PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

Happy F-Around Friday to all who celebrate! On today’s episode, with the NHL Entry Draft a week away, we unveil the big board of the best names in the draft! Where will Carter Yakemchuk, John Mustard and some other, lesser-known prospects land?Plus, Charlie & Bill discuss some recent headlines from around the league, including Chris Drury’s move to send Barclay Goodrow from the Rangers to the Sharks despite the player’s no trade restrictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Danny Briere held a pre-draft press conference on Thursday morning, and our own Charlie O’Connor was in attendance. On today’s show we react to the presser, the draft possible strategy, and everything discussed by the Flyers general manager.Plus, there are rumors! Could Philly and Ottawa be cooking up something spicy? Also, Ian Laperrière got a contract extension with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. We discuss why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is nine days away, and we have a brand new 7-round mock draft to react to, from our friend Corey Pronman at The Athletic.Before Charlie and Bill talk Konsta Helenius, Cole Eiserman, Cole Hutson and all the waiting-to-be-drafted prospects, they’ve gotta discuss the Flyers current top prospect Matvei Michkov! He’s got some new social media posts! And they’re Philly-related!Plus, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have now pushed the Stanley Cup Final to a sixth game following a 5-3 win in Sunrise last night. Can they pull off the Mike Richards Special in the championship round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When the PHLY Flyers wishlists were published last week, we got a few comments about John Tortorella’s “open contempt” for Trevor Zegras, stemming from his comments about the Zegras/Sonny Milano “Michigan” goal from December 2021. But were those comments really that inflammatory? Would they hurt the chances of Danny Briere acquiring Zegras from Anaheim?Plus, the news of the day is that the San Jose Sharks may be interested in Cam Atkinson, but Atkinson may not be interested in San Jose. Charlie & Bill discuss the Flyers options with Atkinson as the look to clear up their salary cap situation for the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two years ago today (June 17, 2022), John Tortorella was named head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. His tenure has been filled with funny quotes, several controversies, a suspension, and all the typical Torts shenanigans.It seems as if Tortorella is part of the brain trust and the long term rebuild plan, whether as bench boss or something else.Today, Charlie and Bill discuss the first 2 years of Torts, and how much longer they foresee him lasting as the head coach, and what could come after that.Plus, the Flyers have re-signed Adam Ginning, brought in Rodrigo Ābols, and Connor McDavid broke a Wayne Gretzky record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Friday PHLY Fam! On today’s edition of F-Around Friday, we’re sharing our offseason wishlists!Charlie, Kelly & Bill share the players they want to see Danny Briere target at the upcoming draft, as well as in trades and free agency this summer. Plus, the player(s) they’d like to see Philadelphia avoid acquiring, and their most desired subtraction from the squad, as well.We also get into the Florida Panthers commanding 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, and the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural jerseys for their first season post-Coyotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 episode, we’re going to start with the recent revelation that Flyers captain Sean Couturier underwent core muscle/sports hernia surgery, and what it means for the former Selke winner going forward.We’re also debating merits of Philly being the location for Patrik Laine’s fresh start, and other potential reclamation projects for Danny Briere to pursue this offseason.And whether it’s the Ottawa Senators, Hershey Bears or anything Boston, we’re talking about teams we HATE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PHLY Flyers did not miss a beat without one of its main hosts away for a week, but Bill is back and he’s getting caught up on all that has (or hasn’t) gone on while in London.Is there anything new on the Travis Konecny front? What’s the latest on the top prospects in the upcoming NHL Draft? How’s the Stanley Cup Final going? Where’s CapFriendly going?Plus, a look towards the PHLY/BSH 7th annual DRAFT PARTY!It’s a day to catch up, look back and set the tone for the rest of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Flyers are clearly aiming to turn the corner into contention in a couple years. But which Metropolitan Division teams will be the top clubs when the Flyers hope their window hopes? Charlie and Kelly break it down.The Stanley Cup Final is still rolling, but is Florida’s 2-0 series lead too much to overcome?And wait… no more CapFriendly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Alex Appleyard Day, as the longtime PHLY and contributor at The Athletic Philly joins the show to provide his insights on the looming NHL Draft.But first, Charlie and J.P. break down the big hockey story from the weekend — Sergei Bobrovsky’s monster Game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final for Florida. How did the Flyers ever let him leave?Then, it’s a look at the just-concluded NHL Combine, the Flyers-related rumors that emerged from the weekend, and whether it’s acceptable to ask draft prospects about their Uber ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.