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Welcome to Faceoff with Chris! Your source for NHL talk and opinions with special guests mixed in. Chris DiFrancesco is your host and was a credentialed member of the NHL media for over a decade and brings his insights, opinions, and friends behind the mic to talk puck.

Faceoff with Chris


    • Jul 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    36. Flyers Sign Cates and York

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 34:39


    On this episode Chris and Zach discuss the Flyers signing both Noah Cates and Cam York, avoiding arbitration. What do these signings mean for their future with the Flyers? Want to watch the stream of this episode? Click Here!

    35. All Hail Danny Briere / Michkov is a Flyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 37:07


    On this episode we discuss the #Flyers Draft results as a new superstar will be wearing Orange and Black. His name; Matvei Michkov. Chris and Zach break in what will forever be known as the pivotal beginning to a new era of Orange! Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! Rate and Follow on Spotify!

    34. Flyers Trade Kevin Hayes / Draft Day Trade Talk Heats Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 34:31


    On this episode we discuss the trade that went down Tuesday between the Flyers and Blues. The Kevin Hayes era is (finally) over in Philly. Later, we talk about other possible deals that GM Danny Briere may make on Draft Day. Finally, we give our final predictions on who the Flyers will choose with their first pick of the Draft Wednesday night!

    33. Will Flyers Move Konecny and Sanheim / Our Top Draft Target for Flyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 44:30


    On this episode we discuss the top trade targets for Danny Briere and the Flyers as we are getting oh so closer to the NHL Draft. - Will the Flyers deal Konecny, Sanheim, and more? - Flyers should keep TK or Scott Laughton - Who does Chris and Zach want to be the next Philadelphia Flyer with the seventh pick

    32. Flyers News & Notes w/ Bill Meltzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 43:59


    On this episode we chat it up with Flyers insider Bill Meltzer. - The importance of the John LeClair and Patrick Sharp additions to the Front Office - John Tortorella's Patience and Impact - Possible moves before and/or after the NHL Draft - Which players should take the leap forward in 2023-24 - Importance of Scott Laughton inside a young locker-room And more!

    31. EMERGENCY POD w/ Jason Myrtetus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 37:53


    Well, the Philadelphia Flyers broke the hockey world Tuesday afternoon with a 3-team blockbuster trade. Jason Myrtetus from the Philadelphia Flyers joins Chris and Zach to break down the trade and what's to come for the orange and black.

    30. Top 3 Possible Destinations for Connor Hellebuyck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 40:43


    On this episode Chris and Zach give us their top 3 possible destinations for big time goalie trade target, Connor Hellebuyck.

    29. Stanley Cup Preview & Predictions / Flyers NHL Draft Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 61:46


    On this return episode: - Chris & Zach break down the Stanley Cup Final Matchup between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. - How the Golden Knights can win - How the Panthers can win - Who will win the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe trophies - Zach and Chris give us 5 names who should be on the Flyers radar for their 7th pick in the upcoming NHL Draft

    9. Avs Re-sign Key Players/ Flyers Say No to Gaudreau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 32:39


    On this episode: Jason Miller joins Chris to discuss the current state of the Philadelphia Flyers after passing on signing 'high-end' talent. - How did the Flyers manage to get worse? - Are fans finally finished with the bait and switch lies the Flyers franchise continue to roll out? - The Avalanche seem to be re-signing every key player they had hit the market, is Nazem Kadri next? - Who has won and who lost free agency thus far? And more!

    8. Ramblings on NHL Draft, Avs, Flyers, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 23:55


    On this episode 1- #NHLDraft thoughts 2- #Avs trade for goalie 3- #Avs off-season predictions 4- #Flyers draft Gauthier/Trade for DeAngelo 5- #Preds sign Forsberg 6- Other #NHL signings and trades And more! Music Credit: Fall Out Boy

    7. Fletcher Speaks to Media/ Avalanche win the Stanley Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 22:15


    On this episode: - The Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup Champions! - Is Cale Makar the best player in the world? - Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon - Updates on 5th overall pick, injury updates on Ryan Ellis and Joel Farabee, and more! Music Credit: Fall Out Boy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    6. Flyers set to hire John Tortorella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 23:12


    EMERGENCY POD! Multiple reports confirm the Philadelphia Flyers plan to hire John Tortorella as their next head coach!

    5. Coaching Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 17:45


    On this episode provides an update on the Flyers coaching situation and some news surrounding the organization. Intro: 'My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark' - Fall Out Boy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    4. Answering Flyers fans questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 39:14


    On this episode we answer YOUR questions! - How did this roster completely turn to make this team on the NHL's worst? - When will Danny Briere become the GM? - Which free agents can we expect the Flyers to go after? - Chris' top 5 favorite players of all-time - Will the Flyers keep or trade their 5th overall pick? - Who will the next head coach be? - Who will be the next captain of the Philadelphia Flyers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    3. Anthony SanFilippo of Crossing Broad and 'Snow the Goalie' Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 50:56


    On this episode Chris talk to one of the best in the business at covering the Philadelphia Flyers, Anthony SanFilippo! Anthony covers the Flyers for Crossing Broad and is the co-host of the very popular 'Snow the Goalie' podcast. Topics: - How did this go so wrong, so fast - How can ownership can the fans back in the building - The latest on the coaching situation. Can the Flyers 'woo' Barry Trotz to bring this franchise back? Is John Tortorella already on the backburner? (Anthony kind of breaks some news on this pod) - Off-season roster expectations. Do the Flyers have a legitimate shot at Johnny Gaudreau or Filip Forsberg? How about both? And much more! You can follow Anthony on Twitter @AntSanPhilly --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2. Flyers Writer Bill Meltzer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 37:35


    On this episode of Faceoff with Chris we speak to long-time Flyers writer, Bill Meltzer! - Is Barry Trotz a legitimate option for the Flyers in their search for a new head coach? - Was this the most difficult season he's ever covered in Philadelphia? - Flyers off-season plans and how creative GM Chuck Fletcher will have to be to turn this club around - Carter Hart - What the Flyers might do with the fifth overall pick? Keep or deal? And more!

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    1. Flyers Off-season w/ Jason Myrtetus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 62:58


    Welcome back! On this episode we dig deep into the Flyers off-season plans with Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers Broadcast Network! Plus, we break down round one of the NHL playoffs thus far and what we expect the rest of the way.

    Faceoff with Chris - 2021-22 Season Preview & Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 20:55


    Season 2: Epi. 1 On this episode: Flyers Season Preview feat. Over/Unders, Record and playoff thoughts, NHL and individual awards. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2-E1 - Jason Myrtetus on Flyers Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 44:05


    Season 2, Episode 1: On the return episode of Faceoff with Chris - Flyers Media man and hockey guru Jason Myrtetus joins the show to discuss: - Chuck Fletcher's offseason and changed perception from the fan base. - Sean Couturier's massive extension - Carter Hart's rebound season - Claude Giroux's future with the franchise and the captaincy - Ivan Provorov and his Norris potential with retooled defense.

    Faceoff with Chris: Eagles have their man, JT & Didi, Flyers early success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 46:44


    On this episode: Eagles finally have their new leader: Head Coach Nick Sirianni. Phillies: What are their chances at re-signing both JT Realmuto and Didi Gregorious? Flyers: Early scoring success has gotten out to a solid start, but will they hold up health wise and between the pipes? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Eagles Legend Hollis Thomas Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 48:12


    On this episode, Chris has a lengthy conversation with Philadelphia Eagles alumni, Hollis Thomas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Breaking down the Eagles downfall w/ Sean Sowney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 47:39


    On this episode, Chris talks with his best friend of nearly 30 years about the maddening downfall of the 2020 Philadelphia Eagles. What went wrong? Who and what are the catalysts of this nightmare of a season? What happened to Carson Wentz and what does the future hold for the franchise QB? Is Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman safe in their current roles? What can we expect from Jalen Hurts and the play-calling here on out? Finally, what does 2021 hold as of right now? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: A Verbal Destruction of the Philadelphia Phillies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 33:21


    On this episode, Chris is simply put not happy with the direction of the Philadelphia Phillies. He lays down some pipe bombs as to who is to blame and what could come out of this regime for years to come.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: What's next for Phillies after Collapse, Eagles Destruction Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 67:33


    On this episode: Phillies- 1- What happened? 2- What is next for the offseason? 3- Will Middleton do the right thing and FIRE GM Matt Klentak? 4- How can this roster be fixed and built to compete in 2021 Eagles- 1- The loss to the Bengals. 2- Why did Doug Pederson give up and quit on his team and city? 3- What's wrong with Carson Wentz? Can and will it be fixed? 4- Looking ahead to the next three games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Eagles Week 2 Preview, Phillies Playoff Chances

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 45:28


    On this episode, Chris and JB touch on the Eagles Week 1 loss in Washington and then give a preview of their Week 2 matchup against the LA Rams. What can we expect out of Carson Wentz, Doug Pederson, and company? Then the boys discuss the Phillies latest blunders and their chances of making the MLB postseason. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Delco Times' Bob Grotz, and Eagles 2020 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 81:41


    On this episode, Chris and Jay give their breakdown of the 2020 Philadelphia Eagles Season. Plus, Chris talks with Delco Times Sports Columnist Bob Grotz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Answering Fan Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 44:49


    On this episode, Chris answers your questions for the first Q&A episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Faceoff with Chris: Phillies Meltdown, Flyers Playoffs, and Too Early Eagles Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 36:00


    On this episode, Chris and Nick discuss a few things: Phillies: After their double-header meltdown against the Blue Jays, what does the immediate future look like for this franchise. And what changes need to be made Flyers: After back-to-back shutouts and having the Habs on the brink of elimination, the Flyers floundered a chance to close out the first round of the NHL Playoffs. How worried are we about Game 6 and beyond? Eagles: Too early expectations from this team as we are mere weeks away from regular season football. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Flyers Playoff Preview w/ Jason Myrtetus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 30:13


    On this episode, Chris and Jason Myrtetus break down the Philadelphia Flyers first-round playoff matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Top 10 Philadelphia Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 85:29


    Details to follow.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris: Featuring Danny Briere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 37:32


    On this episode, Chris sits down with Philadelphia Flyers legend, Danny Briere. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris Episode 5: Flyers Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 24:46


    On this episode, Chris previews the Philadelphia Flyers' return to actual hockey games. 1- Alain Vigneault and Sean Couturier's NHL Award nominations. 2- Carter Hart and Jakub Voracek's injury/illness scares & Shayne Gostisbehere's resurgence 3- Flyers round-robin and playoff predictions. What we need to see out of the team during the round-robin week. 4- The importance of Carter Hart --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris Episode 4: Jason Peters is back, Phillies ramp up, and Alain Vigneault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 54:36


    On this episode, Chris and Jason cover these topics: Eagles: Jason Peters is back! How does this help the Birds moving forward and are there more moves to come? Phillies: Intersquad games have begun. Who has stood out and what can we expect from their lineup? Flyers: Head coach Alain Vigneault is a finalist for the NHL's Jack Adams Award (best coach). Why he deserves to take home the trophy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris Episode 3: Flyers Broadcaster Jim Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 43:22


    On this episode, Chris has a conversation with the great play-by-play broadcaster for the Philadelphia Flyers, Jim Jackson. Over the last 27 years, Jackson has been the voice of a generation of Flyers fans and has called some of the greatest moments in the franchise's storied history. In this interview, we will get Jackson's views on the Flyers before the stoppage and what we can expect from this Flyers team when they return to gameplay on August 2nd. Jackson, who also play-by-play, pre and post-game shows on radio for the Phillies, talks about baseball returning and possible struggles that may face not just the Phils but all of baseball. Later, Chris asks Jim about what it was like to be around Martin Brodeur just before he broke into the NHL and went on to become one of the greatest goaltenders in league history. Lastly, Jim talks about what it's been like to broadcast next to the likes of Gene Hart, Bill Clement, Gary Dornhoefer, Steve Coates, Keith Jones, and others during his near three-decade career in Philly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris Episode 2: Phillies Talk w/ Kevin Cooney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 78:17


    On this episode, Chris talks about everything that's happening with the Phillies and Major League Baseball with PhillyVoice writer, Kevin Cooney. Chris and Kevin discuss the problems with a 60-game schedule, chances of a start and stop, how the Phillies will fair in this shortened season, and the futures of Didi Gregorious and JT Realmuto. Later, Kevin talks about why MLB continues to have an issue with flailing ratings and market appeal. All this and so much more this week on Faceoff with Chris on the EnterPrize Sports Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faceoff with Chris Ep. 1: Conversation w/ Jason Myrtetus of The Philadelphia Flyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 65:29


    Welcome to episode one of Faceoff with Chris here on the brand new EnterPRIZE Sports Network. On this debut episode, Chris sits down with Philadelphia Flyers media man, Jason Myrtetus. Myrtetus is the jack of all trades when it comes to Philadelphia sports and its media presence and he and Chris talk hockey for nearly an hour. From the Flyers returning from the pandemic break, Alain Vigneault's impact on this roster, and all the way to if Jason believes Alex Ovechkin can catch and surpass one of professional sports' greatest record. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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