Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

Anthony and Russ address their absence, break down the impact that the hirings of Michel Therrien and Mike Yeo could impact a young Flyers locker room and the team's wooing of potential free agents. The guys then talk about the Flyers' primary target in the NHL Draft, Philly's role in the St. Louis Blues' embrace of "Gloria" and the disappointing final season of Game of Thrones. Please subscribe t...

Anthony and Russ discuss how the hiring of Alain Vigneault changes the off-season outlook and planning for the Flyers, potential free agent and trade targets that need to be considered with AV's hiring, the coaching search and directive from above, trading young defensemen for top-6 forwards, Ivan Provorov's negotiation with the Flyers, Vigneault's points of emphasis, restructuring the playoffs, a...

Anthony and Russ sit down for an exclusive interview with Flyers President Paul Holmgren. They discuss the team's young core, 2007 v. 2019, the team/fan dynamic, restricted free agents, the coaching search, the job Scott Gordon has done, Chuck Fletcher's hiring, and just how long Holmgren believes he has left in his role. The guys then react to the interview and touch on some other Flyers topics,...

With the Flyers unofficially out of postseason contention, Anthony and Russ assess the season, answer whether or not the season was a disappointment, look ahead to the off-season, compare this team to the 2014 squad, and reveal their thoughts on what personnel moves Chuck Fletcher might make. Click here for more on the fundraiser tournament benefitting John Rinnier and/or donate to the GoFundMe. P...

Anthony and Russ discuss how the Flyers have gotten to within striking distance of the final wild card with 13 games to play. They discuss the job Scott Gordon's done as coach, their dominance against the Islanders, recap the win over Ottawa, the scoring surge under Gordon, Carter Hart's return to net, and the Flyers' off-season plans. Plus, will the Flyers and other teams in the league consider a...

Flyers writers Anthony SanFilippo and Russ Joy analyze the Flyers' recent play and postseason chances with 19 games remaining, assess the young players, and look at the future of the Metropolitan division. They then react to the Flyers' trade deadline move sending Wayne Simmonds to Nashville, evaluate the compensation, and discuss other players who came up in trade discussions. The guys are then j...

Anthony and Russ sit down for an exclusive interview with Flyers coach Scott Gordon to discuss: The decisions made that have led to the Flyers' turnaround Implementing changes to the team's tactics on the fly How he found out that he'd be taking over and the challenges of taking over mid-season Why he enjoyed coaching in the AHL and how this NHL stint has affected his view of coaching at this leve...

Anthony and Russ reflect on the play of Carter Hart and Anthony Stolarz, a potential deal for Brian Elliott and Wayne Simmonds, the team's chances to make the postseason, the Flyers' chances of contending in 2019-20, Jake Voracek's play and contract, the concerning play of JVR and Ghost, plus "Who's That Flyer?" and five new 5 star reviews. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Sti...

On February 2nd, following the Flyers OT win over the Edmonton Oilers - their seventh straight victory - Anthony and Russ joined a large group of Flyers writers and podcasters at Bullies Pub at Xfinity Live for a roundtable to talk about the team. The first panel included Jason Myrtetus and Russ Cohen (Stick 2 Hockey), Anthony SanFilippo (Snow the Goalie/Crossing Broad), Bill Meltzer (HockeyBuzz/F...

Anthony and Russ sit down with Flyers goalie Mike McKenna to discuss his whirlwind career, the human side of hockey, paying for his own jerseys, his future in sports broadcasting, his family's racing heritage, and his love of cooking. The guys also recap the Flyers' 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, a...

Anthony and Russ sit down with Flyers forward Dale Weise to discuss the team's whirlwind season, carving out a role on the team, the negative influence of social media on the players, the human side of hockey, the need for honest answers in the game, challenging old school beliefs, training with Nolan Patrick, the origin of the "Dutch Gretzky" nickname, playing abroad during the lockout, his disda...

Anthony and Russ reflect on the end of 2018 and turn the page to 2019. They discuss the team's four game losing streak (6:40), if Chuck Fletcher can salvage this season with trades (9:20), the need to dismantle the core of the team (13:00), whether the Flyers should entertain offers for Ivan Provorov (20:00), how underrated Claude Giroux is locally (23:00), the case for a race to the bottom (25:00...

Anthony and Russ lead off with some holiday-inspired Sheetz vs. Wawa talk, then break down Carter Hart's first three starts for the Flyers (13:00) and the merits of utilizing the services of a sports psychologist (21:00). The guys interview Scott Hartnell to discuss his favorite memories of being a Flyer, signing as a free agent, the Stanley Cup run, and what's next (38:00). Anthony and Russ refle...

Anthony and Russ break down the Flyers' dismissal of Dave Hakstol as their head coach, including the timeline and the events that led to the decision being made. The guys then discuss how reporters assess, protect, and evaluate the credibility of sources. They then discuss potential moves GM Chuck Fletcher could make prior to the December 19th roster freeze, Scott Gordon being named interim coach,...

Anthony and Russ recap the fallout in the wake of Ron Hextall's firing, what Comcast Spectacor's hiring of Valerie Camillo means for the organization, and how the secondary ticket market has affected attendance. The guys also discuss the hiring of Chuck Fletcher, the fractured locker room, coaching changes, Nolan Patrick's regression, whether making a big move now is worth it, and what to expect f...

Anthony and Russ react to the Flyers' decision to fire GM Ron Hextall. The guys then assess potential candidates and potential shakeups that could happen to the coaching staff and roster. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony...

Anthony and Russ react in the aftermath of a 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, including the team's propensity for falling behind early and reacting too late. The guys then dive into what changes could be on the horizon and how such changes could affect the locker room. Finally, Anthony teases a huge announcement for an upcoming show. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [...

Anthony and Russ reveal their takeaways from the Flyers' road trip and home victory over the Arizona Coyotes, including the team's historically terrible penalty kill. The guys also discuss "The Press Row Show", which gives viewers an interactive show streaming live via Facebook Live and Periscope. They then discuss how the Flyers have faded from the city's sports landscape, attendance issues, whet...

Anthony and Russ discuss the importance of the team's four-game road trip, sense of organizational urgency including Comcast Spectacor CEO Dave Scott's appearance in GM Ron Hextall's box at the most recent home stand, rumors of Dave Hakstol's job security, whether the anti-Hakstol crowd should be happy with two road wins, who could be traded, a change in offensive game plan, how the traditional an...

Anthony and Russ recap the Flyers' recent stretch of games and storylines, including Dave Hakstol's change of tone, poor defensive effort, slow starts, injuries, and a historically bad penalty kill. and answer Twitter questions regarding Carter Hart, the power play, and Ivan Provorov's struggles. Plus, a five star iTunes review and a new edition of "Who's That Flyer?". Check out the other shows on...

Anthony and Russ recap the Flyers 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights and a 5-2 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche. The guys then react to the JVR injury news, identify their standouts and disappointments through two games, and answer Twitter questions regarding the team's poor defensive showing and Brian Elliott's stellar play. Plus, five star iTunes reviews and a new edition of "Who's That F...

Anthony and Russ sit down with Flyers forward Jordan Weal to discuss bouncing between center and the wing, Game of Thrones, Vancouver sports, and the craziest game he's ever played in. The guys also recap roster cuts, news and notes from practice, the Flyers' new mascot, Jori Lehtera's situation with Finnish authorities, iTunes reviews, and "Who's That Flyer?". Please subscribe to the show ([iTune...

Anthony and Russ discuss their biggest takeaways from training camp thus far, predict the final roster, and answer Twitter questions. Plus, Anthony attempts the most obscure edition of "Who's that Flyer?". Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Anthony and Russ recap the Erik Karlsson trade, answer Twitter questions, predict the 2018-19 opening roster, and more. Plus, another edition of "Who's that Flyer?" Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony sits down with Alex Lyon to discuss his offseason, the 94 save performance, Game of Thrones, the design of his mask, and more. Anthony and Russ then break down the Flyer's logjam in net, rank the organization's goaltenders, Alex Lyon's maturity, the life of a minor league player, and FiveThirtyEight's assertion that the Flyers have been the most mediocre sports team over the last five year...