PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

Wednesday was Rick Tocchet’s turn to meet with the media and wrap up 2025-26 season with an exit interview in which he discussed his “controversial” decision to scratch Matvei Michkov for game 4 against the Hurricanes, and his relationship with the 21-year-old Russian sophomore. Tocchet also went into detail on fixing the power play, which has sucked for 5 years, his assessment of other young players and more. Charlie & Bill react to Tocchet’s press conference, and discuss some of the players who spoke yesterday, including Sean Couturier, Trevor Zegras and Rasmus Ristolainen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlie O'Connor was on the scene in Voorhees, NJ for Flyers' exit interviews, as Owen Tippett revealed his gruesome internal bleeding and sports hernia injuries suffered in the playoffs, Matvei Michkov spoke on his scratches in the playoffs, and more Flyers spoke today as a part of their elimination from 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.

The Philadelphia Flyers season ended on Saturday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena with a 3-2 overtime loss, completing a sweep at the hands on the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, it’s time for the players to reflect on their seasons in their final meetings with the media for the season. Charlie, Kelly & Bill react to exit interviews from key players, including Matvei Michkov, Owen Tippett, Dan Vladar and many more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers season came to an official end on Saturday night, losing Game 4 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes in a sweep of the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Today, Charlie & Bill begin the Orange & Black autopsy, discussing the playoff performances for several key players, and what to take away from Philly’s surprise playoff run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers just did not have enough to beat the Carolina Hurricanes and avoid a four-game sweep on Saturday night, falling in overtime to Rod Brind’Amour’s squad despite valiant efforts by Dan Vladar, Travis Konecny, Alex Bump and Porter Martone. Charlie, Steve and Bill break down the final loss of the 2025-26 Flyers season, discussing the decision to scratch Matvei Michkov, Vladar’s playoff performance, and the Orange & Black’s inability to score three goals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes, moving from fifth to first in the NHL Draft Lottery. With the move, the first round picks the Leafs owe the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins lose their protections, and open up a lot of flexibility for Danny Briere. On this week’s episode of THE SHOOTOUT, Bill dives into what it could mean for the Orange & Black to potentially acquire an unprotected first round pick from Toronto in 2027 or 2028. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Through 40 minutes the Philadelphia Flyers played about as well as could be expected against the Hurricanes, but special teams failures and an inability to finish chances led the Orange & Black to a 2-1 deficit, and then another PPG for the Hurricanes to start the 3rd spelled the end, and a 3-0 series deficit. Bill, Steve & Charlie break down the demoralizing loss, discussing special teams, Trevor Zegras’ line, Dan Vladar and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noah Cates, who may or may not have been spotted with or in a walking boot following the Philadelphia Flyers Game 2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, has been announced OUT for the rest of the second round. With Jett Luchanko’s OHL season ending earlier this week, it remains a possibility the 2024 first round pick fills in for Cates in the center rotation. Charlie & Bill discuss the Cates injury and what it could mean for the lineup, as well as how last night’s NHL Draft Lottery win for the Toronto Maple Leafs impacts Philly’s pick from the Scott Laughton trade. Plus, MAILBAG QUESTIONS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlie O'Connor was on the scene in Voorhees, NJ to report on the Philadelphia Flyers' practice, as Rick Tocchet announced today that center Noah Cates is out with a lower-body injury for the remainder of the Flyers vs Hurricanes series in Round 2 of the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jett Luchanko was also recalled and could be inserted into the Flyers lineup, and injury updates for Owen Tippett, Christian Dvorak, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After losing a heartbreaking Game 2 in overtime, the Philadelphia Flyers trail the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 as the series transitions to Philly. Through these two games the Flyers have scored only two goals (both in the first five minutes of Game 2) and the Orange & Black haven’t scored 3 goals since game 3 of the Pittsburgh series. Charlie & Bill discuss what it will take from Konecny, Zegras, Martone, Michkov and the rest of the Flyers’ offense to come back in this best-of-7 series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers got off to a hot start, netting a pair of goals before five minutes had been played, but that was it for the offensive output, and the Carolina Hurricanes were able to erase the deficit in regulation and eventually win in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead with the series now set to come back to Philly. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the gut-wrenching defeat, discussing Captain Couturier’s strong performance, Dan Vladar bouncing back, and Travis Konecny’s inability to score. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers won a first round matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the Carolina Hurricanes are a class above the rest of the Metropolitan Division, and proved it in the first game of this second round matchup. Logan Stankoven remained one of the hottest scorers in the postseason and Freddie Andersen made the stops he had to on the rare occasions the Flyers had the puck, and now Philly will have to figure out how to keep themselves alive in this series. Charlie, Steve & Bill break down the loss and try to come up with ways the Orange & Black can reverse the trend set in Game One by Carolina’s dominance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Broad Street Hockey writer and current Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky joined fellow BSH alumni Bill and Charlie to discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 matchup between the Canes and Philadelphia Flyers. Tulsky breaks down his connection with Philadelphia, unique path to NHL General Manager, his outlook on the upcoming series, as well as Shayne Gostisbehere, Sean Walker, Nic Deslauriers, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this interview, ESPN NHL insider Greg "Wysh" Wyshynski breaks down Matvei Michkov’s playoff performance, Dan Vladar’s surprising MVP-caliber season, the rising impact of top prospect Porter Martone, and recap of the Flyers Penguins Stanley Cup Playoff series. We dive into Michkov’s development, his role in the playoffs, and what his future looks like in the NHL and with head coach Rick Tocchet. Greg also discusses how Dan Vladar has emerged as a standout goaltender this season and whether he deserves serious MVP consideration. Plus, we take a closer look at Porter Martone and why he’s becoming one of the most talked-about young players in hockey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PHLY Flyers' Charlie O'Connor was on the scene of a busy day in Voorhees, as Cam York met the fan who caught his stick after his game-winning, series clinching goal in overtime of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 vs Sidney Crosby & the Pittsburgh Penguins. Owen Tippett also missed practice today and Alex Bump may be out of the lineup for Game 1 versus Rod Brind Amour's Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1. Rick Tocchet spoke to the media afterwards to provide lineup updates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Vladar was THE MAN in the Philadelphia Flyers’ series-clinching Game 6 overtime win on Wednesday night, sending Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins home and advancing the Orange & Black to the second round with a 42 save shutout. He’ll need to be even better in round 2 against the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes. Today, Charlie & Bill look back at a roller coaster series against the Pens, and begin to preview what it will take for Philly to pull the upset over the Metropolitan Division champs in round two. Plus, a discussion of the offense, and what other FlyGuys will need to step up if Rick Tocchet’s squad will have a chance against the Canes, who are coming off a first round sweep of the Ottawa Senators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sixty minutes weren’t nearly enough for the Flyers and Penguins in Game 6, with neither team scoring through regulation, sending us to OVERTIME tied at zero. Sixty minutes weren’t nearly But with under three minutes remaining in the first overtime, Cam York, on a beautiful dish from Matvei Michkov, ended the game, and the Pens’ season, sending the Xfinity Mobile Arena into euphoric anarchy! Steve, Charlie & Bill break down the monumental win, including Dan Vladar’s stellar performance, and what it means for the Orange & Black to be back in the 2nd round! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers still lead the 1st round series over Pittsburgh 3-2, and head back to South Philadelphia Wednesday night for Game 6 – but is there cause for concern losing two straight? Tyson Foerster has remained scoreless in this series, Sean Couturier and Owen Tippett look hurt, and Dan Vladar has let in some shaky goals ever since his injury scare. Charlie O’Connor and Anthony Gargano break down last night’s loss, potential lineup changes, Tocchet’s media availability this morning, and what to watch for in Game 6 in South Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers fell short once again in a chance to clinch the 1st round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs vs the Pittsburgh Penguins, as the Orange and Black fell 3-2 to their Keystone Rival with goals from Bump and Sanheim. Michkov was scratched, Vladar had some unlucky goals, the officiating was horrendous – but the Flyers will have another opportunity in front of their home crowd for Game 6 to try and clinch the playoff series. Charlie, Steve, and Kelly break down the loss, Alex Bump’s playoff debut, Rick Tocchet's decisions, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers’ comeback fell short in South Philadelphia on Saturday night, as Denver Barkey and Travis Konecny’s goals were not enough for the Orange and Black in a 4-2 loss to the Penguins and forcing a Game 5 in Pittsburgh. Charlie, Steve, and Ryan discuss tonight’s loss, Dan Vladar’s performance, and Monday night’s Game 5 of 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.