O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast (O&B Puckcast)

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return, joined by prospect guru Dan Silver of phillyisflyer.com, as the O&B Puckcast brings you their Flyers Draft and Off Season Preview show, covering the latest breaking trade and free agency rumors (including the Kevin Hayes deal); Latest comments from Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher regarding the Flyers needs; Trade rumors from Pagnotta, Friedman, McKenzie, et al; Flyers draft targets and current prospects; RFA/UFA preview; Stanley Cup Final action and more!

Isaiah and Dan return with Bill Meltzer, Flyers writer for NHL.com and hockeybuzz.com , as the Flyers rookies report for their camp roughly a week before the veterans for the upcoming season. We take you through the process that John Tortorella wants to install and what to expect from roster battles with an emphasis on players under age 25. We also discuss the player attributes that the Flyers new coach will require; which players will thrive or be ensnared; possible silver linings; concern about back up goalie; Zack MacEwen’s uphill battle and more!

In this special episode, Isaiah and Dan analyze the Ryan Ellis trade; the Flyers expansion protection list; What’s next for Chuck Fletcher?; Unprotected stars around the NHL and more!

The full crew are back to discuss the Ristolainen and Atkinson trades; Voracek’s departure; Chuck Fletcher’s telling remarks; What else he needs to do; and review the top Flyer entry draft selections. Then Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com drops by to review the flurry of NHL trade activity at the draft and preview the upcoming UFA signing period. A packed show!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers have lost 5 games in a row and are winding down one of the worst seasons in their history. Tonight we discuss the implausibility of the “aggressive retool” narrative; Flyers kids in the spotlight; Noah Cates and his swagger; Concern about Carter Hart; Shock from the Skate Zone; Mike Bossy and more!

The O&B crew return intact and are joined by Lyle Richardson from SpectorsHockey.net to put a wrap on the NHL trade deadline. Then the focus is put on the Flyers activity including the Laughton re-signing, the Raffl/ Gustafsson deals, Chuck Fletcher’s press conference, projecting the Flyers off season and more!

Tonight, we briefly discuss life without the Flyers and sports in general as a by-product of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. Most of the show however, is dedicated to looking forward, including: The Tanner Laczynski signing; What a return-to-action might look like; Flyers season highlight; RFA/UFA speculation; The best of Mike Richards and more!

Isaiah and Chef are joined by Lyle Richardson from SpectorsHockey.net to assess all 32 teams after the NHL’s off-season frenzy. Then the focus is put on the Flyers activity including the Sanheim and Bunnaman re-signings; the Flyers cap crunch and the possibility of Chuck Fletcher making a move; development camp and more!

In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie O’Connor of theathletic.com and broadstreethockey.com to project what a perfect Flyers off season would look like and then we come into the reality of how close Chuck Fletcher can come to that. From there, we look at: DMen on the radar; Kraken expansion targets; The last days of Voracek?; UFA marketplace; Latest rumors and more!

Isaiah and Chef are back with the latest Flyer updates concerning Ryan Johansen, Alexei Kolosov and Travis Konecny. Then we go around the league with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net, to assess all 32 teams, discussing each club’s  and how they project for the upcoming NHL season. A jam packed show!

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Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with the Flyers having won 5 of their last 6 games. We put a wrap on the Drysdale - Gauthier trade aftermath, examine the Seeler - Walker trade / re-sign speculation, ponder the fate of Carter Hart this off season and try to figure out what young center could be acquired via trade. All that and game reviews in a jam packed episode! 

In this episode, Isaiah, Chef and Dan break down the Flyers Round Robin results and other NHL Qualifying Round action. Then they are joined by Alex Appleyard from theathletic.com/philly to analyze the Flyers quarterfinal matchup vs the Montreal Canadiens and preview the NHL Quarterfinals. Also covered are the NHL draft lottery, latest NHL news and notes, plus more!

In this episode, we review the first four games of the conference semi final series between the Flyers and the New York Islanders with special guest Amy Johnson from ahlreport.com . We delve into strategy, personnel and the behind-the-scenes maneuvers between high profile coaches Alain Vigneault and Barry Trotz, that find the Islanders within one game of a series victory. Topics also covered include: A sneak peak stays/goes segment if Flyers bow out; A review of other NHL playoff action; Pens-Leafs trade, NHL pause and more! 

Isaiah and Chef are back with Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com , with a WJC primer, including an update on Flyer prospects Cutter Gauthier, Oliver Bonk, Alex Ciernik and draft eligibles; A look back at 2023 and the New Era of Orange; the latest with Flyers out west, Matvei Michkov & more! 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back and joined by special guest Dean Chaudhry of FlyersNation.com , to discuss the AV/ Therrien firings; the Yeo interim hire; Recent game action; How the Flyers seem to be in a repeating cycle; How to get out of it and where they’ll likely go from here.

In this special commemorative episode, we look forward to next month’s 45th anniversary of the Flyers victory over the Central Red Army Squad in the ’76 Super Series. Special guest Bill Meltzer - Flyers writer for NHL.com and hockeybuzz.com - is uniquely qualified to take us back to that special day on 1/11/76, when the entire western hockey world were Flyers fans. In a game that may represent the apex of the franchise, the Flyers delivered the type of championship performance that resonates to this day. We also catch up with Bill about some Flyers WJC prospects and discuss a return to play for 2021. Enjoy!

The O&B crew are back with a vital Flyers training camp update with special guest Johan Gärtner of broadstreethockey.com . The discussion centers on many topics including Fletcher and AV's honest assessments; biggest rookie camp battles and surprises; Provy and TK's contracts and projections; NHL news and rumors; the fate of Sam Morin; the Flyers improved special teams; The mystery of Nolan Patrick; the Flyers upcoming schedule and more!

Isaiah and Chef return as the Flyers have 30 games remaining in their season. They’re joined by Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net as they look forward to the NHL trade deadline, less than a month away. The trio skim through Lyle’s trade block list league wide and then hone in on the Flyers expected activity. Also covered are The Letter, Fletcher’s future, NHL TV ratings and more!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com to examine the Flyers prospects as a playoff contender and at the trade deadline. The trio also cover the Flyers similarities with the LA Kings process, the questions emerging in goal, the latest rumors as the trade deadline approaches, cap relief from the Carter Hart circumstances and more!

On tonight’s show, we are joined by Amy Johnson of The AHL Report and rocketsportsmedia.com to discuss the Flyers winning streak and the road ahead to the playoffs. Amy goes in depth about Lehigh Valley Phantoms players and the developmental process, including top prospect Morgan Frost. Topics also covered include a Flyers statistical breakdown, NHL news and notes and much more!

Isaiah is joined by Jamey Baskow of flyersnittygritty.com for a Flyers training camp update as the team prepares for the season to begin in less than a week

Isaiah and Chef B dissect the injury-riddled Flyers recent rough stretch with @ksfortier from phillyisflyer.com and sportstalkphilly.com. Going through game sketches, standout players, problem areas and the sterling first line are features of this jam packed episode. Also covered are "stinking' numbers", the Sanheim question and the road ahead.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return to break down the 1st 3 games of the quarterfinal series between the Flyers and Canadiens. Joined by Amy Johnson of www.ahl.report , the O&B crew dive deep into where this series is at and what will be it’s likely outcome. Also covered are the motivational factors provided by Claude Julien and Oskar Lindblom; NHL Quarterfinal updates; NHL news and more! 

In this episode, we’re joined by Tony Androckitis of insideahlhockey.com, as we catch up on the latest out of Lehigh Valley, including the hiring of Ian Laperriere as their new coach and the latest personnel updates. Then the crew moves on to wrap up a few weeks worth of rumors and trade speculation regarding the Flyers pursuit of: a top pairing Dman; A back up goalie; Depth defensemen and forwards; Hak’s wishes; Jack Eichel and more!

Isaiah and Chef B take a look at the Ron Hextall era with special guest Wes Herrmann of BottomLineFlyers.com. Comparing and contrasting the Hextall tenure with that of predecessor Paul Holmgren bares out the stark contrast that has the team headed in the right direction. Other topics include early camp impressions, recent Russian recruits, hidden gems and more.

Isaiah is joined by special guests Jim Iacovone and Jack Smith of hwhockey.net , as two of your favorite Flyers podcasts conduct a panel discussion about the Flyers future after a decade of futility. We also discuss recent game action, our favorite Flyers holiday memories, the Covid mess and more!

The O&B Puckcast brings you a special interview with netminding authority Kevin Woodley from NHL.com and In Goal magazine. A frequent consultant on goaltending internationally, Kevin weighs in on Flyers wunderkind Carter Hart and his prospects for success at the NHL level, providing the kind of boundless curiosity that gives fans a glimpse into the unbridled passion that today’s best NHL goaltenders require to succeed. A special O&B!

In this episode we look at the Flyers and the NHL at the trade deadline with special guest Dennis Bernstein of thefourthperiod.com . First we analyze the latest Flyer games since our last show and offer up some controversial opinions about players like Hagg, Ghost and Morgan Frost. Then we’re joined by “DB” to break down the trade deadline from an NHL and Flyers perspective - a killer segment. We close the show by evaluating the schedules of the O&B and their rivals and by revealing next show’s guest

Isaiah and Chef return joined by Habs and Laval Rocket correspondent, Amy Johnson of Rocket Sports, to discuss the strange fixation that some of the Montreal Canadien fanbase seems to have with Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov. We take you through some of the recent draft history leading up to the 2023 draft and ensuing the fan and pundit hysteria that created the phenomenon. We close the show out with an objective look at the Montreal pipeline and why the two teams may be on a similar timeline for playoff contention.

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Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Kurz, Flyers beat writer from theathletic.com, to discuss the events that unfolded during the team’s make-or-break schedule gauntlet. Tonight’s show also delves deeply into the dynamic of John Tortorella benching captain Sean Couturier; the Flyers playoff odds and historical precedents; honoring Wayne Simmonds and more!

Isaiah is joined by Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com on this special episode to speculate where the Flyers might have been under normal circumstances and how they can navigate the pandemic-mandated cap crunch to finally become a leading Stanley Cup contender after a decade of mediocrity. In balancing the abstract with reality, the duo are sure to stoke controversy with this one. Enjoy!

Isaiah and the returning Dan Silver are back with Flyers intermission host Jason Myrtetus, also from the Stick 2 Hockey podcast, to examine the PR nightmare that was Flyers free agency day. Moving on from that unpleasant task, we discuss the reality of the Gaudreau deal; The buyout of Oskar Lindblom; Nic Deslauriers; New assistant coach Rocky Thompson and more!

The O&B crew are back in this episode w/ special guest Russ Cohen of sportsology.com as we put a wrap on the Flyers season and look ahead to their off season agenda. We continue from there to preview the upcoming NHL draft and look at the progress of key Flyers prospects.  Also discussed are the Stanley Cup Finals; the NHL’s key off-season dates, Sean Couturier’s Selke Trophy; NHL transactions, rumors and more!

Isaiah welcomes back Chef as they and special guest @DanTheFlyeraFan from phillyisflyer.com discuss the latest Flyers action and go in depth about the team's ability to overcome their recent swoon despite their overall inconsistency. The trio also dive into recent controversies regarding Dave Hakstol's personnel utilization, Ron Hextall's prospect decisions and the team's challenges going forward in their playoff drive and beyond.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers Broadcast Network, as we recap the Flyers roster makeover this off season via trade and free agency and discuss whether the team is actually improved. We also break down what could have been with other trade and UFA possibilities along with news from around the league and much more!

The O&B team return with special guest Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philly to talk about the Flyers rollercoaster season so far. Topics covered include Game reviews; Joel Farabee's ascension; Current and future call ups; Players on the hot seat; Special teams improvement; AV's maneuvers; Center issues and possible solutions; a Jason Myrtetus shoutout and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan begin the O&B Puckcast’s eighth season with special guest, Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com, as we review Steve’s top 15 rankings and speculate upon who could be available when the Flyers pick at 12th overall and later in the first round. From there, we weigh in on the significance of Sean Couturier’s new agent affiliation, how the Fedotov signing may influence the future of Matvei Michkov, rumors from thefourthperiod.com and more!

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Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 97.3 ESPN and sportstalkphilly.com to review the Flyers ’22 draft haul, discuss the controversial Tony DeAngelo trade and project what the team might be able to accomplish during the upcoming free agency period. Highlights include discussions about Cutter Gathier, Danny Briere’s NHL Network appearance, RFA qualifying offers and more!

In this episode, the O&B crew weigh in on the Flyers tough luck starting with the shocking Oskar Lindblom news, along with a spate of injuries that have put the team into a mini slump. Then they go around the league with Dennis Bernstein of thefourthperiod.com to discuss all the latest rumors, news and possible Flyers moves. Also….discussions regarding the Taylor Hall trade; the Farabee suspension; the Flyers prospects at the upcoming WJC and more!

On this episode, Isaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony Mingioni of Center Ice Philly Magazine and Off The Post Radio to explore the Flyers most recent prospect signings, where they fit and the road ahead in light of the SARS-COV2 epidemic. The pair wind up the show by examining how the Flyers were able to be successful this season and by looking back at go-to games and moments from the past that we’re turning to in the interim.

In this episode, we have special guest Jason Myrtetus break down the future of goaltending in the Metro division as many new faces have emerged between the pipes and more are expected. We review the contract situations in various markets which may play a role or be the drivers of change. Also covered are the latest updates from Chuck Fletcher, the NHL offices and more!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Lance Green from steelflyers.com talking Flyers PoHO search, U18’s, Flyers trade candidates, NHL playoffs and more!

In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Durso of 973espn.com to discuss the Scott / Fletcher press conference and what the take home message should be for Flyers fans given the inherent contradictions presented. We’ll also break down the Flyers losing streak-snapping victory vs the Kings; What the off season could look like; Who could be on the move this trade deadline; Flyers good news stories and more!

We’re joined by Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net discussing who’s in and who’s out for each team, the latest Flyers storylines and a dobberhockey.com giveaway!

Isaiah, Chef and new regular Dan (of phillyisflyer.com) are back with exciting new show details and a comprehensive breakdown of the Flyers draft, free agency and trade options with special guest, Russ Cohen of sportsology.com. The quartet also cover which Phantoms are pushing for jobs next year and why the Flyers may be leaning towards re-signing Wayne Simmonds. A real can’t miss episode!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Anthony Mingioni from centericephilly.com and Off The Post Radio as we examine the Flyers first four regular season games under new coach John Tortorella. We take you through game action highlights; Hot starts from Travis Koenecny and Carter Hart; The pick up of Lukas Sedlak and what it could mean for players like Tanner Laczynski; The Sanheim contract; Cooperalls are back and more!

The O&B crew are back with new recruit, draft guru Dan Silver, as the Flyers are a week into training camp and preparing for their exhibition contest vs the Pens. The trio discuss a wide variety of topics including: Flyers players and coaches up for post season awards; Trust in Sanheim-Myers pairing; Jake’s “unfit to play” stint; Carter's close call; The Weber offer sheet 8 years later; Schedule alterations, Vegas betting odds and more!

The O&B crew return as the Flyers head into the remaining two Round Robin games after their victory over the Bruins. We review that game in-depth and look forward to their contests vs the Caps and Lightning and remark about Carter Hart’s milestone. Also discussed are the Raffl injury and Joel Farabee’s insertion into the lineup; NHL Qualifying Round action; the benefits of home ice and more!

Isaiah and Chef return as the Flyers are streaking towards a playoff berth while in the midst of trade rumors & roster changes. With special guests Dan The Flyera fan from phillyisflyer.com and Wes Herrmann from flyersnation.com , the crew tackle game reviews and a candid coaching assessment. Then the conversation heats up further as goalie trade targets are assessed before the Mrazek trade is known. No worries though, as Isaiah comes back to analyze the deal in the show addendum. Before that, listeners are treated to an espionage parody & a free-for-all after the Lindblom announcement.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, as the Flyers exhibition season has begun and first cuts have been made to the roster. We get Bill’s first impressions of Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko and other Flyers newcomers. We also tackle the positives and negatives of keeping rookies like Luchanko; the fallout of Alexei Kolosov’s current posture; Hopes for the power play; the surplus on defense; Guy Gaudreau and more! 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with special guests Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) and Shane Malloy (SiriusXM NHL Radio and hockeyprospectradio.com) as they analyze the first round of the upcoming NHL entry draft mostly through a Flyers lens. We'll take you through most of the 1st round with an emphasis on who the Flyers will select with picks #12 and 32 with an insider analysis on most of the top prospects. We conclude the night with a Flyers injury update, the team's latest Euro player signing and more!

We're back with Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers broadcast network, as we break down the Sean Walker trade to Colorado, the Nick Seeler re-signing and the implications of these deals for this season and beyond. We speculate upon any further moves the Flyers will make before the Friday deadline and delve into what the team could be looking at this summer. Further discussions cover Denver Barkey, Emil Andrae, Flyers playoff chances, the tough schedule ahead and more!

The O&B crew return to breakdown the Flyers first three games and analyze what's behind their early success. Then they are joined by former Flyer Riley Cote who provides his own insight and goes on to discuss his successful lifestyle-enhancement venture with bodychekwellness.com . The episode concludes with a Phantoms prospect update, a schedule preview and more!

The O&B crew are joined by Russ Joy from Snow The Goalie and crossingbroad.com to discuss the state of the franchise as the Flyers are in free fall. Also discussed are Sam Morin’s perseverance; Assessing the Giroux era; A new plan for Chuck Fletcher; How to fix Carter; Phantoms rookies and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back analyzing the installation of Chuck Fletcher as the Flyers new general manager. The trio comprehensively examine Ron Hextall’s demise and also discuss the firings of Chris Pryor, Gord Murphy as well as the hiring of Rick Wilson and what it all portends. Finally, early expectations of the new GM are laid out along with the future of head coach Dave Hakstol. A taut episode we know you’ll enjoy!

In this episode, we review the team’s first four games and evaluate where they’re at after going 3-1 to start the season. Having incurred 3 significant injuries already, the Flyers depth will be tested and we discuss the players that’ll need to step up as well as options available outside the organization. We close out the night discussing Jake’s press freakout, our first fan Q&A and the schedule ahead.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return as the Flyers are at the All Star break. We breakdown the implications of their recent improved play and how it will effect their trade deadline strategy. We explore who stays, who goes and what younger players may get a look see as a result. Also discussed are Fletcher’s future, the “old boy network” and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back to sort through the updates coming out of the Flyers just concluded rookie camp and preview their upcoming NHL training camp. Joining them after filing on-site reports is Jamey Baskow from flyersnittygritty.com to get the latest on who’s healthy, who’s hurt, who met their fitness goals and what to expect as the Flyers head into preseason action.

Isaiah and Chef are joined by special guest Russ Cohen of Off The Post radio and Locked On Network, to discuss what might be the last days of Claude Giroux’s Flyers’ career as the trade deadline looms this Monday. We look back on the legacy of Giroux’s 1000 games in Philly, what a trade for him might look like and where the team looks to improve this off season. We’ll also discuss Ivan Provorov, some prospects who could be on the Flyers radar, Phantoms who could see NHL time and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan welcome Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com as the Flyers have played above expectations during most of their 4-4-1 start to the season. We focus in on some of the game dynamics, and the early lineup and roster moves with players such as Sam Ersson, Emil Andrae and especially, Morgan Frost. We also break down Cutter Gauthier’s game and how it might project playing under Flyers coach John Tortorella.

Isaiah and Chef B are back with special guests Jamey Baskow from phillysportsnetwork.com and Dan the Flyera fan from phillyisflyer.com . After an acknowledgement of the Eagles accomplishment and the introduction of the new show monitor, they dive right in to discuss the cauldron of controversy surrounding Hak, Hexy and Travis Sanheim. These topics are given a fairly calm, objective analysis that covers the full spectrum of opinion. Isaiah identifies the 3 decrees from Ron Hextall that divided the fan base and appeared to be at odds with each other, even as the team played it’s way into a playoff position. Also discussed are highlights from the Eric Lindros retirement ceremony and more. Not to be missed.

Isaiah and Chef are joined by guest panelist Jim Iacovone of hwradio.net as they host Russ Cohen of sportsology.com. They examine the Flyers recent play at the beginning of their west coast trip; John Tortorella's personnel decisions; the Morgan Frost dilemma; how to fix the PP; Cutter Gauthier, Matvei Michkov and much more! 

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In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie O’Connor of theathletic.com and broadstreethockey.com to preview the Flyers 2021-22 season. Coming off an up and down exhibition showing with so many changes, we project what the team will be and whether or not they will look the same by season’s end. From there we cover the Brown waiver claim; The immediate future of Morgan Frost; Lineups and special teams; AV’s job security; Season predictions and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are joined by Russ Joy from Snow The Goalie and crossingbroad.com to discuss the Flyers recent play and a magic night for Carter Hart. Then the crew hash through the latest trade deadline rumors; Mike Yeo’s emphasis on culture and it’s implications for the development process for players like Frost, Ratcliffe and much more!

The O&B crew return to full capacity in this special O&B episode to discuss the Flyers recent game action and the controversies surrounding the call up of Joel Farabee and the presence of Chris Stewart. Also featured are AV comments, a near career-ending injury by Kevin Hayes, schedule updates and more!

The O&B trio are back with “The Great Flyers Debate” featuring Dan on a panel with Jamey Baskow of phillysportsnetwork.com and Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com to hash out team issues from the past, present and future. Not to overlook current events in Flyerland or the NHL at large, the quintet tackle all the latest before the fireworks ensue including: NHL playoff updates; IIHF World Championships; trade rumors, coaching and front office updates and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers are on a 5 game losing streak and have won only 5 of their last 21 games. All the while, calls for the dismantling of the team are coming from many quarters. We’ll take stock of where the team stands at this juncture and project possible avenues going forward. We’ll also discuss game action; The team’s long-standing cultural and identity issues; Giroux’s future; Cam York, Sam Morin and more!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphiladelphia.com as we put a final wrap on the Flyers trade deadline activity. We also discuss the team’s Florida road split, the injuries on defense, the Torts suspension, keeping Scott Laughton and more!

In this episode, Isaiah, Dan and Chef break down game action from the Flyers and Pens played earlier in the evening. Then we are joined by Jamey Baskow from flyersnittygritty.com and Steve “Pearlo Wisdom”, to breakdown the NHL qualifying rounds in the East and West and give our predictions. Also, we discuss the bubble roster, Oskar Lindblom’s new deal, NHL news and notes and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers have lost 12 games in a row and are as beaten mentally as they are beat up physically. They are winless in ’22. Tonight, we go through an analysis of what fans should demand from the organization to get through this disastrous season. We also discuss Keith Yandle tying Doug Jarvis’ ironman streak, Bob Clarke comments, trade speculation and more!

Isaiah and Chef B are back to dig into Flyers lineup options with Claude Giroux, deep dive into the true value of Sean Couturier, assess Flyers biggest playoff competitors in the upcoming season, evaluate some of their recent draft trends and more.

Isaiah and Dan are back with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com to discuss the Flyers trade of Ivan Provorov to Columbus in a 3 way deal that also included the LA Kings. From there the trio examine Flyers GM Danny Briere's next moves, including : A potential Carter Hart trade; Other vetersans who could be moving on; Flyers draft and didates; Front office changes and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso from 973espn.com as the Flyers are on a 7 game losing skid. We summarize the Flyers season a quarter of the way through and touch on recent game highlights. We also break down Chuck Fletcher’s injury updates and their implications; Injury replacement candidates; What kind of moves will the GM make?; Chris Therien on Eric Lindros and more!

In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Johnson from ahlreport.com, to discuss the Flyers last three 2 game sets, the new AHL season and an update about the Montreal Canadiens. We also delve into the Laine- DuBois trade; TK getting scratched; the Flyers “process”; the schedule ahead and more!

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Kevin Fortier of flyersfaceoffs.com in this O&B Special : Flyers Five x Five, Vol 3.  Isaiah and Kevin discuss: The case for Phil Myers; Doug Hamilton on the market and alternatives; Player value vs sunk cost; Whither Nolan?; Under-the-radar targets, NHL playoffs and more!

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com in this O&B Special : Flyers Five x Five, Vol 2. More like 5 x 11 tonight, Isaiah and Anthony discuss: Fletcher Presser; Where to go from here; Putting this era in perspective; Ekholm or Ellis, something has to change on D; Other trade targets

In this episode, we break down the Flyers coming off an impressive win right before the All Star break and dive deep into the challenges ahead in their drive to make the playoffs. We delve further into Chuck Fletcher's press conference, personnel moves, trade chatter, playoff factors and players who could return from injury. We also cover Gritty's brush with reality and more!

Isaiah is back with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com as we catch up with the latest about the Flyers and Matvei Michkov, the Hilferty/Jones media availability, trade talk, possible player buyouts, draft strategies and more!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Steve Kournianos from thedraftanalyst.com as we take a final look at the NHL entry draft with the Flyers poised to select at the #5 overall slot. We review which prospects could be available and who the Flyers could take. We also take stock of the draft as a whole and sift through the various rumors associated with the team and their implications. Plus, a run down on the Flyers youngest top prospects, the latest on Ivan Fedotov, the hiring of assistant coach Brad Shaw and more!

The O&B squad is back to full capacity for their “Flyers Season Preview Show”. Joining them is special guest Dave Isaac, Flyers beat writer from the courierpostonline.com . The O&B Puckcast is now the official thefourthperiod.com Philadelphia Flyers podcast. From there the crew dig in with the latest Flyers goings on including: AV’s impact so far; Pre-season & what it portends; Chuck Fletcher’s goals & how far he’ll go to achieve them; The Patrick dilemma; Roster flux & kids who stand out; Carter Hart expectations; Line combos, PP & PK; Flyers & NHL season forecast & more! 

In this episode, Isaiah goes one-on-one with Steve Duncan of steelflyers.com to assess where the Flyers are at after 13 games and an enforced COVID break. We ask: Who’s helping this team and whose play needs to pick up?; Where can they improve and how?; What could the trade deadline look like?; Then we tackle Hextall and Burke with the Pens and more!

In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Durso of 973espn.com to discuss the Claude Giroux trade and wrap up the rest of the Flyers activity before the deadline. We touch on some of the major acquisitions league-wide and  examine the prospects of Owen Tippett in Philly; which Flyer roster players could be elsewhere next season; Phantoms who could see NHL time; team needs in ’23 and more!

On tonight’s show we are joined by Flyers beat writer Dave Isaac of cpsj.com , as we comprehensively break down the NHL trade deadline from a Flyers and league-wide perspective. Then we look ahead at the Flyers remaining schedule and analyze how they are positioned in their quest for a playoff spot. This is a jammed-packed episode full of fun facts and forward looking observations. Not to be missed!

Isaiah and guest panelist Kyle Warner are back tonight as we focus on the Flyers this time with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net. We assess the Philly off season, all the latest storylines, including Ivan Fedotov, Mass Rizzo, Matvei Michkov, Cutter Gauthier and more! flyersknittygritty.com  dobberhockey.com

Isaiah, Chef & Dan are back to discuss the implications of the Flyers recent 180° turnaround and what it portends. Then Isaiah goes 1 on 1 with the estimable Bill Meltzer from Flyers.NHL.com and hockeybuzz.com to examine the broader context of the Flyers season so far. A rare episode you won’t want to miss!

In this special episode, Isaiah and Dan catch up with the latest Flyers news before training camp including the team’s RFA signings; Coots and Farabee extensions; Brassard added; Flyers new synergy; Prospects who may see NHL time; AHL or CHL for Foerster, Wisdom, et al; Flyers hall-of-fame and more!

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The O&B crew are back with the Flyers at mid season and it’s evaluation time. In the midst of a disappointing West Coast trip, the Flyers are still in a playoff spot but teetering and with special guest Angry Jim, the gang tackle all the latest developments including: Recent game action with analysis; Flyers in the 2010’s retrospective; Morgan Frost demotion; Konecny an All Star; Chuck Fletcher’s decisions and the tough road ahead, plus more!

Isaiah and Dan are back with Chef in a Disturbed (concert) state. Joined by Ryan Boyd from PSN and Bill Roark from BSH and Philly Puck Therapy, the O&B crew tackle recent game action; Analyze the Flyers recent trades including a comprehensive breakdown of the Stolarz/Talbot deal; Speculate on the future of Shayne Gostisbehere; TDL predictions; Preview the Wildfire Radio Podcasters Roundtable at Steam Pub and more!

Isaiah and Dan are back with Chef in sick bay, as they are joined by Johan Gärtner of Flyers-podden, to address what the Flyers must do to break out of their streak of mediocrity. The trio tackle the hottest Flyer topics including: Fletcher’s coaching decision - coach Q or bust?; Skinner going to UFA market?; Acquiring help at center and on D; Farabee ready sooner?; and the Raffl re-signing, just to name a few. (Warning- “R" rated just tonight)

The O&B squad returns with the latest info on the Flyers RFAs and then each panelist journeys back to their roots for an unvarnished look at the team from a fan perspective that reaches back to the club's 3rd season. Then the crew comprehensively review news and notes concerning the Seravalli affair; national predictions; the 3rd line wing opening; prospect rankings; the training camp schedule and more!

In this episode, the O&B trio catch up on all of the latest with the NHL’s Phase 3 plan that also includes Hub Cities selection and a 4 year CBA extension, allowing for labor peace in these turbulent times. We also dig into the latest good news about Oskar Lindblom; the loony Draft Lottery; the Flyers losing Vorobyov and Kalynuk and what it means; Flyers playoff odds, UFAs and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return as Ron Hextall is relieved of his duties as the team’s general manager. This stunning turn begs for comprehensive analysis and the O&B crew along with special guest, Flyers beat writer Dave Isaac (from the Courier Post South Jersey), deliver with the insight you’ve come to expect. Another episode you won’t want to miss!

The O&B crew are joined by Russ Cohen from Off The Post Radio and sportsology.com to discuss a plan to fundamentally change the direction of the Flyers; 25 and under Stay or Go; Allison and Cates debuts; Giroux’s milestone; an NHL draft sneak peek and more!

Isaiah and Chef return with Lyle Richardson from SpectorsHockey.net  as we go around the league reviewing the NHL off season including the latest moves by the Calgary Flames. We work our way through virtually every club culminating with a comprehensive review of the mess that the Flyers appear to be in. From there, we cover some key upcoming dates for the Flyers, a WJC Flyer prospect update, the latest on Ivan Fedotov and more!

In this episode, Isaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com  to take a broad view of what has transpired so far in the Flyers early season. Rather than going through detailed game analysis, we ask the questions that many in the fan base have been asking for many years - questions such as: Is there a pathway to a Cup anytime soon?; Should Chuck Fletcher have been more aggressive this past off season?; What players are essential to the team now and going forward?; What type of players would put them over-the-top?….and more!