PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

Rick Tocchet is the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Whatever you think about the hire, that box is checked on Danny Briere’s offseason priority list. So what are the next big undertakings for Philadelphia’s front office? Is there anything more important than finding Matvei Michkov’s center? Is a coaching staff that can bring along young prospects and fix the power play a bigger deal for this summer? And how fixated should we be on a BIG acquisition? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s time to get back to discussing the prospects of the 2025 NHL Draft, after taking a detour for a few days last week to cover Rick Tocchet’s hiring as the Philadelphia Flyers’ new head coach.Today, the long-awaited discussion of Roger McQueen is finally going to happen. Charlie & Bill debate the risk factors of taking the 6-5 center from the Brandon Wheat Kings who missed most of his draft season with a stress fracture of the spine.We’ll also discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Conference Finals, with all four teams now set. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s “meet the new boss day” down at the Wells Fargo Center, as the Philadelphia Flyers introduced their new head coach to the media in a press conference on Friday morning.Charlie, Bill & Steve react to Rick Tocchet and Danny Briere’s statements, and continue to analyze the decision to make Tocchet the 25th head coach in franchise history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The reactions to the Philadelphia Flyers signing Rick Tocchet to be their new head coach continue, as we delve further into his resume and fans’ thoughts on the hire.And we’ll pick up where we left off with draft prospects, taking a deeper look into one of the most interesting potential draftees, Roger McQueen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following a series of tweets from NHL personalities Darren Dreger and John Buccigross, it seemed as if Danny Briere & Keith Jones were close to telling the rest of Philadelphia that Rick Tocchet will, in fact, be the Flyers next head coach.And now here we are, minutes before showtime and reports have surfaced that the deal is done and Tocchet has been signed, sealed and delivered to the city he spent two stints as a player.Charlie & Bill debate the hire and what it means for the direction of the franchise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our draft prospect breakdowns continue today with Brantford Bulldogs center Jake O’Brien. And despite the familiar last name, unlike yesterday, he is not related to a previous Philadelphia Flyers draft pick!Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss the possibility of Danny Briere selecting O’Brien 6th overall, as well as the continued search for a head coach and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re continuing our breakdowns of potential draft prospects that the Philadelphia Flyers might leave the 2025 NHL Draft with by diving into Caleb Desnoyers, brother of Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ Elliot Desnoyers.Charlie & Bill discuss the possibility of drafting Desnoyers, as well as the Stanley & Calder Cup Playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week was all about the looming NHL Draft, and the Flyers’ options at No. 6. It’s a pick they have to get right. One way to get it right? Avoid the mistakes of the past.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re continuing our deeper look into potential prospects Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers could draft 6th overall in June, and after diving into James Hagens yesterday, Charlie & Bill discuss Anton Frondell today.Plus, a conversation about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the impact Scott Laughton is making on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that the NHL Draft order has been determined, it’s time to start looking at potential prospects who could end up being available when the Philadelphia Flyers make their pick at six.Today we’ll look at James Hagens, who was the presumed number 1 overall pick a year ago, but fell off after his good-not-great freshman season at Boston College.Charlie & Bill will also discuss Philly’s search for a head coach, as well as talk a little Stanley Cup Playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.