PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

We’re back with a new week of Flyers coverage, and with a road trip down the southeastern coast coming up, Bill & Kelly talk about a few big picture questions facing the Orange & Black- how is Matvei Michkov’s Rookie of the Year race going, and how are the 2025 draft picks shaping up? We also will get into the Sam Ersson injury, and how John Tortorella & Co. should handle the goaltending situation while the #1 is out. Plus, WHO ARE THE FLYERS HIDING FROM US?!

Sam Ersson, after allowing 1 goal over his previous 2 starts, exited Saturday afternoon’s game with an injury after only 7:36 of play, and saving all 8 shots he faced. Bill, Kelly & Charlie break down what losing Ersson could mean, as well as what is going on with the Flyers’ offense.

The Flyers closed out another defensive battle for a victory, their first consecutive wins of the season, beating the Blues 2-1. The defense and Sam Ersson were spectacular, and Bobby Brink scored the winner late in the third to seal the victory. Bill, JP & Charlie break down the win and what the Flyers can build on going into November.

Happy mischief night, PHLY Flyers Fam! On the eve of Halloween, we’re taking a look at the first ten games for a number of Orange & Black players to determine who has been a trick, and who has been a treat. Charlie, Kelly and Bill discuss Matvei Michkov, John Tortorella and his staff, Owen Tippett, and A whole bunch of other Flyguys, all with a little Halloween fun.

A shut-out victory for Sam Ersson! Tyson Foerster's 2nd-period goal and Joel Farabee's empty-netter sealed the deal for the Orange and Black, as they escape from Boston with a 2-0 victory, their first regulation win in Boston since 2011. Bill, Charlie, and Kelly discuss the game, Ersson and the defense's performance, and much more.

The goaltending has been bad. The offense has been inconsistent, at best. The defense has been banged up. The Philadelphia Flyers seem to be struggling in all phases of the game to start the 2024-25 season, posting the league’s 2nd worst points-percentage and 2nd worst goal-differential in the NHL. Charlie & Bill break down what has gone right for the Orange & Black (Matvei Michkov!) and everything else that has gone wrong in the first few weeks of the season.

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Flyers were right back to looking like the listless team they’ve been for a majority of the season, after what was a promising performance on Saturday. Aleksei Kolosov was up and down in his debut, but it was a completely non-existent forecheck or any offensive push that doomed Philly against the Montreal Canadiens. Bill, Steve and Charlie break down the game, and what might be next for Kolosov and Emil Andrae.

Sean Couturier picked up his 500th point and first goal since last February in style, and went on to score 3 and combine with linemates Matvei Michkov and Travis Konecny for 12 points in a 7-5 Flyers win, their first at home and first in regulation of the season. Bill, JP & Charlie break down the action and look ahead to tomorrow’s game as well.

TGIF! The Flyers are looking to bounce back this weekend with back-to-back home games on Saturday and Sunday. Bill and Charlie are off today, but we still have you covered! A BRAND NEW mailbag edition of PHLY Flyers. Is Sean Couturier's treatment the reason the Flyers are struggling? Is John Tortorella's line juggling messing with chemistry? Who is a legitimate coaching option post-Torts? And more!

The Flyers were close to pulling off an epic early season comeback, turning a 4-0 blowout into a 4-3 game, but some late decisions by the Orange and black killed them after a stellar effort in the second half of the game. Charlie, Kelly & Bill breakdown the night, including Matvei Michkov’s big night, Ivan Fedotov’s rollercoaster and wtf is Egor Zamula up to?

A season that began with a buzz thanks to the addition of Matvei Michkov and the anticipation of young players like Tyson Foerster, Bobby Brink and Jamie Drysdale stepping up has not gone according to plan thus far. Philadelphia’s 5v5 offense continues to struggle, and now the power play is hurting after allowing a pair of short-handed goals to the Washington Capitals in defeat on Tuesday night. Bill, Charlie & Steve break down the home loss and what it’s going to take for the Flyers to find their game again.

The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a 1-3-1 start, and fans have questions about a season that had a bit more buzz than years passed. Ivan Fedotov has stunk, Sean Couturier is on the left wing of the 4th line, Jett Luchanko hasn’t scored a point and John Tortorella is getting some flak for this team’s rough start. Bill & Kelly discuss what has gone on over the first 5 games of the season and field listener questions from social media.

The Flyers are finally back in Philadelphia and maybe they left their jam out west, because Saturday’s home opener was a failure. Sam Ersson did what he could but the defensive zone coverage and offensive zone creation looked a lot like the team that lost 12 of 17 to end the 2023-24 season. Bill & JP break down the loss, and what’s next for the 1-3-1 Flyers.

Well, at least it didn’t go to overtime. The Flyers certainly seemed eager to get back to Philadelphia, and not all that interested in challenging the Seattle Kraken to a competitive hockey game after the first 20 minutes. Scott Laughton scored a pair in the first, and the Flyers lead 2-1. Then Fedotov imploded and Philly’s defense wasn’t much better as Seattle scored 4 unanswered in the middle frame to effectively end the game before the final frame. Bill, Steve and Charlie break down a disappointing end to the road trip.

We’re three games into the 2024-25 season and the Philadelphia Flyers have picked up 3 standings points in their first 3 games of the year. On today’s show, Kelly & Bill discuss the biggest stories from the first 3 games including Matvei Michkov’s early success, Jett Luchanko’s role, what’s up with Sean Couturier, and early returns on the goaltending.

He did it! Matvei Michkov, in a nationally televised game against the Stanley Cup favorite Edmonton Oilers, scored two power play goals in the first period, the first 2 of his young NHL career. Bill & Steve Jacot (Flyperbole) break down the Philadelphia‘s third game of this 4 game season opening road trip, with Charlie joining from Rogers Place.

Through the first two games of the Flyers’ season-opening Western Conference road trip, Philadelphia is 1-1-0. Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko have both made their debuts, with the former recording his first career point on a power play assist in Calgary. Sam Ersson impressed in his first start, while Ivan Fedotov was a bit of a rollercoaster. Charlie, Kelly and Bill take a step back and look at the first 2.44% of the 2024-25 regular season

Join Bill and Kelly as they break down the Flyers' matchup versus the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Plus, hear from Charlie O'Connor live from Calgary to discuss performances from Ivan Fedotov, Morgan Frost, Matvei Michkov, and more.

Friday at 10pm, the new era truly begins. The puck will drop on the 2024-25 season in Vancouver with Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko in orange and black. Sean Couturier will be wearing the C. Jamie Drysdale is healthy. Coming off of Wednesday’s mailbag show, one question has stood out- the best & worst case scenarios for individual players. So today, Bill & JP will run down the roster and give their takes on the best and worst ways the season could go for each player, and the team as a whole.