PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

We got a good ol’ fashioned goalie duel in South Philly on Saturday afternoon between the Philadelphia Flyers’ Dan Vladar and Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman, with the first (official) goal of the game being scored 43:40 into regulation, with Travis Konecny breaking the scoreless tie early in the third. Bill, Steve & Charlie break down the win, including Vladar standing on his head, Jamie Drysdale’s...

Through all the controversy and consternation we’ve seen through the first two-thirds of Rick Tocchet’s first season, there’s really only one thing that matters: can Tocchet coach this team to long-term success? Looking at his coaching history, as well as the rankings of recent Stanley Cup champs and the top-scoring teams this year, Bill breaks down the biggest issue with Philadelphia’s head coach...

What a game! After a terrible first period, and an ugly opening goal given up by Sam Ersson, Matvei Michkov got the Flyers offense started with a power play goal in the 2nd and ended the game in overtime, coming out of the box and beating Igor Shesterkin for the winner. Bill & Petey break down the win, and discuss what this big game for the 21-year-old Russian sophomore could mean for the final 24...

The Philadelphia Flyers have lost yet another game to an Eastern Conference opponent, falling to the Washington Capitals in the first action coming out of the Olympic break, despite a solid performance from goaltender Dan Vladar. Noah Cates scored to end an 18-game goal drought, tallying his first goal of 2026, but it wasn’t enough offense to keep up with the still-battling Washington Capitals. Ch...

Matvei Michkov spoke to the media for the first time since early December, and commented on all things Flyers through his disappointing sophomore season, including his relationship with head coach Rick Tocchet, playing left wing vs right wing, his training regimen, and more. PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reports from Voorhees, NJ on the star's comments and what's next for the Philadelphia Flyers a...

With the 2026 Olympics in the books, and a pair of Philadelphia Flyers bringing home medals (silver for Travis Sanheim, bronze for Rasmus Ristolainen), Charlie & Bill discuss who could be the next members of the Flyers to play in the 2030 (or 2034) Olympics. Could Trevor Zegras crack the gold medal-winning US lineup? Will Russia be back on the international stage in four years, and could Matvei Mi...

THEY DID IT! Team USA outlasted Team Canada as Jack Hughes' game-winning goal off the Zach Werenski assist vs Jordan Binnington WINS IT for the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. It's the USA's first gold since 1980 - 46 years ago to the day with the Miracle on Ice vs the Soviet Union.  Connor Hellebuyck was UNREAL – React LIVE with Bill, Charlie, and other PHLY Diehards...

Rasmus Ristolainen went full PLAYOFF RISTO mode in Friday’s Finland-Canada game. Might NHL GMs have noticed ahead of NHL Trade Deadline? Charlie and Steve break down Canada’s dramatic win, and then talk the back half of PHLY’s Top 20 Prospects list, including Shane Vansaghi, Spencer Gill, Heikki Ruohonen, and Carter Amico. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

While Travis Sanheim, Rick Tocchet, and Rasmus Ristolainen remain in Milan for the Olympic semifinals for men's ice hockey, most of the Flyers have returned to the ice after their Olympic break, and PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene to report on the latest surrounding the Orange and Black.  Prospects Oliver Bonk, Carson Bjarnason, and Hunter McDonald were called up to fill some spots...

Today, Charlie and Steve break down Flahr’s reveals on Porter Martone, Jett Luchanko, Jack Nesbitt, Egor Zavragin, and the rest of the Top 10. The newest edition of the PHLY Flyers Top 20 Prospects list is out, and so is our two-part interview with Flyers AGM Brent Flahr on all of the prospects ranked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Matvei Michkov’s rookie season was electric, at least the first third and final third of it. Facing big expectations coming off the best first pro season for a Philadelphia Flyer since Simon Gagne, Michkov hasn’t delivered a sequel as good as the first, let alone better. Bill & Charlie take a whole day to break down what they’ve seen from Michkov and what they expect from the final 26 games and hi...

Today we’re taking a look at some scenarios for how the final 26 games of the Philadelphia Flyers’ season could go. First, we take a look at the standings, to figure out what sort of pace Philly will need to play to get back into the mix. Then we’re going to talk about whether Sean Couturier can end his 29-game scoring drought, and what happens if he doesn’t, as well as Sam Ersson, and if a strong...

We’re got a show jumping all over the place today. We’re talking Rasmus Ristolainen and the how the Olympics could be improving his trade value, which has not been high going back to last spring. Bill & Steve also discuss the Kevin Kurz “Flyers Fact or Fiction” article on The Athletic, and their own takes on each topic. Plus, for Presidents’ Day, we’re making a few Flyers Mt. Rushmores of their mo...

Let's talk Lehigh Valley Phantoms! Broad Street Hockey's Managing Editor and PHLY Contributor Madeline Campbell joined Bill and Charlie for an exclusive interview on the AHL affiliate of the Flyers.  The trio talk Alex Bump's season, Oliver Bonk's injury, the goalie tandem in Aleksei Kolosov and Carson Bjarnason, Denver Barkey, and more.  Note: recorded Thursday, February 12. Hosted by Simplecast,...

We’ve got a mailbag show to wrap up the week of Philadelphia Flyers talk! On Friday’s episode, Bill & Steve take questions about Flyers prospects like Jett Luchanko and Jack Nesbitt, potential star-level trade targets like Jason Robertson and Auston Matthews, as well as their favorite kinds of soup and the best goalie of the 90’s! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

The Philadelphia Flyers have too many wingers, and more are coming. In the top-9 there are six possible spots on the wing for Matvei Michkov, Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, Bobby Brink, Denver Barkey, Porter Martone, and Alex Bump. And what if Trevor Zegras is just better suited to play left wing? What if Danny Briere acquires another center who isn’t necessarily a first or second l...

Who are some dark-horse candidates rumored for the Flyers as the NHL trade deadline approaches? Flyers GM Danny Briere told 97.5 The Fanatic that the team is “probably going to be on the quieter side” regarding the trade deadline, but the possibility always exists to make some trades from guys that maybe you wouldn’t expect. Bill Matz and Charlie O’Connor of the PHLY Flyers Podcast break down pote...

On today’s show we’re going to take a quick look at the beginning of the Men’s Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament before turning our attentions to Danny Briere, and the contracts he has handed out in his tenure as Philadelphia Flyers’ GM. How is the Travis Konecny extension working out? Does it look like Owen Tippett’s 8-year deal will age well? And what do his early-tenure contracts for Nick Seeler an...

The conversation from yesterday’s show ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB5HseADK9A&list=PL41s9y86dRgy9jEKycBC8mtG0YXbto_KF ) continues, with Charlie & Bill breaking down young Philadelphia Flyers’ seasons. Today they’ll tackle Emil Andrae, Tyson Foerster, Trevor Zegras and more in the discussion. Is Bobby Brink the odd man out with the emergence of Denver Barkey? What could a Zegras contract ext...

Flyers chatter has been consumed by Matvei Michkov talk over the past few weeks. But the team has plenty of other young players under 25 years old on the NHL roster. Today, Charlie and Kelly evaluate how they’re progressing this season, taking a look at Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale, Bobby Brink, Denver Barkey and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

We’re dropping the puck on the NHL’s Olympic break with a jam-packed show of odds and ends from the Philadelphia Flyers’ first 56 games. With more than 2/3 of the season behind them the Flyers chances of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020 are slimming, thanks in large part to their 2-8 record in 3-on-3 overtime games. But while their special teams rankings don’t look gre...

In the final game before a 19-day Olympic break, the Philadelphia Flyers needed almost 50 minutes to get double-digit shots against Ottawa Senators netminder James Reimer, who wasn’t in the NHL a month ago. Dan Vladar did everything he could, but through 50 minutes Sean Couturier was the only Flyer with more than one shot on goal. Bill, Kelly & Charlie break down the loss, and discuss if this game...

NBC Sports Philadelphia's play-by-play Jim "JJ" Jackson and analyst Brian "Boosh" Boucher join the PHLY Flyers Podcast from the Flyers Charities Carnival to discuss all things Flyers, including Dan Vladar, Flyers' playoffs, the NHL Olympic break, Sam Ersson, and more. Plus, hear Boosh's incredible Lehigh Valley Phantoms story on Frank Bialowas his rookie year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

I promise, this is the last day we talk about Rick Tocchet’s comments on Matvei Michkov during our interview at the Flyers Carnival. But, general manager Danny Briere did meet with the media prior to last night’s game, so today we have to discuss what was said.  Charlie & Bill will also talk Flyers power play and its recent success, Dan Vladar, and what it will take to get Philly back into the pla...

The Philadelphia Flyers, who’ve won three games in 2026 and only one at home, badly needed a strong performance against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in the penultimate game before the Olympic break. Philly got off to a strong enough start, taking a 2-0 lead before surrendering a short-handed goal in the second and an early game-tying goal in the third. But it was Jamie Drysdale and th...