Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Steve Kournianos (thedraftanalyst.substack.com) to preview the World Junior Championships in Ottawa, Canada. We size up the top contenders at the tournament and the best draft-eligible players for Flyer fans to focus on. We also track the progress of the 5 Flyers prospects at the tourney and get Stev…

Isaiah, Chef and the returning Dan Silver are back with the Flyers at 14-13-4 and fighting for a wild card spot after 31 games. We’re joined by Rachel Donner from the Locked On Flyers podcast (https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flyers/) to discuss: the Flyers in playoff contention; Emil Andrae sits while Yegor Zamula plays; Aleksei Kol…

Isaiah and Chef return with Flyers hall-of-famer, Brian Propp (@guffaw26 on X). We delve into his career, his medical recovery and his new book, Angel On My Wing…A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage. We also discuss the Flyer disappointing performance in their last 3 games, the returns of Sam Ersson and Jamie Drysdale and the road ahead! Bri…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 12-10-3 and currently holding down a wild card spot after 25 games. We take a deep dive into their November turnaround including: Better 5 man unit play; Improvement from the backup goalie tandem; Top 4 D solidified by Ristolainen/Andrae pairing and of course, the clutch play of rookie Matvei Michkov…

Isaiah and Chef return with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphilly.com to evaluate the Flyers after 20 games. We discuss the top performers, the biggest surprises and some of the players who have disappointed thus far. Then we look ahead to what’s next and project the future storylines in goal, down the middle, on the blue line and in the t…

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Tie My Skates pod crew to discuss the 6-8-2 Flyers. With the team’s overall process improving, we discuss the emerging storylines, such as the standout play of Emil Andrae; Matvei Michcov’s return after 2 games scratched; the continuing uncertainty in goal behind Sam Ersson and the possibility of diminished roles f…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 4-8-1 and currently tied for last in the NHL after 13 games. We’ll run through some numbers and recent game action indicative of the team’s current slide, including their current issues with 5v5 possession, shot volume/quality and overall synergy. We also discuss the York and Ersson injuries; the ups…

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Flyers at 3-6-1 following last night’s surprising victory in Boston. We discuss the flurry of moves made in the wake of the Aleksei Kolosov and Emil Andrae promotions, the Cam York injury and the decision to send Jett Luchanko back to his CHL team. We also examine some early season metrics, the status’s of Yegor Za…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers have stumbled out of the gate with only one win in their first seven games. We point out the positives, such as the team’s special teams play and the performance of Matvei Michkov, as well as the ineptitude, 5 on 5. We also discuss coach John Tortorella’s erratic response and lineup choices, what may be t…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers have begun the 2024-25 season out West with games vs Vancouver and Calgary. We discuss those two games and launch into our annual season preview show, which was delayed by the recent hurricane near our studio. We breakdown the final roster moves, set the lines, power play u…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers exhibition season and training camp wind down, with the regular season about to begin. We examine the implications of Alexei Kolosov’s arrival and debut, and the impact it may have this season. Then we discuss coach John Tortorella expressing concern about the team’s goaltending and the play of the younge…

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…

Isaiah and Dan return with special guest Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) as we analyze the Flyers rookie camp and spotlight top prospects, including: Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Samu Tuomaala, Oliver Bonk, Emil Andrae, Hunter McDonald and more. Then we pivot to expectations from training camp where the vets report later thi…

Isaiah and the returning Dan Silver are joined by Jason Myrtetus - from the Flyers Broadcasts and the Flyers Daily and Stick2Hockey podcasts - to preview the team’s rookie camp with the arrival of heralded newcomer, Matvei Michkov. We delve into the expectations for Michkov and fellow rookies, Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey and this year’s first round …

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 th…

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! flyersknittygritty.com dobberhockey.com…

Isaiah and Chef are back with Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com, as we take a comprehensive look at the Flyers top prospects, including updates from the recent World Junior Summer Showcase, Keith Jones on the team's strategy and more!Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as Matvei Michkov has arrived from Russia and attended his first official press conference as a Philadelphia Flyer. We breakdown the presser and examine how Michkov’s presence in the lineup effects the upcoming season. We also delve into the Flyers off season decisions at the draft, thei…

The O&B crew return for a two part episode as the Flyers have made their selections at the NHL entry draft in Las Vegas. Isaiah and Dan begin with a breakdown of the team’s draft class with prospect pundit Scott Wheeler of theathletic.com. Then Chef joins the duo to discuss: Draft night reaction and fallout; Matvei Michkov signing his ELC; the Flye…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with an emergency show as all indications point to the Flyers bringing #1 prospect Matvei Michkov over from the KHL. We break down whether this addition will affect the timeline of the team’s rebuild, roster composition, expectations for this season or contract negotiations for players like TK. We also examine the Flyers…

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 sel…

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!Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah is back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as we project what the Flyers off season plan could look like. We speculate on the latest odds of Matvei Michkov becoming a Flyer this season and what impact it would have on the team’s off season plans. We also delve into roster construction, cap management, possible trade targets, potential buyout ca…

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 …

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, as we reflect upon the Flyers 2023-24 campaign and discuss what the team accomplished in their almost playoff season. We break down the Flyers anemic power play, examine the main themes emerging out of the team’s exit interviews and project what’s next for the club in…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers playoff hopes have all but evaporated in the aftermath of an 8 game losing streak, where they’ve been outscored 42-18. We examine how and why things deteriorated, the likely front office response and take an early look at what changes are in store on and off the ice before …

Isaiah and Dan are back with a special episode breaking down the events surrounding the Flyers surprise acquisition of star KHL goaltender, Ivan Fedotov. We examine the implications of this sudden turn of fortune for the Flyers for the remainder of this season and going forward into next year. A quick, but informative and entertaining episode!…

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 Simmon…

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net to recap the top NHL trade deadline deals, opine on the most improved clubs and speculate upon the Flyers playoff prospects. It's a fun episode we think you'll enjoy!Por @oandbpuck

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!Por @oandbpuck

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 summe…

Isaiah. Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com to weigh in on trade deadline speculation involving the Flyers Sean Walker, Scott Laughton and others. We also touch on the NHL Stadium Series experience, Sean Couturier’s appointment as Flyers captain, the playoff chase and more!…

Isaiah and Chef welcome back Dan as the Flyers are on a 4 game winning streak, solidifying their hold on a playoff spot. We discuss recent game action and then explore some of the tough decisions the team’s front office will have to make regarding players such as Sean Walker and Scott Laughton, as the trade deadline looms. We also weigh in on the c…

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 …

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com as the Flyers are wading thru the choppy waters of a losing skid, the Owen Tippett injury and the ominous implications of Carter Hart’s leave of absence. The duo discuss the emergence of Samuel Ersson, roster maneuvers, trades that were or could be on the table, a Tippett contract e…

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 pack…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com with a comprehensive breakdown of the stunning Drysdale - Gauthier trade. Also, looking back at the Flyers first 40 games, the Penguins game downer, the schedule ahead, Gold for Team USA and more!Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back discussing Cutter Gauthier going for gold at the WJC; Oliver Bonk’s tough break; The Flyers rough stretch and what it may portend for their playoff chances; Which players need a reset; Trade options that might help the team at center and on the power play & more!Por @oandbpuck

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 joined by Kevin Kurz of theathletic.com examining the Flyers recent play after their trip out west. Through one third of the season, the Flyers have surprised the entire league with their play as they currently sit in a playoff spot and seem to have recaptured a level competitiveness missing for most of the last decade. Loo…

Isaiah goes one on one with Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com and the Stick 2 Hockey podcast in this O&B Puckcast special episode. With 39 games remaining before the NHL Trade Deadline, the Flyers are in the unique position of competing for the post season while nearly half of the roster has an uncertain future with the club. The duo review …

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso from 973espn.com as the Flyers are at the quarter mark of the season. The crew discuss some of their impressions and how certain metrics are indicative of their surprising start. Most of tonight's show focuses on the team's efforts to balance maintaining a winning culture with short term …

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! flyersnittygritty.com l…

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 Gauthi…

Isaiah and Chef are back with our 200th episode featuring special guest Jason Myrtetus - from the Flyers Broadcast network and Stick2Hockey pod - examining the Flyers first 5 games in the New Era, Torts lineup choices, player breakdowns and more! (Warning: Explicit tonight)Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah and Dan are back with our 2023-24 Flyers Season Preview with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com. We breakdown the final roster moves, set the lines, discuss the prospects and make our fearless forecasts about the Flyers season and the Stanley Cup playoffs - a packed episode!Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah, Chef and Dan examine the final push for roster spots as the Flyers training camp draws to a close, and project the fate of Brink, Foerster, Andrae, Zamula et al. We'll also look at Michkov's hot start in the KHL and more!Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah and Dan welcome Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com for a Flyers training camp update discussing the Devils debacle; Sens-Flyers rumors, including the possible utility of Mathieu Joseph; roster battles; the schedule ahead and more!Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah and Chef are back as we welcome Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, breaking down Flyers rookie camp highlights; previewing regular training camp and the team's mission this season; highlighting players in the spotlight; Matvei Michcov, the Babcock mess and more!Por @oandbpuck

Isaiah, Chef & Dan are back as we focus on #Flyers and Michkov’s KHL plight, front office and scouting changes, Frost’s contract, PTO possibilities and more! *Tonight's show was completed just hours before Morgan Frost signed a 2 yr, $2.1M AAV extension. He will be UFA eligible on July 1st, 2026Por @oandbpuck