Ant, Russ, Bundy

Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Snow the Goalie is the go-to podcast for fans of the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL. Co-hosted by Russ Joy, long-time Flyers beat reporter Anthony SanFilippo, and former Flyer Chris Therien. Snow the Goalie aims to bring quality and informed hockey conversation each week, while offering a different glimpse into the personalities of the players, coaches and executives in the sport and present them on a more personal and human level. Past guests include: Bob Clarke, Chris Pronger, Danny Briere, Keith Primeau, Alain Vigneault, Chuck Fletcher, Paul Holmgren, Ron Hextall, Travis Konecny, Travis Sa...

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StG Mailbag: Coots' Injury, Karlsson Trade Packages, Simmonds' Expectations, Nolan Patrick's Rise 24.08.2018 1:27:59

Anthony and Russ make a big announcement, address some misinformation, and answer some questions from Twitter followers on topics including: Sean Couturier's injury and timeline Untouchables in a trade for Erik Karlsson If/When Nolan Patrick will surpass Sean Couturier Reasonable expectations for Wayne Simmonds Where the Flyers currently rank in the Metropolitan Division Plus, the fourth edition o...

JVR was Plan B 02.08.2018 54:45

A month removed from signing JVR, Anthony delivers some incredible exclusive inside information directly from a Flyers source concerning the team's real #1 free agency target and how the organization feels about some of their top prospects. Anthony and Russ react to the news and how it impacts the upcoming season's roster. Plus, the third edition of "Who's That Flyer?" Please subscribe to the show...

Making Up a Story 22.07.2018 1:01:14

Anthony and Russ discuss local media rumors, what makes a good source, a former Flyers reporter making up rumors while working at major Philly news outlets, a Donald Brashear story, a historic beat writer battle between the Daily News and Inquirer, and our second edition of "Who's That Flyer?" Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow...

The Flyers' Offseason and Future 12.07.2018 1:29:19

Anthony and Russ recap the Flyers' draft haul, the return of JVR, the cap situation, John Tavares, the face of the Flyers, Ed Snider, and the future of the Flyers. 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

Face-to-Face with Flyers GM Ron Hextall 13.06.2018 1:15:09

Anthony and Russ recap the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Ovechkin's first Stanley Cup victory, and potential Flyers' draft targets. The guys are then joined by Flyers general manager Ron Hextall to discuss old rivalries, the differences in hockey eras, how to measure analytics vs. the human element to a player, the importance of a player's character, the development of Flyers prospects and their playoff...

Free Agent Targets and Handshake Deals 06.06.2018 1:06:50

Anthony and Russ discuss: We almost won a lot of money (0:00) Explaining our absence (3:00) Vegas v. Washington through 4 games (6:00) Addressing Flyers fans who thought the Flyers could’ve won the Stanley Cup (11:00) Free Agent scenarios (18:00) Why NHL teams don’t pursue RFAs (50:00) Odds and ends (1:00:00) Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star re...

Future Flyers, Sports Betting and the NHL, Long Odds 19.05.2018 1:12:11

Anthony and Russ cover: It’s been two weeks! (0:00) Stanley Cup Playoffs thus far (3:00) Phantoms ECF run (7:00) Oskar Lindblom’s play (8:30) *Anthony’s clock (12:00)* Phil Myers’ ascent (12:30) Phantoms’ top 3 defensemen (15:30) Building the Flyers’ 2018-19 defense (17:30) Where does Sam Morin go from here? (24:30)? Top 5 trade pieces (29:00) Carter Hart (33:00) LV Phantoms on NBCSN Philadelphia...

Misleading Headlines and Questioning Tradition 03.05.2018 51:35

Anthony and Russ discuss: Marcus Hayes’ column on Giroux and the subsequent fallout (5:00) The genesis of the column (11:00) Giroux’s captaincy (14:30) The C and As in hockey (24:00) Hextall on not buying out Jori Lehtera (31:30) One Year Later: the Brayden Schenn trade (39:30) Flyers’ draft target (42:00) Hextall on the fans (44:00) iTunes reviews (46:30) Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 s...

Prolonging the Inevitable 26.04.2018 1:23:14

Anthony and Russ discuss: Immediate reaction to the Flyers’ elimination (0:00) The “Trade Giroux” people (3:00) What is Giroux’s trade value? (4:30) Going for broke vs. waiting two years (9:00) The 2018-19 cap situation (13:00) What to do with Wayne Simmonds (18:00) Free agent outlook (22:00) “But they had 98 points” (38:00) Are fans bailing on the team? (39:00) What will be different next year? (...

"We Lost to a Better Team" 19.04.2018 50:38

Anthony and Russ discuss: Couturier’s a Selke finalist (2:00) Postgame scrum (3:00) “We lost to a better team” - Michael Neuvirth (4:00) Flyers’ lack of competitiveness (5:00) Hakstol’s lack of fire (11:00) Momentum (15:00) “Well we lost Coots” (20:00) Where is G? (22:30) Defensive Pairings (30:30) The importance of playoff minutes for the young players (33:00) Facebook comments (36:30) The cost o...

Stanley Cup Playoffs, Flyers/Penguins, God Bless America 11.04.2018 1:28:50

Anthony and Russ discuss: Live Show and Watch Party! (0:00) The excitement for Flyers/Penguins (1:00) Is Boston/Toronto the best matchup? (6:30) The new NHL Playoff structure (8:00) Join our Bracket Challenge (20:00) Picking the Playoffs (21:00) Flyers/Penguins preview (38:00) Biggest concerns for the Flyers (50:00) Line matchups (56:00) The use of God Bless America (1:03:00) Stanley Cup Final Pre...

They Can't Miss the Playoffs, Can They? 05.04.2018 1:30:50

Anthony and Russ discuss: The playoff outlook and possible scenarios (1:00) A recap of the Islanders game (17:00) Will Mrazek be on the playoff roster (20:00) Islanders game part 2 (23:00) Nolan Patrick (25:00) Switching up the lines (32:30) End of game line decisions (41:00) Giroux's new career highs (43:40) Previewing the Carolina game (58:00) Potential playoff matchups (1:02:00) Twitter questio...

Episode #1 - "Playoff Push" with Special Guest Travis Sanheim 02.04.2018 1:23:02

Anthony and Russ are joined by Flyers' defenseman Travis Sanheim. They discuss: Surprised by Konecny's play? (3:30) Hakstol's tough love (6:30) Interview with Flyers' defenseman Travis Sanheim (21:00) Biggest takeaways from the interview(29:00) Analytics in hockey (34:00) Sanheim's confidence (38:00) MacDonald/Sanheim pairing (45:00) The psychology of a professional athlete (48:00) The no-quit att...

Welcome to Snow the Goalie 28.03.2018 14:31

Anthony and Russ preview the show "Snow the Goalie" and discuss how Anthony's experience as a beat writer will provide inside access for you, the listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices