Broad Street Hockey: for Philadelphia Flyers fans

We have another busy day to get through all the Philadelphia Flyers news and rumors floating around.First, Noah Cates is Danny Briere's most recent piece of business, signing an extension today for 4 years with a $4 million AAV.Also, Roger McQueen has said he's 10/10 healthy following a misdiagnosis of his back injury. If the 6-5 center prospect is truly 100%, can the Flyers afford to pass on him if available at #6?There's also Charlie's first Mock Draft, a Brent Flahr Q&A in the Inquirer, and more!

On this Monday edition of PHLY Flyers, we're back to breaking down potential Philadelphia draft picks who could be selected with the 6th overall pick on June 27th, and it's time to discuss winger Victor Eklund!Charlie & Bill examine the speedy Swede, and if Danny Briere can afford to take a shot on a sub-six foot right-handed wing, given the need for centers and size up front in Philly.Coming off the London Knights' Memorial Cup victory last night, we'll also talk prospects Denver Barkey & Oliver Bonk, and when Flyers fans could expect to see them in Orange & Black.

Yesterday, it was announced that Tyson Foerster signed a 2-year contract extension prior to becoming a restricted free agent on July 1st. This continues a pattern of bridge deals following entry-level contracts. Charlie & Bill discuss the possible motivation behind avoiding long term contracts for young players, and what's on the table for remaining RFAs Cam York, Noah Cates and Jakob Pelletier.Plus, a look at the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

Marco Rossi seems to have been linked to the Philadelphia Flyers for over a year, and yesterday, a report from RG Media came out that Danny Briere has expressed interest in the diminutive center.On today's show, Charlie & Bill debate the price Philly could and should pay for Rossi, the 2020 9th overall pick.Plus, a discussion on the Stanley Cup Playoffs and where the Carolina Hurricanes stand after being eliminated in 5 games by the defending champion Florida Panthers.

We're continuing our breakdowns of potential Philadelphia Flyers draft picks at #6, with a look today at Porter Martone.If Martone falls to the Flyers, would it make sense for Danny Briere to select the winger over a much-needed center?Plus, more on Ian Laperrière and the change at the helm behind the bench in Allentown.

Big day of Philadelphia Flyers conversations after the holiday weekend. We're back to discussing possible draft prospects for Danny Briere & Co. at the sixth pick with Soo Greyhounds forward Brady Martin.Plus, we're reacting to the rumors and speculation regarding the Flyers refusing to trade Rasmus Ristolainen for “a haul,” as well as reports of Aleksei Kolosov heading back to the KHL.

On this Friday edition of PHLY Flyers, we're discussing a number of potential offseason moves Philadelphia could make in the coming weeks and months.Charlie & Bill converse about Maxim Shabanov, the Russian star rumored to be headed to the NHL following his KHL season ending in a loss in the championship round.Plus, they'll debate Mitch Marner's free agency and Danny Briere's potential interest in the Leafs' UFA star, as well as other trade and signing options that include Owen Tippett, Aaron Ekblad, Ukko Pekka-Luukkonen, and more.

We had so much fun discussing everybody's Philadelphia Flyers mailbag questions yesterday that we're finishing it up today!Bill & Kelly are back and discussing questions about the best possible linemates for Matvei Michkov, as well as where Jett Luchanko would rank in this year's draft and what needs to happen to Philly's center depth to make them a contender. And we'll talk about next summer and the Orange & Black's front office targeting 2026 as the BIG offseason.Plus, a look at the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

You've got questions, we've got answers!On today's show we're opening up the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners and social media followers. From whether Dan Vladar is the short-term answer in net for the Philadelphia Flyers, to the best possible linemates for Matvei Michkov, Bill & Kelly answer your hockey inquiries, as well as some more on the less-pertinent side.

Rick Tocchet is the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Whatever you think about the hire, that box is checked on Danny Briere's offseason priority list. So what are the next big undertakings for Philadelphia's front office? Is there anything more important than finding Matvei Michkov's center? Is a coaching staff that can bring along young prospects and fix the power play a bigger deal for this summer? And how fixated should we be on a BIG acquisition?

It's time to get back to discussing the prospects of the 2025 NHL Draft, after taking a detour for a few days last week to cover Rick Tocchet's hiring as the Philadelphia Flyers' new head coach.Today, the long-awaited discussion of Roger McQueen is finally going to happen. Charlie & Bill debate the risk factors of taking the 6-5 center from the Brandon Wheat Kings who missed most of his draft season with a stress fracture of the spine.We'll also discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Conference Finals, with all four teams now set.

It's “meet the new boss day” down at the Wells Fargo Center, as the Philadelphia Flyers introduced their new head coach to the media in a press conference on Friday morning.Charlie, Bill & Steve react to Rick Tocchet and Danny Briere's statements, and continue to analyze the decision to make Tocchet the 25th head coach in franchise history.

The reactions to the Philadelphia Flyers signing Rick Tocchet to be their new head coach continue, as we delve further into his resume and fans' thoughts on the hire.And we'll pick up where we left off with draft prospects, taking a deeper look into one of the most interesting potential draftees, Roger McQueen.

Following a series of tweets from NHL personalities Darren Dreger and John Buccigross, it seemed as if Danny Briere & Keith Jones were close to telling the rest of Philadelphia that Rick Tocchet will, in fact, be the Flyers next head coach.And now here we are, minutes before showtime and reports have surfaced that the deal is done and Tocchet has been signed, sealed and delivered to the city he spent two stints as a player.Charlie & Bill debate the hire and what it means for the direction of the franchise.

Our draft prospect breakdowns continue today with Brantford Bulldogs center Jake O'Brien. And despite the familiar last name, unlike yesterday, he is not related to a previous Philadelphia Flyers draft pick!Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss the possibility of Danny Briere selecting O'Brien 6th overall, as well as the continued search for a head coach and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

We're continuing our breakdowns of potential draft prospects that the Philadelphia Flyers might leave the 2025 NHL Draft with by diving into Caleb Desnoyers, brother of Lehigh Valley Phantoms' Elliot Desnoyers.Charlie & Bill discuss the possibility of drafting Desnoyers, as well as the Stanley & Calder Cup Playoffs.

This week was all about the looming NHL Draft, and the Flyers' options at No. 6. It's a pick they have to get right. One way to get it right? Avoid the mistakes of the past.  

We're continuing our deeper look into potential prospects Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers could draft 6th overall in June, and after diving into James Hagens yesterday, Charlie & Bill discuss Anton Frondell today.Plus, a conversation about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the impact Scott Laughton is making on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Now that the NHL Draft order has been determined, it's time to start looking at potential prospects who could end up being available when the Philadelphia Flyers make their pick at six.Today we'll look at James Hagens, who was the presumed number 1 overall pick a year ago, but fell off after his good-not-great freshman season at Boston College.Charlie & Bill will also discuss Philly's search for a head coach, as well as talk a little Stanley Cup Playoffs.

On Monday night, Philadelphia Flyers fans held their breath for a fourth ping pong ball to give the Orange & Black the first overall pick for only the 2nd time in franchise history.Instead, fate dropped Philly from 4 to 6 in the draft and now the question is, which of the 2nd tier prospects will remain for Danny Briere to choose once the first 5 prospects come off the board.Charlie & Bill discuss the draft, as well as a burning question among some of the Flyers fanbase- should Philadelphia reunite with Claude Giroux?

It's finally here! The NHL Draft Lottery airs tonight, and the Philadelphia Flyers along with the rest of the league will find out officially where they will pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.Listen live with Bill, Charlie, and Kelly along with a few PHLY Diehards to find out where the Flyers will land!

Happy Cinco de Lotto to all who celebrate! The NHL's draft lottery is just hours away, and on today's show we'll be spinning Tankathon, and talking about the players whose futures will be determined tonight. Is Matthew Schaefer a lock to go No. 1 regardless of who wins? Which center between Anton Frondell, James Hagens, Caleb Desnoyers, Jake O'Brien and Roger McQueen fits best in Philly? And, of course, could the Flyers double dip in the top-10 by trading future assets?Charlie, Kelly & Bill also discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as well as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms series against the Hershey Bears.

We've made it to Friday once again!On today's episode, Charlie & Bill react to a huge night of elimination games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights advancing to the second round, and the Avalanche forcing a game 7 against the Stars.We also discuss the latest in the Philadelphia Flyers coaching search, including rumors on Rick Tocchet's future and a new candidate added to the mix.

Late last night, NHL Insider Kevin Weekes reported Western Michigan head coach, and this year's NCAA champion, interviewed for the Philadelphia Flyers head coaching gig. Charlie & Bill discuss Ferschweiler's candidacy, connections to Keith Jones, and what it could mean for the coaching staff.We also talk Jon Cooper rumors following Tampa Bay's ouster from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the possibility of Coop becoming available.

The Vancouver Canucks announced that head coach Rick Tocchet has decided he would not be returning as the Head Coach for the team.Is Tocchet's hiring as the Flyers next head coach now inevitable? Bill and Charlie discuss Tocchet's career and coaching record, the head coach openings around the NHL, and more.Plus, a TANKTHON SPIN!

All signs point to Rick Tocchet being a serious contender as Danny Briere's first coaching hire of his tenure as the Flyers' GM. But while we've discussed alternatives, today we debate which could be actual challengers to the presumed favorite in Tocchet.Charlie, Kelly & Bill talk coach candidates, Stanley Cup Playoffs and more on Tuesday's episode.

We're finishing up player grades for the Philadelphia Flyers today, comparing our report cards for the Orange & Black's goaltending and defense.We're also catching up on all the weekend's Stanley Cup Playoff action, and discussing Philly's search for a new head coach.

It's the first F-Around Friday of the Philadelphia Flyers' offseason, and we're kicking off the festivities with a MAILBAG! Kelly & Bill answer questions about the Orange & Black's goal song, assembling a dream team of Flyers through the franchise's history, hats, and maybe even some current hockey as well!

Charlie might be away, but he's still hooking us up with content!Yesterday we broke down Matvei Michkov's rookie season, and Charlie's player grade for him, and now today we're looking at the rest of the forwards' grades and coming up with our own, as well (read Charlie's article: https://allphly.com/flyers-report-cards-konecny-michkov-couturier/)!Bill & Kelly evaluate Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier, Tyson Foerster and the rest of Philly's offense.Plus, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are up 1-0 in the first round of the AHL Playoffs, and a TANKATHON SPIN!

As we transition to the offseason, it's time to start evaluating individual Flyers players and who else should we start with than star rookie Matvei Michkov!Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss Michkov's stats, relationship with the coaching staff (read: John Tortorella), his Calder Trophy odds, and what they expect of The Mad Russian in Year 2.Plus, news breaks that Rocky Thompson and other assistant coaches won't be retained, a Tankathon spin, a Stanley Cup Playoff conversation and a look at the Phantoms first round Calder Cup Playoff matchup against the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins with Madeline Campbell.

Our focus on the Philadelphia Flyers' year-end press availabilities continues on today's episode, with a look at interim head coach Brad Shaw's exit interview, as well as Matvei Michkov's, team captain Sean Couturier's, and several other key players.Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss each player's season and comments, and how it impacts their perceptions of each player heading into Danny Briere's critical offseason.

The Philadelphia Flyers 2024-25 season has officially come to an end. The team played its last game a few days ago, dropping the finale in regulation to secure the 4th worst record in the NHL. And this weekend, the players, coaches and front office conducted exit interviews with the media, officially signaling the beginning of the offseason.Charlie, Kelly & Bill react to comments from the GM, interim coach and star players on today's episode.

The 2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers season has ended, but we're still going to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs and predict the outcome of each first round series!Charlie, Kelly & Bill also look back on John Tortorella's tenure and how we'll remember him in Philly, and discuss Brad Shaw's exit interview, and anything else learned on the first day of locker clean outs at the Flyers Training Facility.

Despite the best efforts of Matvei Michkov (2 goals), the Philadelphia Flyers accomplished the goal, losing in regulation to ensure the 4th best odds in the 2025 Draft Lottery.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the “loss,” and what's to come in the Flyers offseason.

Philadelphia Flyers fans have long surmised Mike Sullivan could be the top candidate to replace John Tortorella once Torts' presumed role changed from head coach to the front office.With that obviously not happening, the question is will Tortorella's protege still be a candidate, assuming he and the Penguins part ways.Bill & Charlie discuss Sullivan, as well as Andrew Brunette's potential candidacies.Plus, Sean Couturier's comments regarding his former bench boss, a Tankathon spin, and more!

The Philadelphia Flyers have made a habit out of winning meaningless games to hurt their draft lottery chances, but with their Stanley Cup Playoff hopes on line, Columbus Blue Jackets netminder Jet Greaves came into the Wells Fargo Center and shutdown Philly in the second-to-last game of both teams' season.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss, and discuss the Draft Lottery implications of the game, as well as the Orange & Black's team awards, and the latest in John Tortorella Fallout.

With only two games remaining in the Philadelphia Flyers season, we're taking a look at some head coaching candidates, including another look at Pat Ferschweiler after his Western Michigan Broncos won the NCAA National Title over the weekend.Could connections to Flyers President Keith Jones, and prospect Alex Bump, put the WMU coach over the top?Plus, Charlie & Bill talk Tyson Foerster's hot streak, the goalie situation, the draft lottery and more!

It took more than 60 minutes, But Claude Giroux's Ottawa Senators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime, marking Philly's 22nd post-regulation game of the season.Bill & Steve break down the loss, and discuss the future of the Orange & Black's goaltending, coaching, and more!

The Flyers and Islanders, as they always seem to do, needed not only overtime, but a shootout to determine a winner in this matinee matchup in South Philly. Ultimately it was Tyson Foerster and Sam Ersson who prevailed, eliminating the Isles from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.Bill & Kelly break down the win, and the Orange & Black's late season surge since John Tortorella was relieved of his duties.

How about a MAILBAG DAY?With only four games left and the Philadelphia Flyers eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention, fans are invested in the NHL Draft Lottery odds, and hoping for an active offseason.Bill & Kelly answer questions about replacing Ivan Fedotov and upgrading the goalie position, how the GM will attack this offseason and spend his draft picks, as well as Cutter Gauthier's breakout, other rebuilding teams' timelines, and Wrestlemania.

he New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers played a pretty boring first 40 minutes of hockey, and then exploded for 9 goals in the 3rd period to send the pro-tank Philly fans on a roller coaster of relief and annoyance.Ultimately, it was the Orange & Black who prevailed, damaging their bid for the 4th best odds in the 2025 Draft Lottery.Charlie & Bill break down the “win,” and discuss Aleksei Kolosov's place in the organization.

We're continuing to make our way through potential Philadelphia Flyers head coaching candidates, looking at a few “retread” options today in Jay Woodcroft, Luke Richardson, and Joel Quenneville.Plus, Charlie, Kelly & Bill look back at their preseason predictions for Flyers leading scorer, MVP, and best d-man, and discuss why basically none of their predictions came true.