefer with the 6th overall pick. With that in mind we take a look at Scott Wheeler’s most recent mock draft, as well as Bob McKenzie‘s rankings to narrow down who Danny Briere will select first on Friday night. Plus, Trevor Zegras had hi...

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Roger McQueen's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trevor Zegras is a Philadelphia Flyer. The news broke during yesterday’s show and we’re still wrapping our heads around it. Today, Charlie & Bill will be joined by Derek Lee, Anaheim Ducks beat writer from The Hockey News, to discuss how this trade came to be and what to expect from Zegras. They’ll also dive deeper into the different aspects of Zegras’ fit in Philly, his contract status, potential...

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Brady Martin's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BREAKING NEWS: during our conversation with Alex Appleyard on James Hagens, Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers made a stunning move, trading for Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks for Ryan Poehling, the 45th overall pick in 2025, and a 4th rounder in 2026. Charlie & Bill react to the trade as it unfolds, discussing Zegras’ positional fit, potential impact on Danny Briere’s draft strategy,...

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Jake O’Brien’s strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Friday fam! Let’s celebrate the end of another work week, and being only 7 days away from the NHL Draft, with a Mailbag show! Bill & Steve are answering questions on the most underrated Flyers of all-time, illegal ways to sign Connor McDavid in Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Porter Martone's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a day to get caught back up after the “musical chairs” stream-a-thon on Wednesday! Charlie & Bill are back together and discussing yesterday’s topic- whether Flyers fans or Sixers fans have suffered more in the last 15 years. Plus, a look at Jackie Spiegel’s mock draft for the Inquirer and her selection of Blake Fiddler 22nd overall. Plus, rumors about Alexander Romanov, as well as contract e...

The 2024-25 NHL season has concluded and the Florida Panthers are once again Stanley Cup Champions. A mix of PHLY personalities debate the Panthers’ place in NHL history before moving on to a pressing debate: who has had it worse in Philadelphia, Flyers fans or 76ers fans? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect James Hagens' strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Caleb Desnoyers' strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the brother of Flyers 2020 5th-round pick Elliot Desnoyers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s edition of PHLY Flyers, Charlie & Bill discuss this morning’s press conference with Philadelphia GM Danny Briere and AGM Brent Flahr. Draft strategy, size vs. skill, decentralized format, and the debate between improving the NHL roster now vs. growing the pool of prospects for the future. Plus, a mystery guest joins the conversation as part of PHLY Spirit Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an...

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Anton Frondell's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from Frondell's play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.