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In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Will Hill, VSiN Contributor & Host of Shoulda Bet More Podcast, as they dive into the NBA and MLB games for today. Also on the show is AJ Scholz, Editor for RotoWire & Co-Host of PuckCast with Statsman & AJ, as they break down the latest in the NHL playoffs.

Join Isaiah, Chef, and Dan for the Season 9 premiere, featuring special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com. We discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' sixth overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, with Russ breaking down top prospects likely available at that spot. We also cover the Lehigh Valley Phantoms' AHL playoff run, highlighting standout prospects, Matvei Michkov's Calder Trophy snub, the latest on the Flyers' head coaching search, and more!   Game Winners by Russ Cohen and Matthew Blittner: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Winners-Greatest-Game-Winning-History-ebook/dp/B0DQVMLFNB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19CV5OTI2ZMIA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w3gEjk2sBv_Rxnm7qEGIDg.gp_Q6Jog_pxelTfwAawSmlPhm7KeKAf862IaAT_XDWk&dib_tag=se&keywords=game+winners%2C+russ+cohen&qid=1746664549&sprefix=game+winners%2C+russ+cohen%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1   Russ' article on Anton Frondell: Anton Frondell's Gifts Supersede His U18 Performance – NHL DRAFT BUZZ Ed Van Impe: https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-family-mourns-hall-of-famer-ed-van-impe   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at oandbpuck@mail.com

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Will Hill, VSiN Contributor & Host of Shoulda Bet More Podcast, as they dive into the NBA playoff slate for today. Also on the show is AJ Scholz, Editor for RotoWire, Co-Host of PuckCast with Statsman & AJ, as they give a betting preview of today's playoff slate in the NHL.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Will Hill, VSiN Contributor & Host of Shoulda Bet More Podcast, as they dive into the NBA playoff slate for today. Also on the show is AJ Scholz, Editor for RotoWire, Co-Host of PuckCast with Statsman & AJ, as they give a betting preview of today's playoff slate in the NHL.

  Isaiah and Chef return to recap the Philadelphia Flyers season, marking the team's fifth consecutive year missing the NHL playoffs. The crew breaks down key stats, analyzes roster players vs expectations, and previews an off-season that promises to be the most anticipated in recent memory. The episode concludes with Isaiah's one-on-one interview with Philadelphia Flyers writer Bill Meltzer. They discuss the team's coaching situation, needs at center and in goal, the upcoming NHL Draft, Bill's expectations for the Flyers' off-season and the latest update about the exciting new hockey website, hockeyhotstove.com.

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Steve Kournianos (thedraftanalyst.substack.com), as the Flyers are a mere 2 games from completing the 2024-25 season. We put the wrap on recent game action, the Flyers current draft standing and personnel moves, then weigh in on who they may hire to be their next head coach. From there, we discuss the Flyers 20 top prospects and project each player's prospective role in the organization.  Finally, we delve into the best players in the upcoming NHL entry draft and speculate upon the Flyers draft and off season strategy.

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jason Myrtetus of Flyers Broadcasts, as the Flyers are on a 3 game win streak since the dismissal of former head coach, John Tortorella. We discuss the team's play since the coach's firing, assess his positive contributions and speculate on the challenges facing GM Daniel Briere this off season at the center and goaltending positions.  We also weigh in on the “win vs tank” debate, head coaching candidates and the new kids in town. We finish the show with Jason discussing the road ahead in his treatment. #PuckCancer  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Philadelphia Flyers have fired their head coach, John Tortorella. We delve into the series of events that lead to the coach's firing, give our feedback on Daniel Briere's press conference and speculate upon what the day's events portend for the Flyers off-season.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Swedish superfan Johan Gartner. We examine the Flyers recent 1-6 skid through the prism of Danny Briere's decision to lock in on the team's rebuild, and then we delve further into what that may look like via trades, free agency and the draft. We also speculate upon the futures of Cam York, Jacob Pelletier, Sam Ersson and Ivan Fedotov, along with coaches Rocky Thompson and John Tortorella. Finally, we break down a few of the top draft prospects that could be available to the Flyers, including Johan's intel on Sweden's Anton Frondell.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with Flyers play-by-play announcer, Jim Jackson. We get JJ's take on the Flyers trade deadline and what it portends for the future. We also examine the Flyers off season strategy, speculating on the goaltending and center positions, as well as John Tortorella's future. We wrap up the show highlighting the teams that made the biggest waves at the trade deadline. A packed show!   Jim's broadcast training: https://www.jimjacksonbroadcasting.com/

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with a Flyers trade deadline reaction show as Scott Laughton, Andrei Kuzmenko and Erik Johnson were dealt for various picks and players. We evaluate each trade and assess what the big picture looks like going forward for the team. We also announce our special guest for our next regular episode coming this week.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso, from 973espn.com. We begin the night discussing the Flyers recent post-4 nations tournament surge, going 4-0-1 over their last five games. Then we dive into the impending trade deadline and which Flyers could be on the move before March 7, along with some background behind the so-called “Laughts Supper”.  We close out the show discussing Matvei Michkov's rookie of the month award; the improvement of Jamie Drysdale; the mystery behind Aleksei Kolosov's usage; our speculation on the Flyers upcoming RFAs; Danny Briere's off-season planning and more!    

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen, from sportsology.com, Locked On Flyers podcast and Off the Post radio. We begin our discussion with impressions about the just completed 4 Nations Face Off and it's impact on the NHL's future on and off the ice. Then we pivot towards Russ's comparison of the career tracks of Matvei Michkov and Ivan Demidov, along with some updates on some of the Flyers below-the-radar prospects. We also discuss the upcoming trade deadline; Reports from the season ticket holder town hall; The Flyers victory over the Oilers and more!     Check out Russ's latest book: Game Winners: The Greatest Game-Winning Goals In Hockey History: Blittner, Matthew, Cohen, Russ, Stemkowski, Pete: 9798218563219: Amazon.com: Books

Isaiah and Chef are back with Dennis Bernstein of thefourthperiod.com, as the NHL trade deadline looms on March 7th, subsequent to the 4 Nations tournament break. After discussing the league-wide outlook and the 4 Nations tourney, we speculate on possible Flyers trade deadline moves, their playoff timeline and future off season plans. We close out the night discussing the amateurish “Sportsnyet” interview with Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee; The Super Bowl champion Eagles; John Tortorella, Rocky Thompson and more!  Fly

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/flyers/ ), discussing the Morgan Frost / Joel Farabee trade as the pair are now members of the Calgary Flames. We delve into how the trade confirms their commitment to rebuild and whether there are new opportunities as a result; What Andrei Kuzmenko and Jacob Pelletier may bring to the team and what the rest of the regular season and off-season might look like. We also examine whether John Tortorella's future is behind the bench or in the front office, the benching of Matvei Michkov and much more!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Anthony Mingioni of centericephilly.wordpress.com and Off the Post Radio. We delve into the Briere presser and trade deadline conjecture; The Rantanen trade and the why behind Flyer fans reaction; Team development and the Phantoms; Flyers prospect pool rank and upcoming draft notes; recent trends, game action and more! 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back discussing the Flyers up and down season, as the fans begin to grow restless for GM Daniel Briere to start making the types of moves that would dramatically improve the team's fortunes. They also examine the baby steps on the Flyers inconsistent power play; Ivan Fedotov cementing his backup staus; Trade winds for Scott Laughton and Rasmus Ristolainen; Cutter's Duck and cover; Flyers Quarter Century team, and much more! 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com discussing the Flyers emerging crisis in goal; A candid examination of the state of the rebuild; A look back at the team's first 40 games with player evaluations and some telling numbers; Flyers at the WJC; Gold for Team USA and more!  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Steve Kournianos (thedraftanalyst.substack.com) to preview the World Junior Championships in Ottawa, Canada. We size up the top contenders at the tournament and the best draft-eligible players for Flyer fans to focus on. We also track the progress of the 5 Flyers prospects at the tourney and get Steve's assessment of selcted prospects including Matvei Michkov. From there, we delve into the inconsistent Flyers and discuss their issues in goal, on the power play, the Emil Andrae affair and Isaiah's expiration date on the team's rebuild status.   Happy Holidays and thanks for your support in 2024. See you in ‘25!   * We also send out our best wishes to Jason Myrtetus for a rapid recovery! Thinking of you brother

Isaiah, Chef and the returning Dan Silver are back with the Flyers at 14-13-4 and fighting for a wild card spot after 31 games. We're joined by Rachel Donner from the Locked On Flyers podcast (https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flyers/) to discuss: the Flyers in playoff contention; Emil Andrae sits while Yegor Zamula plays; Aleksei Kolosov is the #2 goalie, while Ivan Fedotov is in limbo; Flyers fans wait for a trade; Jacob Gaucher signs an ELC; Flyer prospects at the WJC and more!  

Isaiah and Chef return with Flyers hall-of-famer, Brian Propp (@guffaw26 on X). We delve into his career, his medical recovery and his new book, Angel On My Wing…A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage.    We also discuss the Flyer disappointing performance in their last 3 games, the returns of Sam Ersson and Jamie Drysdale and the road ahead!   Brian's book available here: Brian Propp: Angel On My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination, and Courage: Propp, Brian, Fish, Wayne: 9781637276402: Amazon.com: Books   https://www.triumphbooks.com/brian-propp--angel-on-my-wing-products-9781637276402.php   Events and merch: brianpropp.com   Cigars: guffawcigars.com   Real Estate: wolfcre.com   Hydration/infusion: Primeivhydration.com   Sports Commerce : millions.co    

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 12-10-3 and currently holding down a wild card spot after 25 games. We take a deep dive into their November turnaround including: Better 5 man unit play; Improvement from the backup goalie tandem; Top 4 D solidified by Ristolainen/Andrae pairing and of course, the clutch play of rookie Matvei Michkov. We also provide updates on the latest roster moves, the Jiricek trade, hot stove chatter and more!

Isaiah and Chef return with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphilly.com to evaluate the Flyers after 20 games. We discuss the top performers, the biggest surprises and some of the players who have disappointed thus far. Then we look ahead to what's next and project the future storylines in goal, down the middle, on the blue line and in the trade market.  

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Tie My Skates pod crew to discuss the 6-8-2 Flyers. With the team's overall process improving, we discuss the emerging storylines, such as the standout play of Emil Andrae; Matvei Michcov's return after 2 games scratched; the continuing uncertainty in goal behind Sam Ersson and the possibility of diminished roles for Egor Zamula, Jamie Drysdale and Morgan Frost. We also delve into some player rumors of interest, Jeremy Roenick in the HOF and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 4-8-1 and currently tied for last in the NHL after 13 games. We'll run through some numbers and recent game action indicative of the team's current slide, including their current issues with 5v5 possession, shot volume/quality and overall synergy. We also discuss the York and Ersson injuries; the ups and downs of Zamula, Andrae and Kolosov; their uninspiring center play, the early trade market and more!  

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Flyers at 3-6-1 following last night's surprising victory in Boston. We discuss the flurry of moves made in the wake of the Aleksei Kolosov and Emil Andrae promotions, the Cam York injury and the decision to send Jett Luchanko back to his CHL team. We also examine some early season metrics, the status's of Yegor Zamula and Ivan Fedotov, Coots resurgence and more!   * Sergei Zubov on MM and Demidov https://rg.org/news/hockey/sergei-zubov-on-matvei-michkov-and-ivan-demidov

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers have stumbled out of the gate with only one win in their first seven games. We point out the positives, such as the team's special teams play and the performance of Matvei Michkov, as well as the ineptitude, 5 on 5. We also discuss coach John Tortorella's erratic response and lineup choices, what may be the last chance for Ivan Fedotov, the impending Jett Luchanko decision and much more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers have begun the 2024-25 season out West with games vs Vancouver and Calgary. We discuss those two games and launch into our annual season preview show, which was delayed by the recent hurricane near our studio. We breakdown the final roster moves, set the lines, power play units, discuss the team's prospects and make our fearless forecasts about the Flyers season and other random hockey related events- a jam packed show!   Follow us on X @oandbpuck and GETTR @oandbpuckcast  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers exhibition season and training camp wind down, with the regular season about to begin. We examine the implications of Alexei Kolosov's arrival and debut, and the impact it may have this season. Then we discuss coach John Tortorella expressing concern about the team's goaltending and the play of the younger defenseman. Finally, we engage in a spirited Jett Luchanko stay/go debate, hazard a guess at the final roster, first call up options and more! 

  Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, as the Flyers exhibition season has begun and first cuts have been made to the roster. We get Bill's first impressions of Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko and other Flyers newcomers. We also tackle the positives and negatives of keeping rookies like Luchanko; the fallout of Alexei Kolosov's current posture; Hopes for the power play; the surplus on defense; Guy Gaudreau and more! 

Isaiah and Dan return with special guest Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) as we analyze the Flyers rookie camp and spotlight top prospects, including: Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Samu Tuomaala, Oliver Bonk, Emil Andrae, Hunter McDonald and more. Then we pivot to expectations from training camp where the vets report later this week and focus on camp battles, the crowded blue line, the Kolosov conundrum and trade possibilities. Another jam-packed episode!

Isaiah and the returning Dan Silver are joined by Jason Myrtetus - from the Flyers Broadcasts and the Flyers Daily and Stick2Hockey podcasts - to preview the team's rookie camp with the arrival of heralded newcomer, Matvei Michkov. We delve into the expectations for Michkov and fellow rookies, Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey and this year's first round selection, Jett Luchanko, leading up to the weekend rookie games. We also speculate which players could get an in-season look with the big club, vets on the hot seat, the latest on the Flyers stalemate with goaltender Alexei Kolosov and more!

Isaiah and Chef return joined by Habs and Laval Rocket correspondent, Amy Johnson of Rocket Sports, to discuss the strange fixation that some of the Montreal Canadien fanbase seems to have with Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov. We take you through some of the recent draft history leading up to the 2023 draft and ensuing the fan and pundit hysteria that created the phenomenon. We close the show out with an objective look at the Montreal pipeline and why the two teams may be on a similar timeline for playoff contention.   *Rest in peace, John and Matthew Gaudreau

Isaiah and Chef are back with the latest Flyer updates concerning Ryan Johansen, Alexei Kolosov and Travis Konecny. Then we go around the league with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net, to assess all 32 teams, discussing each club's  and how they project for the upcoming NHL season. A jam packed show!   flyersknittygritty.com  dobberhockey.com

Isaiah and Chef are back with Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com, as we take a comprehensive look at the Flyers top prospects, including updates from the recent World Junior Summer Showcase, Keith Jones on the team's strategy and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as Matvei Michkov has arrived from Russia and attended his first official press conference as a Philadelphia Flyer. We breakdown the presser and examine how Michkov's presence in the lineup effects the upcoming season. We also delve into the Flyers off season decisions at the draft, their quiet free agency and their big bet on next year's off season. We also sift through Travis Koenecny's contract status, the Kolosov dilemma and more!    

The O&B crew return for a two part episode as the Flyers have made their selections at the NHL entry draft in Las Vegas. Isaiah and Dan begin with a breakdown of the team's draft class with prospect pundit Scott Wheeler of theathletic.com. Then Chef joins the duo to discuss: Draft night reaction and fallout; Matvei Michkov signing his ELC; the Flyers re-signings of Garnet Hathaway and Erik Johnson; the Cam Atkinson buyout; the viability of a long term Konecny contract; additional trade possibilities and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with an emergency show as all indications point to the Flyers bringing #1 prospect Matvei Michkov over from the KHL. We break down whether this addition will affect the timeline of the team's rebuild, roster composition, expectations for this season or contract negotiations for players like TK. We also examine the Flyers strategy in the upcoming draft, trade rumors and the Torts factor. 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with special guests Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) and Shane Malloy (SiriusXM NHL Radio and hockeyprospectradio.com) as they analyze the first round of the upcoming NHL entry draft mostly through a Flyers lens. We'll take you through most of the 1st round with an emphasis on who the Flyers will select with picks #12 and 32 with an insider analysis on most of the top prospects. We conclude the night with a Flyers injury update, the team's latest Euro player signing and more!

Isaiah is back with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com as we catch up with the latest about the Flyers and Matvei Michkov, the Hilferty/Jones media availability, trade talk, possible player buyouts, draft strategies and more!

Isaiah is back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as we project what the Flyers off season plan could look like. We speculate on the latest odds of Matvei Michkov becoming a Flyer this season and what impact it would have on the team's off season plans. We also delve into roster construction, cap management, possible trade targets, potential buyout candidates, acquiring more draft capital and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan begin the O&B Puckcast's eighth season with special guest, Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com, as we review Steve's top 15 rankings and speculate upon who could be available when the Flyers pick at 12th overall and later in the first round. From there, we weigh in on the significance of Sean Couturier's new agent affiliation, how the Fedotov signing may influence the future of Matvei Michkov, rumors from thefourthperiod.com and more!   Flyersnittygritty.com  jimssouthstreet.com

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, as we reflect upon the Flyers 2023-24 campaign and discuss what the team accomplished in their almost playoff season. We break down the Flyers anemic power play, examine the main themes emerging out of the team's exit interviews and project what's next for the club in the upcoming off season. We finish up the night with our Stanley Cup final picks and more in this comprehensive season ending show

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers playoff hopes have all but evaporated in the aftermath of an 8 game losing streak, where they've been outscored 42-18. We examine how and why things deteriorated, the likely front office response and take an early look at what changes are in store on and off the ice before next season. We also provide some reasons for optimism long term, discuss the acquisition of Oscar Eklind and more!

Isaiah and Dan are back with a special episode breaking down the events surrounding the Flyers surprise acquisition of star KHL goaltender, Ivan Fedotov. We examine the implications of this sudden turn of fortune for the Flyers for the remainder of this season and going forward into next year. A quick, but informative and entertaining episode!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Kurz, Flyers beat writer from theathletic.com, to discuss the events that unfolded during the team's make-or-break schedule gauntlet. Tonight's show also delves deeply into the dynamic of John Tortorella benching captain Sean Couturier; the Flyers playoff odds and historical precedents; honoring Wayne Simmonds and more!  

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net to recap the top NHL trade deadline deals, opine on the most improved clubs and speculate upon the Flyers playoff prospects. It's a fun episode we think you'll enjoy!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphiladelphia.com as we put a final wrap on the Flyers trade deadline activity. We also discuss the team's Florida road split, the injuries on defense, the Torts suspension, keeping Scott Laughton and more!

We're back with Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers broadcast network, as we break down the Sean Walker trade to Colorado, the Nick Seeler re-signing and the implications of these deals for this season and beyond. We speculate upon any further moves the Flyers will make before the Friday deadline and delve into what the team could be looking at this summer. Further discussions cover Denver Barkey, Emil Andrae, Flyers playoff chances, the tough schedule ahead and more!  

Isaiah. Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com to weigh in on trade deadline speculation involving the Flyers Sean Walker, Scott Laughton and others. We also touch on the NHL Stadium Series experience, Sean Couturier's appointment as Flyers captain, the playoff chase and more!