Flyers Talk: A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

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

From a blown lead overshadowing the offensive production to some reasons for patience, Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce break down that and more on the latest Flyers Talk podcast.More pleased with the offense or displeased with the blown lead?If the Flyers had Samuel Ersson, would they be in better shape?Flyers have reason to believe young forwards will come aroundIs winning two of the next three doable?

0:00 - What went wrong in the third period? Can the Flyers fix the issues?3:30 - Why John Tortorella was frustrated with Scott Laughton11:00- Did Ivan Fedotov come back to earth?19:00 - Could reinforcements be a game-changer? 

00:00 - John Tortorella pretty aggravated after this one7:27- What did we think of Travis Konecny taking the blame?11:33 - A huge opportunity for the Flyers to rebound18:36 - Matvei Michkov flashing creativity, feistiness 

0:00 - More caught up in the way the Flyers played or the fact that they came back and stole one?6:45 - Was Ivan Fedotov the reason the Flyers won that game?12:15 - How vital of an opportunity is the five-game homestand? 

From Matvei Michkov showing an edge to John Tortorella's team trending in a better direction, Jordan Hall and Brooke Destra discuss that and more on the Flyers Talk podcast. 0:00 - How good was Matvei Michkov after being benched?8:15 - Did being healthy scratched help him?12:08 - Are the Flyers turning a corner?17:45 - Erik Johnson demonstrated his value22:00 - Good decisions looming on defense? 

What did we make of John Tortorella's decision to bench Matvei Michkov? How good were Owen Tippett and Ivan Fedotov? Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce discuss that and more on the Flyers Talk podcast. 0:00 - Surprised or not surprised by the Matvei Michkov healthy scratch? 11:00 - Is Owen Tippett starting to go on a run? 20:00 - Did Ivan Fedotov just make things interesting in net?

From the continued concerns in net to some decent signs offensively, Jordan Hall and Brooke Destra discuss that and more on the Flyers Talk podcast. 0:00 - A loss that really stings for the Flyers 5:30 - Key pieces saw a spark offensively 11:15 - Flyers 0-8-0 in last eight games Samuel Ersson hasn't started 17:50 - Worried at all about Matvei Michkov's minutes? 22:35 - Egor Zamula and Emil Andrae struggled

From consecutive wins for John Tortorella's club to growing pains for Matvei Michkov, Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce break down that and more on the Flyers Talk podcast. 0:00 - Two straight high-end defensive performances 6:17 - Samuel Ersson strong again; when should the backup play? 12:45 - A teaching moment for Matvei Michkov 21:10 - Previewing Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins

From a much-needed defensive grind to the always-interesting goaltending situation, Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce discuss that and more on the Flyers Talk podcast. 0:00 - Can the defensive effort against the Bruins be a turning point? 10:30 - More starts for Aleksei Kolosov? 17:25 - John Tortorella praises Travis Sanheim 20:50 - Is Emil Andrae a guy that can stick now?

00:00 - Did the Flyers finally see some positives?3:40 - Why has Ivan Fedotov struggled?14:50 - Too much juggling of the lines?22:40 - Smaller role for Joel Farabee so far

From the team experimenting with its lineup to the uncertain outlook in net, Jim Jackson joined Jordan Hall to discuss that and more on the Flyers Talk podcast.0:00 - Flyers shut out in home opener3:40 - Owen Tippett and needing the all-important finish6:00 - Is goaltending biggest area of concern?10:45 - Sean Couturier's role and trying to find chemistry17:45 - Evaluating Jett Luchanko's audition25:10 - How important is Nick Seeler to Flyers' style of play?

From the goaltending situation to Matvei Michkov's impact, Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce break down that and more on the Flyers Talk podcast.0:00 - What's the level of worry with Ivan Fedotov?15:35 - How good was Matvei Michkov on the power play?23:40 - Still plenty of anticipation for home opener

From Matvei Michkov's start to the goaltending split, Jordan Hall and Brooke Destra break down that and more on the latest Flyers Talk podcast.0:00 - An interesting schedule4:45 - Thoughts on Matvei Michkov's performance?8:45 - OK that Jett Luchanko sat for second game?13:00 - Samuel Ersson real good; Ivan Fedotov concerning?19:15 - Travis Konecny looking like a leader23:00 - Owen Tippett, the penalty killer

From Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko fueling the youth movement to the importance of the back end, Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce get you ready for the start of the Flyers' 2024-25 season.0:00 - How do Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko change things for the Flyers?12:20 - Do the Flyers have quality depth on defense?19:10 - Is goaltending the Flyers' biggest question?

From Matvei Michkov's impressive preseason to Jett Luchanko seemingly grabbing a roster spot, Jordan Hall and Joe Fordyce break it all down on the Flyers Talk podcast.0:00 - How good was Matvei Michkov?9:30 - Jett Luchanko … makes the team?!21:20 - Plenty of storylines on defense28:20 - Flyers pep rally