Podcasts about Philadelphia Flyers

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre answer YOUR questions! We give our thoughts on the Philadelphia Flyers upcoming season, tell old Flyers stories from the past, some pranks, fights, and the state of youth hockey. Thanks to everybody who sent questions in!Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been lots of global expansion of the major pro sports leagues like the NBA. Does Jalen Hurts face unfair scrutiny compared to other elite NFL quarterbacks? Will Connor McDavid come to play for the Philadelphia Flyers? 02:08 - Connor McDavid Flyers Rumors 05:04 - Eagles Roster And Backup Line 10:20 - Jalen Hurts Quarterback Discourse 17:55 - NIL Impacts On College Sports 23:06 - Drop Of The Week Segment 32:36 - Phillies Lineup Weekend Outlook 39:41 - Final Take On Jalen Hurts

Spike Eskin and Jack Fritz reveal the Mount Rushmore of Philadelphia Flyers from the last 50 years, debating Eric Lindros' ranking over Bobby Clarke.

Jack Nesbitt may have boom-or-bust potential for the Philadelphia Flyers, as the center prospect makes the jump from the OHL to the NCAA at Michigan this season. Ryan Gilbert, Steve Jacot, and Jacob Russell discuss Nesbitt's game as they continue the Flyers Top 25 Under 25 at Broad Street Hockey for Summer 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the contract extensions for Nikita Grebenkin and Macklin Celebrini. We are then joined by Captain of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and feisty winger who was part of the Philadelphia Flyers stretch run last season, Garrett Wilson! GWilly talks to us about his return to the NHL last season, getting into the lineup during the California road trip, his fight vs Ryan Reaves, and some of his toughest fighting opponents he's gone up against. Jumping ahead, we touch on Garrett warming up when not playing, his leadership qualities, Sean Couturier's captaincy, playing hard nosed hockey, and hanging out and mentoring young players including Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, and Porter Martone. Moving along we discuss some of the coaches Willy's played for throughout his career, playing for Rick Tocchet, Philly fans, the 2019 Stadium Series, and the Flyers/Penguins rivalry. Wrapping up we dive into his career accomplishments and Wilson's post-playing career plans.Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philadelphia Flyers have a pair of forward prospects who fans could see sooner than expected. Ryan Gilbert, Steve Jacot, and Jacob Russell discuss the development of Shane Vansaghi and Heikki Ruohonen, who could both make their professional debuts as soon as this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Hallo Hockeyfreunde, welche Traditionen machen die NHL so besonders? In dieser Folge nehmen wir euch mit auf eine Reise durch die gesamte Liga und sprechen über die einzigartigen Rituale der Teams und ihrer Fans. Von den legendären Octopus-Würfen in Detroit über den Ratten in Florida, den Storm Surge der Carolina Hurricanes bis hin zu den zahlreichen Fangesängen, Torhupen und besonderen Playoff-Bräuchen – wir schauen uns an, was jedes NHL-Team einzigartig macht. Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, wie diese Traditionen entstanden sind, welche Geschichten dahinterstecken und warum sie für Spieler und Fans bis heute eine so große Bedeutung haben. Eine Folge für alle NHL-Fans – egal ob ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

  Hallo Hockeyfreunde, welche Traditionen machen die NHL so besonders? In dieser Folge nehmen wir euch mit auf eine Reise durch die gesamte Liga und sprechen über die einzigartigen Rituale der Teams und ihrer Fans. Von den legendären Octopus-Würfen in Detroit über den Ratten in Florida, den Storm Surge der Carolina Hurricanes bis hin zu den zahlreichen Fangesängen, Torhupen und besonderen Playoff-Bräuchen – wir schauen uns an, was jedes NHL-Team einzigartig macht. Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, wie diese Traditionen entstanden sind, welche Geschichten dahinterstecken und warum sie für Spieler und Fans bis heute eine so große Bedeutung haben. Eine Folge für alle NHL-Fans – egal ob ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Daniel Bove - VP of Athlete Performance for the Philadelphia Flyers - joins us for the 163rd episode of the podcast. On today's show, we talk through his recent transition from being in-season with the Pelicans to jumping right into the playoff push with the Flyers. We then dive into a conversation centered around multi-directional speed and his most recent book, Redirect. This was an outstanding conversation and we were pumped to get Daniel on his first podcast in three years.Check out his new book at his website right here:https://www.athleteframework.com/Follow Daniel on IG @danielboveFind and Follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf you enjoy this podcast - head over to https://mtninsider.netlify.app/ to dive into the MTN Insider which is a deep dive into every episode. Research, 'Fact Checks', and much much more.Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more

Ashlyn Sullivan and Jordan Hall are joined by legendary sportscaster Kenny Albert to talk about his accomplished broadcast career calling games for all four major sports, memories from his days working with Keith Jones and Brian Boucher, his thoughts on the outlooks for the Flyers and New York Rangers next season and what Matvei Michkov can learn from Artmei Panarin on the latest episode of the Flyers Talk podcast.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone is the favorite for the Calder Trophy, given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL. The rookie could become the first Flyers player to win the award after Bill Barber, Ron Hextall, and Shayne Gostisbehere missed out as finalists. Steve Jacot and Ryan Gilbert discuss Martone's outlook for his rookie season, as well as his competition for the Calder in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna and San Jose Sharks forward Ivar Stenberg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers have a pair of massive defenseman prospects in Spencer Gill and Maksim Sokolovskii. Ryan Gilbert, Steve Jacot, and Jacob Russell discuss the hulking rearguards' potential as Gill begins his professional career with the Phantoms and Sokolovskii continues his OHL career with the London Knights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers have things set up in net for the foreseeable future with Dan Vladar and Joseph Woll at the NHL level, and top prospect Yegor Zavragin waiting in the wings. So where does Carson Bjarnason fit? Ryan Gilbert and Jacob Russell break down Bjarnason's rough first season in the AHL, and where he could go from here as we continue the Broad Street Hockey Flyers Top 25 Under 25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Flyers have a pair of prospects who need to bounce back from disappointing college seasons. Ryan Gilbert and Jacob Russell share their thoughts on Jack Murtagh and Cole Knuble as we continue the Broad Street Hockey Flyers Top 25 Under 25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Clayton Dyer share their top three picks for the Flyers players with the most to lose next season on the latest episode of the Flyers Talk podcast.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have a few prospects flying under the radar in their system, including Brek Liske, Max Westergard, and Nathan Quinn. Ryan Gilbert, Steve Jacot, and Jacob Russell discuss these three prospects and if they should be ranked higher in the Broad Street Hockey 25 Under 25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Clayton Dyer share their top three picks for the Flyers players with the most to prove next season and discuss Macklin Celebrini's record-breaking contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on the latest episode of the Flyers Talk podcast.

Who believed in you before you could believe in yourself? In this Deep Dive, documentary filmmaker Christian Taylor makes a quiet case that we rarely overcome self-doubt on our own. Almost no one finishes anything hard alone. Someone has to see it in you first. This is a reflection on the power of belief, on the kind of encouragement that shows up right when you are ready to quit, and on how a few honest words can help a person keep going and change the whole outcome of a life.This Deep Dive grows out of Documentary First Episode 283 with Joe Amodei, the veteran film distributor who, after forty-five years of releasing other people's films, finally directed his own: Cold War in Philly. The seed is a story Joe told about his friend Morgan Spurlock, who looked at him and said, "Yes, you are," when Joe insisted he was not a director. Morgan died before filming began. Joe made the film anyway.From there, Christian follows the same pattern through her own life and through stories you already know: the producer Sandy Gordon, who told her she could tell her own story; C.S. Lewis's belief that helped J.R.R. Tolkien finish The Lord of the Rings; Emmy Werner's forty-year Kauai study on the power of one caring adult; Fred Shero and the 1976 Philadelphia Flyers; the BELIEVE sign in Ted Lasso; and the Christmas her young son Hunter talked her out of quitting The Girl Who Wore Freedom. The throughline: belief usually arrives from outside before it grows from within, it works by being repeated at the moment you want to give up, and it is something you can hand another person for the price of a sentence.In this episode, Christian explores:Why we so often cannot see in ourselves what other people can see plainlyThe difference between belief that gets you to the starting line and belief that gets you to the finishWhy encouragement has to be repeated, not announced onceHow Morgan Spurlock's belief outlived him and finished Joe Amodei's first filmWhat C.S. Lewis's encouragement had to do with Tolkien finishing The Lord of the RingsThe single factor that most helped at-risk children thrive in the forty-year Kauai studyWhat the 1976 Flyers and the BELIEVE sign in Ted Lasso have in commonThe Christmas her son Hunter believed in her when she was ready to walk away from her filmThe strange math of belief: nearly free to give, and one of the most powerful things we doTwo things to do this week: remember who believed in you, and become that person for someone elseCHAPTERS0:00 Before You Believe in Yourself2:49 Someone Has to See It First5:37 Encouragement When You Want to Quit8:34 Belief That Outlives Us11:14 How to Believe in OthersFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhy is it important to have someone believe in you?Because most of us cannot see our own potential clearly. We are too close to our own doubts. Belief from a credible person on the outside fills that gap and raises both effort and persistence, especially at the moment someone is ready to quit. Research on self-efficacy and on childhood resilience points the same way: one steady person who believes in you can change what you attempt and what you actually finish.How do you keep going when you want to quit a creative project?You borrow belief until you can make your own. Nearly everyone who finishes a hard project hits a wall where they are sure it is over. What carries people through is usually not one pep talk but someone who reminds them, again and again, that they can do it. Christian Taylor finished her documentary after her young son repeated his belief in her until she could go back to work.How do you believe in yourself when no one else does?You usually do not have to do it entirely alone. The honest move this episode offers is to remember that someone has already believed in you, even if you have forgotten them, and to borrow that belief until it becomes your own. Recall what they saw in you. And if you feel truly without support right now, become the encourager you needed: the same words that steady other people can steady you when you say them to yourself.Can one person really change your life?Yes. In Emmy Werner's forty-year Kauai study of nearly 700 children, about a third of the high-risk kids grew into capable, caring adults, and the strongest protective factor was having at least one steady adult who believed in them. One was enough. The same pattern shows up in creative work, where a single believer often decides whether a project is abandoned or finished.What does it mean that belief can outlive the believer?It means the encouragement someone gives you keeps working even after they are gone. Morgan Spurlock told Joe Amodei he could direct, then died before filming started, and Joe finished the film anyway. Fred Shero's line to the Flyers, "Win today and we'll walk together forever," names the same truth: the people who believe in us walk with us long after the moment itself has passed.ABOUT THE FILMS AND WORKS IN THIS EPISODECold War in Philly, directed by Joe Amodei (Virgil Films): the story of the night in 1976 the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Soviet Red Army. https://coldwarinphilly.comThe Girl Who Wore Freedom, directed by Christian Taylor: the documentary referenced throughout this episode.Also referenced: La La Land (2016, written and directed by Damien Chazelle); Man of La Mancha; Ted Lasso (Apple TV+); The Lord of the Rings and the friendship of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis; Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom; and "Wind Beneath My Wings," popularized by Bette Midler.ABOUT DOCUMENTARY FIRST: THE DEEP DIVEDocumentary First: The Deep Dive is the companion to Documentary First, where host Christian Taylor takes one insight from a recent conversation and follows it wherever it leads. Christian is a documentary filmmaker, actor, and voice actor, and the director of The Girl Who Wore Freedom and Heroes of Carentan.RESOURCES MENTIONEDDocumentary First Episode 283 with Joe Amodei: [add episode URL]Cold War in Philly: https://coldwarinphilly.comVirgil Films: https://virgilfilms.comEmmy Werner, the Kauai Longitudinal StudyThe Letters of J.R.R. TolkienTuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch AlbomLa La Land (2016)Man of La ManchaTed Lasso (Apple TV+)LISTEN AND FOLLOWListen on any podcast app: https://podfollow.com/documentary-firstYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@documentaryfirstSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DocumentaryFirstCONNECTDocumentary First Linktree: https://linktr.ee/doc1stChristian Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetchristiantaylor

The Philadelphia Flyers will need some physicality on their blue line if Rasmus Ristolainen is traded or injured. Could Hunter McDonald or Ty Murchison be a suitable replacement? Ryan Gilbert, Steve Jacot, and Jacob Russell discuss what these two defensemen could bring as they continue down Broad Street Hockey's Top 25 Under 25 for Summer 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have one of the deepest prospect pools in years, with names like Matthew Gard and Aleksei Kolosov missing out on the Top 25 Under 25. Ryan Gilbert, Steve Jacot, and Jacob Russell introduce this year's Broad Street Hockey Top 25 Under 25 and break down the Flyers' depth prospects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring Cleaning – Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025-26 season with low expectations, an unproven head coach, and widespread speculation that the franchise might finally begin dismantling its aging core. Instead, rookie head coach Dan Muse engineered one of the NHL's biggest surprises, guiding Pittsburgh to a second-place finish in the Metropolitan Division before a first-round loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Neil Smith and Vic Morren revisit how badly they underestimated the Penguins, the remarkable resurgence of Erik Karlsson, and the difficult offseason decisions now facing General Manager Kyle Dubas.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Penguins finish second in the Metropolitan Division before being eliminated by Philadelphia in the opening round. Neil and Vic revisit the extremely low expectations surrounding Pittsburgh entering the season under first-year head coach Dan Muse.[00:00:40] Questions existed about whether Sidney Crosby would remain with the team through the trade deadline, whether Erik Karlsson would be dealt, and whether the collection of veteran depth additions could keep Pittsburgh competitive.[00:01:00] Dan Muse exceeds every expectation and quickly gets the roster to buy into his system. Pittsburgh becomes a more difficult, responsible, and consistent team than it had been the previous season.[00:01:20] Erik Karlsson's transformation becomes one of Muse's greatest accomplishments. After a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, Karlsson plays responsibly at both ends of the ice and reestablishes himself as a major contributor.[00:01:45] Neil and Vic admit they completely misjudged the Penguins during their preseason analysis. Muse becomes a Jack Adams Award finalist after leading a team expected to miss the playoffs to one of the strongest records in the Metropolitan Division.[00:02:00] Pittsburgh improves dramatically on offense, increasing its goal total from 243 to 293. The club's goal differential rises by 75 goals, moving from minus-50 to plus-25.[00:02:20] The Penguins receive scoring throughout the lineup, with 12 players reaching double digits in goals and five surpassing 20. Anthony Mantha delivers a career-best season after signing a one-year contract.[00:02:45] Yegor Chinakhov scores 21 goals after arriving from Columbus, while Justin Brazeau, Connor Dewar, Tommy Novak, and Noel Acciari all contribute career-best or near-career-best production.[00:03:00] Karlsson improves from 53 points and a minus-24 rating to 66 points and a plus-eight. Rookie Ben Kindel also makes an immediate impact with 17 goals and 35 points in 77 games.[00:03:30] The coaching comparison becomes impossible to ignore. Mike Sullivan leaves Pittsburgh for the New York Rangers, while Muse departs the Rangers' staff and immediately delivers a far more successful season with the Penguins.[00:04:00] Pittsburgh also makes major defensive progress. Its goals-against average drops from 3.46 to 3.09, supported by improved structure and a productive overhaul in goal.[00:04:20] The trade sending Tristan Jarry to Edmonton for Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak becomes one of the season's most successful moves. Pittsburgh escapes Jarry's long-term contract while adding a more dependable starting goaltender.[00:04:45] Kulak is later moved to Colorado for Samuel Girard, giving the Penguins another useful defenseman. Artūrs Šilovs also provides reliable goaltending depth behind Skinner.[00:05:30] Neil explains why the season felt almost like a championship for Pittsburgh when compared to the expectations entering the year. Nearly every major move worked, and several veterans delivered unexpected career seasons.[00:06:00] The offseason presents a complicated challenge for Kyle Dubas. Pittsburgh enters the 2026 NHL Draft with five selections, including two second-round picks, but no choices in the fourth, fifth, or seventh rounds.[00:06:30] The Penguins project to have approximately $10.2 million in salary-cap space before the July 1 reset. Their unrestricted free agents include Evgeni Malkin, Kevin Hayes, Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari, Connor Dewar, Connor Clifton, Ryan Shea, Ilya Solovyov, and Stuart Skinner.[00:07:00] Restricted free agents Yegor Chinakhov and Artūrs Šilovs also need new contracts. Neil expects a busy summer with the possibility of significant turnover if Dubas cannot retain several of the players who helped drive this year's success.[00:07:20] Malkin wants to return, and Crosby has publicly expressed support for keeping his longtime teammate. Mantha's career year creates a more difficult decision because another team may offer him a larger contract in free agency.[00:08:00] The Penguins' unique challenge is that they are still building around one of the NHL's oldest cores. Malkin turns 40, Crosby turns 39, Kris Letang is already 39, Erik Karlsson turns 36, and Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell are also well into their 30s.[00:08:40] Neil and Vic compare Pittsburgh's position to the previous season's Washington Capitals. Washington received career years from multiple veterans before injuries and regression caused the team to miss the playoffs one year later.[00:09:00] The Penguins could face the same danger if their older stars decline and the supporting players cannot repeat their career seasons. Pittsburgh must continue adding younger talent rather than assuming this year's formula will work again.[00:09:30] Dan Muse receives enormous credit for creating belief, accountability, and structure throughout the lineup. His ability to get the players to buy into his approach becomes the defining reason behind Pittsburgh's unexpected success.[00:10:00] The episode concludes with Neil and Vic admitting their preseason prediction was completely wrong. The Penguins earn an A-plus for the season, but sustaining that success will require a smart, aggressive, and carefully managed offseason.

Spring Cleaning – Philadelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers made a surprising return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026, finishing third in the Metropolitan Division and reaching the postseason for the first time since the 2020 bubble. After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games, Philadelphia was swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine Rick Tocchet's impact, the late-season surge that changed the Flyers' trajectory, and the offseason decisions facing Danny Brière and Keith Jones as the organization attempts to build on a major step forward.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Flyers complete a surprise playoff run after finishing third in the Metropolitan Division. Philadelphia defeats Pittsburgh in the opening round before Carolina ends the season with a four-game sweep.[00:00:40] Neil and Vic revisit the modest expectations surrounding the Flyers entering the season. While few predicted a playoff berth, Neil believed Philadelphia could remain in the Wild Card race if Rick Tocchet could get the roster to overachieve.[00:01:20] The Flyers' young foundation already included Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, Noah Cates, Jamie Drysdale, and Cam York. Veterans Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny, and Travis Sanheim provided leadership, while Trevor Zegras, Christian Dvorak, and Dan Vladař were added during the offseason.[00:02:00] Tocchet receives significant credit for producing immediate results. Zegras finds new life after leaving Anaheim, while Vladař stabilizes a goaltending position that has troubled the Flyers for years.[00:02:40] Owen Tippett's injury after the first round becomes a major loss against Carolina. Neil reflects on how Tippett developed into an important return from the trade that sent longtime captain Claude Giroux to Florida.[00:03:15] On February 26, the Flyers sit four games above .500 and eight points outside the final Wild Card position. Philadelphia responds with an 18-6-1 finish, including multiple five-game winning streaks, to force its way into the playoffs.[00:04:00] The late-season surge reveals a clear identity. The Flyers become difficult to play against in every zone, applying pressure on the forecheck, maintaining tighter defensive gaps, and fully embracing Tocchet's demanding system.[00:04:30] Neil compares the team's style to the traditional Philadelphia identity of physical, relentless hockey. Opponents once again understand that playing the Flyers will require a difficult, exhausting night.[00:05:00] Philadelphia's first-round victory over Pittsburgh becomes a defining achievement. The Flyers eliminate a Penguins team led by Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Erik Karlsson before running into a deeper and more experienced Carolina club.[00:05:30] Dan Vladař emerges as the clear number-one goaltender, with Samuel Ersson serving as the backup. Ivan Fedotov is traded to Columbus before the season, ending another uncertain chapter in Philadelphia's ongoing search for stability in net.[00:06:00] Rasmus Ristolainen misses much of the first half while recovering from triceps surgery. The Flyers also receive a major late-season boost from Porter Martone, who produces 10 points in his first nine NHL games.[00:06:30] Despite the team's progress, the power play remains the NHL's worst for another season. The relationship between Tocchet and Matvei Michkov also becomes a concern after the young forward is scratched twice during the playoffs.[00:07:00] Neil questions how Philadelphia handled Michkov's arrival, arguing that the organization presented him as a franchise savior before he had earned that status. Both John Tortorella and Tocchet have since challenged his defensive play and willingness to follow the team's structure.[00:08:00] Michkov remains one year away from restricted free agency. Neil believes the Flyers are unlikely to trade him immediately, but his future could become uncertain if his relationship with the coaching staff does not improve before his next contract.[00:08:30] Philadelphia still lacks a true game-breaking scorer and goes a second consecutive season without a 30-goal player. However, the organization's prospect pipeline includes Martone, Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Nikita Grebenkin, Jett Luchanko, and Oliver Bonk.[00:09:00] The Flyers enter the 2026 NHL Draft with only five selections and no picks in the fourth or fifth rounds. They project to have more than $7 million in cap space before the July 1 reset.[00:09:30] Unrestricted free agents include Carl Grundström, Rodrigo Ābols, Luke Glendening, and Noah Juulsen. Restricted free agents include Zegras, Grebenkin, Drysdale, Emil Andrae, and Ersson.[00:10:00] Neil identifies Zegras and Drysdale as the two most important players to re-sign. The organization must also continue adding young talent through the draft and determine which depth veterans still fit Tocchet's system.[00:10:30] With available cap space and a suddenly more attractive competitive environment, Neil expects the Flyers to pursue at least one meaningful free agent who can improve the current roster without compromising the long-term plan.[00:11:00] The episode concludes with optimism surrounding Philadelphia's direction. The Flyers now possess a defined identity, a respected head coach, a reliable starting goaltender, and an improving young core that has made the franchise an appealing destination once again.

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What does it really take to make a documentary that finds an audience and earns its money back?“You have to have the passion for the story and the passion to do the work, because it will not be easy.”— Joe AmodeiIf you want to make a documentary, the hardest questions are not the ones about cameras. They are about access, money, and whether anyone will ever watch it. In Documentary First Episode 283, a distributor who has spent more than forty-five years releasing films, and has now directed his first one, gives 7 filmmaking tips that cut straight to those questions, from getting access to a famous subject to setting a budget that can actually earn its money back.In Episode 283, Christian Taylor sits down with Joe Amodei, the founder of Virgil Films and a film distributor of more than forty-five years, who has released hundreds of documentaries including Super Size Me, the Oscar-nominated Restrepo, and Forks Over Knives. After decades of releasing other people's films and learning from the mistakes he watched filmmakers make, Joe finally made his own: Cold War in Philly, the story of the night in 1976 when the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Soviet Red Army. He came to find out whether his own advice would hold up.The throughline is simple and a little daring: a career distributor became a first-time director, determined not to repeat the mistakes he had watched other filmmakers make. Along the way he explains how he got access to a legendary NHL team through its alumni association, why he kept the budget under $250,000, why a built-in audience mattered so much, and a first documentary that sold out theaters across Philadelphia. Running underneath it is the Cold War itself: the KGB minders, the players who hated the government but not each other, and the heroes Joe got on camera before they were gone.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How to get access to famous people and organizations, through the alumni associationWhat Joe did once he was in the room: prove yourself, be yourself, and be honestThe deals he had to clear before filming, the team, the owner, and the league, and that they took nearly a yearWhy a built-in audience is what decides whether an indie film succeedsWhat to budget for a documentary, and why Joe will not spend more than $250,000 on an indie docHow Joe made sure to get the players on camera, including two who passed away after their interviewsWhy his first film took two and a half years, and what he would do differently next timeThe qualities that make a film distributor worth trusting: answering calls, paying on time, being honestThe two things Joe says it takes to finish a filmWhy Joe believes the work is worth it, from the players' gratitude to a film that outlives everyoneCHAPTERS0:00 Becoming a First-Time Director2:42 How Do You Get Access?9:33 Capturing Heroes in Time13:04 Structuring the Documentary21:20 The Grind of Production28:11 Selling Out Theaters38:32 What Makes a Film Succeed?41:37 What Should a Doc Budget Be?44:48 How Do You Keep Going?47:38 Is Filmmaking Worth It?FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do you get access to famous people or organizations for a documentary?Go through the alumni association. Joe Amodei got the Philadelphia Flyers by working with the team's alumni group, which controls appearances for former players. Nearly every major sports team and league has one, usually run by one or two people. Find that person, earn their trust, and they can open the door to the whole roster. Then be ready to handle the separate contracts with the team, the owner, and the league.How much does it cost to make a documentary?For an independent documentary, Joe Amodei's rule is not to spend more than $250,000. The reasoning is about return: know what the film can realistically earn back before you set the documentary budget, and understand the market you are spending against. A built-in audience and disciplined spending give a documentary a real chance to make its money back.What makes an independent film succeed in today's market?A built-in audience. Joe Amodei says a film does best when people already care about the subject before it exists. Cold War in Philly had Flyers fans waiting for it, and the sold-out theatrical run followed. If you cannot name the audience for your idea, Joe's view is you might not want to make it. When you can, the film has a base to launch from and can cross over to viewers beyond the core, people who told Joe they were not even hockey fans.What does it take to succeed as a documentary filmmaker?Two things, according to Joe Amodei: passion and willpower. Passion for the story carries you through a process that will not be easy, and willpower keeps you going when the edit stalls and the work is not moving as fast as you wanted. You owe it to your investors, your subjects, and the people who gave up their time to sit for you. His advice is simple: you cannot give up.What should you look for in a film distributor?Christian describes what makes Joe a distributor worth trusting: he answers calls and emails, pays on time, sends the reports that are due, and is honest. She notes that this basic reliability is rarer than it should be in the business, and it is exactly what separates a distributor you can trust from one you cannot.DOCUVIEW DÉJÀ VU PICKSIn the DocuView Déjà Vu segment, Joe Amodei highlighted two documentaries from the Virgil Films slate: She Was Here, about the young actress from Poltergeist, and Broken Brothers, directed by Jeff Levine, a future Documentary First guest. Both are available on Amazon and Apple TV.SPONSORED BYVirgil Films Entertainment. With more than twenty-five years of distribution experience, Virgil releases documentaries and indie features and works directly with every major platform. Learn more at https://virgilfilms.com.ABOUT JOE AMODEIJoe Amodei is the founder of Virgil Films and a film distributor with more than forty-five years in the industry. He started in retail, worked in live entertainment for Ted Turner and Barry Diller, and went on to release hundreds of documentaries, including Super Size Me, the Oscar-nominated Restrepo, and Forks Over Knives. Cold War in Philly is his directorial debut, the story of the 1976 game in which the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Soviet Red Army. Learn more at https://coldwarinphilly.com.ABOUT VIRGIL FILMSVirgil Films and Entertainment is an independent distributor known for documentaries and indie features, with a catalog that includes Super Size Me, Restrepo, Forks Over Knives, To Die For, Seven Yards, and Speed is Expensive. The company works directly with every major transactional platform and offers filmmakers a range of deals, from standard distribution to service arrangements. Recent and upcoming releases include She Was Here and Broken Brothers. Learn more at https://virgilfilms.com.ABOUT DOCUMENTARY FIRSTDocumentary First is the show where we dig into the craft of filmmaking, the business, and the truth of it. Host Christian Taylor is a documentary filmmaker, actor, and voice actor, and the director of The Girl Who Wore Freedom and Heroes of Carentan. Each week she sits down with the people who make documentaries and pulls out what actually works.RESOURCES MENTIONEDCold War in Philly (film site): https://coldwarinphilly.com/Cold War in Philly is available to rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV, Vudu, and YouTubeThe Girl Who Wore Freedom (Christian Taylor, distributed by Virgil Films)Films referenced: Super Size Me, Restrepo, Forks Over KnivesLISTEN AND FOLLOWListen to this episode and follow Documentary First on your favorite app:...

“Sports has caught up,” says Andy Abramson, CEO of Comunicano. “I think there's a big opportunity.” In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green speaks with longtime communications strategist and entrepreneur Andy Abramson about Comunicano's return to the sports industry and the growing intersection of sports, technology, media, telecom and business. Abramson began working in professional sports as a teenager, promoting the Philadelphia Wings and later helping build Hockey Central, an early fan-development organization associated with the Philadelphia Flyers. He went on to create programs that introduced thousands of young people to hockey and helped establish initiatives that continue decades later. Comunicano eventually shifted its focus almost entirely to technology. Since then, Abramson says the agency's work has contributed to 64 exits representing approximately $9.5 billion in value for founders, investors and executives. Now, after nearly three decades focused primarily on technology and telecom, Abramson believes sports and technology are finally ready to come together in a more meaningful way. “I think I took a 27-year retirement,” says Abramson. “I kind of feel like Gordie Howe coming out of retirement.” The move has led to the launch of Comunicano Sports and DevLocker, a database containing hundreds of application programming interfaces (APIs), Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and other development resources. Abramson says these tools can help connect sports organizations, venues, technology companies and emerging AI applications. The podcast also introduces Abramson's role as the sports technology contributor to the new Technology Reseller Sunday Report. His coverage does not focus on scores, standings or betting odds. Instead, it examines the broader business of sports, including infrastructure, ticketing, media, retail, fan engagement, transportation, data and venue technology. “Sports is more than the athletic event,” says Green. “There are a hundred industries wrapped into sports.” One example is Abramson's analysis of the changing economics of stadium and arena parking. Parking has historically generated millions of dollars for teams and venue operators, but ride-sharing services, autonomous vehicles and new transportation habits could substantially reduce that revenue. “The parking lot is getting fired,” says Abramson. For fans, ride-sharing can eliminate long walks, traffic congestion and concerns about driving after drinking. For sports organizations, however, fewer parked cars may mean the loss of a significant and dependable revenue stream. Abramson argues that teams must begin developing new ways to monetize arrivals, departures and the surrounding venue experience. His broader message is that sports organizations cannot focus only on individual games, championships or short-term moments. They must build technology, revenue systems and operational infrastructure that deliver sustainable results. “Systems matter and moments expire,” says Abramson. “It's about how you build infrastructure to win consistently on the floor, on the ice and on the court—but most importantly, at the bank.” Comunicano Sports will focus on the business, marketing and technology of sports, while TR Publications and Abramson plan to continue the conversation through a new series of sports technology podcasts. Learn more and subscribe to Abramson's coverage at Comunicano.substack.com.  

Ike, Spike, and Fritz are joined by Brodes to react to NBA trade rumors involving LeBron James before analyzing recent Philadelphia Flyers contract extensions and Matvei Michkov's workout videos. They engage in a fiery debate over Jalen Hurts' ranking in the NFL Top 100 comparing Hurts to Justin Herbert and Matthew Stafford.

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras joins the show to discuss signing his new contract, what he appreciates about playing in Philly, and what it's like playing for head coach Rick Tocchet.

Join Bryan Hayes and Frank Corrado for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys kick things off by discussing the downfall of the Blue Jays this season both with the bat and in the field. TSN Football Analyst Luke Willson joins the show to discuss if Chad Kelly can find his game, the BC Lions chances at winning the Grey Cup, and who the number one NFL quarterback to win you a championship this season is. Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras joins to discuss his contract extension to stay in Philadelphia, and what the team is building in the next few years.

Grading the Philadelphia Flyers' offseason so far, including contract extensions for Jamie Drysdale, Tyson Foerster, and Trevor Zegras, and the rest of Danny Briere's moves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week to chat about a very busy summer in the NHL which includes an 84 game season, the Anaheim Ducks matching the Philadelphia Flyers offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, and Steve Yzerman stepping down from the GM role in Detroit. The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives out his Motts' moment lock of the week. Thanks for listening and don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the downward spiral going on in Detroit. Steve Yzerman is OUT as the Wings GM, Dylan Larkin not far behind him, and all hell is breaking loose in Detroit... but GM Jason has the solution.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Boucher joins the 94WIP Morning Show to discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' upcoming season, highlighting key schedule dates and the team's ascending trajectory. They also analyze the goalie situation with Dan Vladar and Joseph Woll while debating whether Aaron Nola should move to the Phillies' bullpen. 01:25 - Brian Boucher Interview 05:45 - Flyers Center Situation 08:21 - Goaltending Stability Analysis 15:33 - Multi-Talented Celebrities Debate 19:45 - World Cup Final Preview

In hour 4, the 94WIP Morning Show Tom Kelly, Eliot Shorr-Parks, and Ashlyn Sullivan analyze the potential impact of LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and the resulting complications for the NBA schedule. They are joined by Brian Boucher to discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' season outlook and new schedule, while also weighing in on Jalen Carter's contract status and the legacy of James Earl Jones. 01:20 - Multi-Talented Celebrity Debate 05:13 - Jalen Carter Training Camp Status 10:19 - Jalen Carter vs Nolan Smith 13:36 - LeBron James Sixers Risk Debate 21:52 - Brian Boucher on Flyers Schedule 26:20 - Flyers Center and Goalie Discussion 34:29 - Bo Jackson and Arnold Schwarzenegger 38:46 - Lionel Messi and World Cup

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract extension, the team announced on Friday afternoon. That's an average annual value (AAV) of $6.5 M for the 24-year-old. Steve Jacot and Jacob Russell react to the news and how it affects the Flyers' long-term plans for the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WIP Midday Team discusses the necessities at the trade deadline for the Philadelphia Phillies as well as the future of the Philadelphia Flyers.

The WIP Midday Team discusses the new movie coming out about Rocky, the film Al Morganti was featured in for the Philadelphia Flyers, and what is the best place for LeBron James to play this season?

The WIP Midday Team reacts to the Phillies 4-1 loss to the New York Mets. The team analyzes what the team needs at the trade deadline, and where their concerns lay with the team. They then share their weekend predictions for if LeBron James will announce his new team, and what the benefits of him coming to Philadelphia would be. Finally, the team hears from Al Morganti on the Philadelphia Flyers and what's to come for the hockey team.

The WIP Midday Team discusses the Philadelphia Flyers with Al Morganti. Kyle Quinn asks several questions to Morganti about Martone, Michkov's off season, which players are protected, and what the future is of this season after failing to acquire Leo Carlsson.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year, $36.5 million contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday night. That's an average annual value (AAV) of $9.125 M for the 25-year-old. Ryan Gilbert and Steve Jacot react to the news and what's next for the Flyers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Clayton Dyer discuss the news that the Anaheim Ducks matched the Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson and share their thoughts on what it means for the future of both teams (and Cutter Gauthier). Plus, the crew discusses the ramifications of the new 84-game season, shortened offseason, and the news that the Flyers will open their season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ashlyn then sits down with Denver Barkey for a wide-ranging interview from Flyers development camp and shares her experience from the recent NHL Broadcast Training Camp on the latest episode of the Flyers Talk podcast.

This week on the TABLE TALK interview podcast, Jeff sat down with Ryan Gilbert from BroadStreetHockey.com for a great discussion about the Philadelphia Flyers offseason as we start looking towards the 2026-2027 NHL season. What does the Tyson Foerster extension mean for the team long-term? Was it too soon to extend goalie Dan Vladar? What does Joseph Woll bring as the backup to Vladar? Also, the guys give their thoughts on the possibilities of Jamie Drysdale and Trevor Zegras heading to arbitration. All of this and much more this week on the Table Talk interview show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Brodes and Al Morganti broadcast live from Chickie's & Pete's examine the Anaheim Ducks matching the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson and reflect on the leadership of Jalen Hurts.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show reacting to the Philadelphia Flyers offer sheet to Leo Carlsson and Claude Giroux re-signing in Ottawa. Riles and Nasty are then joined by 2026 Stanley Cup winning head coach Rod The Bod Brind'Amour. Roddy talks to us about winning the Stanley Cup, celebrating the win, the culture in Carolina, and the relief of winning. We dive into Jordan Staal's leadership and the Hurricanes goaltending tandem of Bussi and Andersen.We then discuss going up against the Flyers in the playoffs, Porter Martone and Rick Tocchet, organizational patience, coaching philosophies, analytics, and what it's like coaching Shayne Gostisbehere, Sean Walker, and Nic Deslauriers. Jumping into his playing career, we touch on starting in St Louis, playing in Philadelphia, Philly fans, and watching Allen Iverson play basketball. We tap into the Stanley Cup parade, before wrapping up on coaching speeches and influence he's had from other coaches.Go to gt-wholesale.com and use coupon code "nasty" for 15% off. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brodes expresses frustration after the Anaheim Ducks matched an offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, criticizing the Flyers for a failed plan that lacked enough pressure to land the superstar.

Louis presents his 'Top Five at Five,' venting about LeBron James' ego and Zack Wheeler's All-Star snub. He and Brodes analyze the Philadelphia Flyers' failed attempt to land Leo Carlsson and discuss the team's rebuilding strategy. They also cover breaking news about Bryce Harper confirming his participation in the Home Run Derby.