The week of the NHL Draft starts with big news from the Flyers. They acquired forward Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks for Ryan Poehling, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick. The guys discuss the trade and what it means for the Flyers. Then the focus shifts to the NHL Draft. Who could the Flyers take at sixth overall? Is there more movement expected? What about the other two first-round picks or three second-round picks? The guys discuss the options. Join Kyle Collington a...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 253
The guys are back with a new show fresh off the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final. First, the guys discuss recent Flyers news, including Noah Cates' new contract and the new assistant coaches hired by the team. Then the conversation shifts to the Stanley Cup Final, where the Florida Panthers claimed back-to-back titles with a series win in six games over the Edmonton Oilers. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the show on social media @YWTpodcast and follow K...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 252
A new YWT Podcast is here with plenty to discuss in both Flyers news and around the NHL. The guys look at Tyson Foerster's two-year extension and Helge Grans' new contract as the first activity of the offseason. They also discuss the latest on coaching searches around the NHL and within the Flyers organization as Rick Tocchet's staff is constructed and the Phantoms look for a new head coach. The guys also discuss some trade rumors out there as well as look at the Memorial Cup. Then the attention...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 251
The Flyers have their next head coach. Rick Tocchet was hired as the 25th head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. The guys have reaction to the news, break down the decision-making process, the thought of another ex-Flyer in a primary role, and what comes next for Keith Jones, Danny Briere, and the Flyers. They then shift their attention to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, now entering the conference finals. The guys preview Hurricanes-Panthers and Stars-Oilers. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Dur...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 250
A few pieces of Flyers news, as the team learned its first-round selection via the lottery on Monday night. Unfortunately, it was the worst-case scenario for the Flyers, who dropped two spots to sixth overall. The guys discuss what that could mean for their draft approach. They also look at any updates regarding the coaching search and Matvei Michkov not being named a finalist for the Calder Trophy. Then the guys dive into Stanley Cup Playoffs, recapping the first round and making their predicti...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 249
The Flyers season came to an end last Thursday and they will have the fourth-best odds in the NHL Draft lottery. The guys discuss the possibilities and review the end of the season for Matvei Michkov. They also look at the offseason, decisions to be made, including the next head coach. Then the guys dive into Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round predictions (made prior to the open of the playoffs on Saturday and posted to our social media). Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all d...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 248
There was NHL history made on Sunday, as Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for goals all-time with his 895th career goal. The guys discuss the record-setting goal, Ovechkin's journey to get there, and reflect on the record-setting moment. Then the guys jump into Flyers talk, looking at the team's loss to Montreal on Saturday and what that and other results did in the standings. They also discuss the final five games on the season for the Flyers, as they were officially eliminated from playoff c...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 247
The Flyers are 3-0-0 since firing John Tortorella. The three-game winning streak has been the last thing fans have wanted to see down the stretch as draft lottery odds start to take shape. The guys discuss the fine line between tanking and the players' mindset. They also look at Matvei Michkov's hot streak and discuss team building from around the league. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the show on social media @YWTpodcast and follow Kevin @Kevin_Durso. You...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 246
John Tortorella has been fired by the Flyers. The guys are back with an emergency podcast episode breaking down the decision to relieve John Tortorella of his duties as head coach. What happened? Why now? Where do the Flyers go from here? The guys discuss the reason for the decision from Danny Briere and company and explore possible future head coaching options for the team. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the show on social media @YWTpodcast and follow Kev...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 245
The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Flyers were busy on the seller's market. Scott Laughton was traded to Toronto, Andrei Kuzmenko was flipped to Los Angeles, and Erik Johnson returned to Colorado, as the Flyers added 21-year-old prospect Nikita Grebenkin, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2027 third-round pick among the pieces in return. The guys break down the trades and how Danny Briere did. They also look ahead to what this means for the offseason plan and the rest of the season. The ...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 244
The Flyers are on a five-game points streak as a critical week of the season arrives. The trade deadline is Friday and there are a few Flyers that could possibly be on the move before then. The guys discuss the post-break performances so far, including Matvei Michkov's revitalized play. They also look at trade deadline possibilities with Scott Laughton and Rasmus Ristolainen. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the show on social media @YWTpodcast and follow Ke...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 243
The Flyers returned from the 4 Nations break with a win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. The guys discuss the performance of Matvei Michkov and Owen Tippett and what the break can do for both of them. They also discuss some of the possible areas the Flyers could address in the offseason. They look back at the 4 Nations Face-off and discuss what made it so successful. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the show on social media @YWTpodcast and follow Kevin ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 242
The Flyers head into the break for the 4 Nations Face-off with a 24-26-7 record after an up-and-down January. The guys react to the recent stretch of games and performances of several players. They also discuss the trade of Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee to Calgary for Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, and two draft picks, and what could be on the way as the deadline starts to get closer. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the show on social media @YWTpodcast a...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 241
What a week it was for the Flyers. They rode the wave of an emotional win over the Ducks the previous Saturday to a comeback win against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and road wins against the Islanders and Devils, going 3-0-1 on the week. The guys discuss the week and keys to the Flyers success during the week. They look at the road ahead and the playoff picture and discuss the critical nature of the rest of the month. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it ...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 240
The Flyers lost the first three games of the week, including a lifeless game on Thursday night against Dallas, before the main event of the week. The Flyers dominated the Anaheim Ducks, 6-0, on Saturday night in Cutter Gauthier's first game in Philadelphia. The guys discuss the week and the Flyers at the halfway point of the season, before talking more about the rebuild. They then take a closer look at Saturday's game and the sights and sounds from an anticipated night that delivered. Join Kyle ...
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 239
The Flyers went 1-2-0 over the last week, as goaltending continued to be a position of importance. Sam Ersson suffered another injury, and Aleksei Kolosov's struggles continued. Ivan Fedotov will come back into the rotation this week. The guys discuss the results this week and the goaltending position as a whole. They also look at how the goaltending position has changed over the years, what is considered elite, and how the Flyers have struggled to find a way to reach the league average numbers ...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 238
The Flyers had a rough week leading into the holiday break, with three losses in four games while allowing 24 goals in that time. They opened post-holiday play with a win in Anaheim. The guys discuss the win in Anaheim and the importance of Sam Ersson's strong showing. They also look at Matvei Michkov's recent struggles and the possibility that another healthy scratch is coming. They also look at defensive struggles and the play in goal. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all ...
Dec 29, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 237
The Flyers got back on the right track with a pair of wins against Columbus and Detroit before closing the week with a loss in Minnesota. The guys break down the action and how the Flyers got back into the win column. They take a closer look at Scott Laughton's four-goal game and its historical place in franchise history. They also discuss Aleksei Kolosov being named the backup. They also take a closer look at Matvei Michkov's attempt of the Michigan, John Tortorella's reaction, and how Michkov'...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 236
A positive week turned sour after the Flyers four-day break. They lost late in regulation on Thursday to Florida, rallying back from down 3-0 and 4-2 to take 5-4 lead in the third before the Panthers emerged with the win. Then in Boston on Saturday, another lead got away in an overtime loss. The guys break down an 0-2-1 weekend that brought the Flyers back to reality, late penalty trouble, John Tortorella's press conference Saturday in Boston, and look ahead to what's to come as December continu...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 235
What a week it was for the Flyers. After letting a 3-0 and 4-2 lead slip away in Monday's shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Flyers have carried a three-game winning streak into December, including a pair of overtime wins. Matvei Michkov scored in overtime again on Saturday, adding his name to an exclusive list. The guys also discuss some possible news regarding Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, and Rasmus Ristolainen around the 4Nations Tournament in February, and look at how the goal...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 234
The Flyers had another up-and-down week, suffering two losses to Colorado and Carolina before rebounding with a comeback overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The guys discuss the week that was and take a closer look at Matvei Michkov scoring another overtime winner. They also look at some of the injured players starting to return to the lineup. Then they discuss the week ahead, and look at four games as a busy November schedule continues. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as ...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 233
It was a big week for the Flyers, who go 3-0-0 on the week and extend their points streak to five games. In the process, Matvei Michkov was back in the lineup and had five points over the last three games, including an overtime game-winner on Thursday in Ottawa. The guys discuss the response from Michkov and what he could do for the remainder of the season. They also look closer at several other players, including Travis Konecny's hot streak, Travis Sanheim's consistency, Erik Johnson's 1,000th ...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 232
The Flyers had a solid three game road trip with a 1-1-1 record against three challenging opponents, but the bigger story of the week was the scratching of Matvei Michkov for the last two games. The guys discuss the reasoning behind scratching the rookie and how it can impact his development. The guys also break down the three games, the good and the bad, and look into some possible future lineup decisions for the Flyers. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 231
The guys are back for another episode of the YWT Podcast. On this episode, the guys break down a week with two Flyers wins and a shutout loss to Boston. Sam Ersson had a strong week with a shutout win and another win allowing just one goal before leaving Saturday's game with an injury. The guys discuss Ersson's performance and how his injury can impact the team moving forward. The guys also discuss the lack of scoring on the roster and the struggles of certain forwards in that department before ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 230
The games and struggles continued for the Flyers in the midst of other news around the organization. The Flyers snapped a six-game losing streak on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild before losing to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. The guys discuss the continued struggles of the team. They also look at Jett Luchanko's return to juniors and the call-up of Aleksei Kolosov. Join Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso as they break it all down. Follow the show on social media @YWTpodcast and follow Kevi...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 229
The Flyers continued the start of their season with a week of struggles. An overtime loss to Edmonton kick-started a week with three straight losses, bringing the team's losing streak to four games. The guys discuss the areas where things have gone wrong so far, including goaltending and defensive breakdowns. They also discuss the offense's struggles to finish and what can be done to improve, while looking ahead to next week and the first games against divisional opponents. Join Kyle Collington ...
Oct 20, 2024•54 min•Ep. 228
The Flyers season opened this weekend with mixed results. The Flyers got a 3-2 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in Friday's opener, then lost to the Calgary Flames on Saturday, 6-3. Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko made their NHL debut on Friday. Luchanko was a healthy scratch on Saturday with an early-season back-to-back. The guys discuss the decision to hold Luchanko out of a game and the potential reasoning behind it. They also look at some strengths and weaknesses of the weekend. Join...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 227
The guys are back as the 2024-25 NHL season gets underway. For the Flyers, the final roster appears to be set and includes more than one rookie looking to establish his place within the team. Joining Matvei Michkov is Jett Luchanko, at least for potentially the first nine games of the season on an extended tryout. The guys discuss the decision to keep Luchanko around. The guys also look at the Flyers upcoming season and the keys to success. They then turn their attention to the rest of the NHL, ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 226
The preseason is well underway for the Flyers, and so is the Matvei Michkov Show. The 19-year-old rookie sensation has three goals and three assists in six games, including a two-goal game and overtime winner against the Boston Bruins. The guys discuss Michkov's first three games of the preseason and look at other observations from the games so far. They also discuss Jett Luchanko's training camp and the possibility that he makes the team as an 18-year-old fresh from the draft. Join Kyle Colling...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 225
The YWT Podcast is back as the Flyers get back on the ice for rookie camp and a pair of rookie games. Matvei Michkov debuted on Friday and scored in his first game in Orange and Black. Who else stood out in rookie camp? The guys also discuss the impact Michkov could make on veterans this season, joining the NHL lineup. They also preview the start of training camp later this week. The guys also discuss the absence of Alexei Kolosov on the rookie camp and training camp roster and GM Danny Briere's...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 224
