Flyers Talk: A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

Some defensemen definitely fall under this listHow about a winger with 30-goal upside?A trade addition has a chance to win over the FlyersYes, of course goaltenders are discussed!

-Did the Flyers accomplish what they wanted?-Is Rick Tocchet the right guy for the job?-The Flyers had restricted free agents to re-sign-Will Dan Vladar solve the goaltending woes?-The Trevor Zegras trade-How did the Flyers fare in the NHL draft?

0:00 - Good deal for York and Flyers?11:20 - York must have a power play role26:15 - How much can Rick Tocchet help York?33:40 - We take a look at your comments!

0:00 - How does Porter Martone look?11:00 - Early thoughts on Jack Nesbitt?15:00 - Why Alex Bump has impressed17:30 - Let's discuss some fan comments!

0:00 - Was goaltender Dan Vladar a good signing?3:06 - How about center Christian Dvorak?9:00 - Could Tyson Foerster miss time? If so, how will Flyers fill the void?18:45 - What are the overall thoughts on this stretch of the offseason?

The Flyers closed out their 2025 NHL draft with four second-rounders, two fifth-rounders and a sixth-rounder on Day 2. Jordan Hall and Derek Souders break it all down on the Flyers Talk podcast.

The Flyers grabbed arguably the top winger in the 2025 NHL draft and made an interesting move to select a 6-foot-4 center. Jordan Hall, Joe Fordyce and Derek Souders break it all down on the Flyers Talk podcast.

0:00 - Is this a great trade for the Flyers?3:00 - What are the pros and cons of the deal?9:49 - Could Zegras play with Matvei Michkov?18:00 - Does this impact the Flyers' draft plans at all?

0:00 - Taking size vs. going the skill route9:00 - Taking swings vs. going the safe route15:45 - Flyers add third assistant coach18:45 - YouTube comments and questions!

0:00 - Takeaways from Flyers' pre-draft press conference2:05 - Is this the offseason to be aggressive on the trade route?15:00 - Answering questions from our YouTube comment section27:52 - How about the Panthers going back-to-back?

0:00 - Could the Flyers be open to trading the sixth overall pick?7:00 - Out of the seven picks in the first two rounds, how many should the Flyers actually make?14:00 - Breaking down Porter Martone, Brady Martin and Jake O'Brien.

0:00 - Good deals for Foerster and Cates?12:05 - Will James Hagens be there at No. 6?15:55 - Anton Frondell has an all-around game19:35 - Roger McQueen is huge and intriguing

0:00 - Is Owen Tippett the top candidate?3:45 - A clean slate for Cam York6:30 - The coach-captain relationship is huge10:55 - Travis Sanheim doesn't have to start from scratch15:30 - Could Jamie Drysdale take the next step?19:35 - What should Matvei Michkov expect?

0:00 - The Flyers feel Tocchet will help with recruiting10:30 - Is there excitement about what Tocchet can do with the Flyers' resources?25:00 - Why the Flyers didn't care about the former Flyer narrative

0:00 - Our Initial thoughts on the Flyers turning to Tocchet for their new head coach10:00 - Why is a section of the fan base not happy with the hire?15:45 - How much better can the Flyers become in Year 1 under Tocchet?

0:00 - The Flyers can still get a good player or center at No. 65:45 - How badly was Matvei Michkov snubbed?14:30 - Should Jay Woodcroft or Ian Laperriere be considered?

0:00 - Is Rick Tocchet the front-runner for the job?11:45 - The Flyers' job is an attractive one15:30 - The Flyers should have interest in Mike Sullivan21:30 - A look at Pat Ferschweiler's candidacy

0:00 - Flyers move on from Rocky Thompson, two other coaches11:15 - What does Brad Shaw's future hold?16:45 - Revisiting Matvei Michkov's chances at the Calder Trophy

-Danny Briere is looking for a coach to give players a little more freedom-Sounds like the GM is ready to subtract less and add more-Sean Couturier was honest about his relationship with John Tortorella

0:00 - How closely are you following the NHL draft lottery standings?13:45 - Has Tyson Foerster provided some of the most promise from this season?22:15 - What will be the big questions at cleanout day?

0:00 - Pretty cool to see Alex Ovechkin break the all-time goals record6:40 - What does Brad Shaw's future hold?12:30 - Which players are fighting for jobs next season?18:00 - Can any of the goalies change the narrative?

0:00 - Is Matvei Michkov making a certified push for the Calder Trophy?7:45 - Is Lane Hutson getting more love than Michkov?11:50 - What kind of impact did John Tortorella leave on Michkov?21:00 - A noteworthy change by Brad Shaw that has caught our eye

-Was it surprising that it came now?-How did it get to this point?-Tortorella helped rebuild Flyers' standard-What was it like covering Tortorella?-Any candidates come to mind for next head coach?

0:00 - Was the Cam York benching necessary?9:00 - Why was the timing of it not great?17:00 - Where does John Tortorella stand moving forward?

0:00 - How much blame for John Tortorella as the Flyers skid down the stretch?12:15 - What did we think of Tortorella's comments on Rocky Thompson and the power play?24:50 - Despite the struggles, the Flyers are willing to be patient; how about the fans?

0:00 - Just how hard has the trade deadline been on the Flyers?9:30 - But all the blame can't be placed on the trade deadline.21:00 - What are some things to watch down the stretch for the Flyers?

0:00 - How did the Flyers make out at the deadline?3:45 - Danny Briere made the tough call of trading Scott Laughton8:20 - Were the Flyers smart to hold onto Rasmus Ristolainen?12:15 - The Flyers also moved Andrei Kuzmenko and Erik Johnson18:15 - Is the Flyers' rebuild in a good spot?

0:00 - Is Scott Laughton the Flyers' top trade chip?8:00 - Could Rasmus Ristolainen have suitors?14:28 - Any chance the Flyers flip Andrei Kuzmenko?18:10 - Would a trade finish off the Flyers' faint playoff hopes?

0:00 - Overtime loss a damaging one to the Flyers' push?6:15 - Garnet Hathaway takes blindsided hit from Bokondji Imama12:40 - Can Owen Tippett and Matvei Michkov keep this up down the stretch?18:00 - A potential tone-setting type of game against the NHL-best Jets

0:00 - John Tortorella wants the Flyers to make a run, play meaningful games; do they have that in them?10:00 - Andrei Kuzmenko has shown his talent in the first two games16:45 - Could Matvei Michkov have a big stretch run?

0:00 - Has this season pretty much become about the offseason and future?9:45 - Do Flyers have more reason to move Rasmus Ristolainen?16:05 - Can the newcomers eventually give Flyers a lift?

0:00 - Why did the Flyers pull the trigger on this trade now?11:30 - Is it possible Farabee and Frost get better in Calgary?16:20 - A good step for the Flyers to have an active summer?

0:00 - How much weight do these wins over the Devils hold? Signs of the Flyers taking the next step?11:00 - In the big picture, how do we view the direction of this season and the rebuild?26:00 - If the Flyers have a somewhat subdued trade deadline, is that an OK thing?

0:00 - Best the Flyers have played? What has been the biggest key?4:55 - Thoughts on Danny Briere's comments?14:30 - Importance of the Sean Couturier line playing well

0:00 - Did the rout of Cutter Gauthier and the Ducks feel like a galvanizing moment?9:42 - Despite a tough shootout loss to the Blue Jackets, the Flyers have things to like16:00 - Why Joel Farabee's situation is worth monitoring closely

0:00 - Why such a letdown against the Stars? The boos were justified8:00 - One positive was Samuel Ersson returning; perhaps some consistency in net?16:45 - John Tortorella's comments on struggling Matvei Michkov24:05- Cutter Gauthier makes first visit to Philly

0:00 - Goaltending has been the Flyers' biggest problem5:00 - Could the Flyers have addressed it?15:00 - The Flyers haven't helped themselves, either18:00 - Can they still go on a run?

0:00 - Goaltending (again) is the chief concern: Samuel Ersson hurt; how much patience with Aleksei Kolosov?14:47 - Have we liked John Tortorella's lines? Sean Couturier played only 10 minutes in loss to Vegas23:20 - Defensively, not much consistency. Is this par for the course with the development of Egor Zamula and Jamie Drysdale?

-Can the Flyers get the necessary goaltending?-Any concerns with Matvei Michkov's slump?-Will Joel Farabee, Morgan Frost get things going? Will they be trade targets?-Who is the biggest key for the Flyers' defensive success?

John Tortorella benches Cam YorkBad call on the new defensive pairs?What has gone into the Flyers' struggles?Why was Emil Andrae sent to the Phantoms?

Another honest assessment from the head coach, goaltending chatter and more on the latest Flyers Talk podcast with Jordan Hall and Brooke Destra.0:00 - Tortorella critical of top line11:04 - Discussing the goaltender situation17:48 - Looking ahead at the upcoming schedule

0:00 - Scott Laughton erupts for four goals8:40 - Flyers make some decisions in net16:40 - Back-to-back complete performances

0:00 - Was that one of the Flyers' best overall games of season?4:00 - Matvei Michkov on a season-best point streak and his defense has been there, too.10:00 -Joel Farabee quietly piecing things together; Owen Tippett on one of his runs.16:45 - Jamie Drysdale with two promising performances in return from injury.

0:00 - Flyers can't finish crazy comeback4:04 - Tough penalties against Joel Farabee12:45 - Flyers have to be happy with offensive output18:50 - Neither goalie separated itself in the backup competition

0:00 - So much overtime; are Flyers living too close to the edge?3:05 - It's such a positive to have a guy like Matvei Michkov in OT8:40 - Samuel Ersson's return is nearing; the Flyers have a … good goalie problem?10:50 - Who could eventually be the odd man out in net?17:33 - Another stretch of three games in four days for the Flyers