A mostly uneventful game between the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers lends itself perfectly to a mailbag show! General manager Danny Briere met with the assembled media on Tuesday morning, and spoke at length about Rasmus Ristolainen, Sam Ersson and the goaltending, and all the rumors ahead of the March 7th Trade Deadline. Bill answers questions from the mailbag before Charlie joins from the Wells Fargo Center to dissect Flyers/Red Wings.
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matvei Michkov has fallen out of favor over the last few weeks, falling behind Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson and even Dustin Wolf in the Calder Trophy race. But a recent hot streak has re-opened the possibility for The Mad Russian to get back into the conversation. Similarly, the Flyers looked to be trending towards the basement with a 5-10-2 stretch from December 5th through January 9th. But with 4 wins and 9 points in their last 5 games, the Orange & Black are right back in it. Bill & Charlie...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast It wasn’t pretty, but the Philadelphia Flyers worked hard to secure a victory over the Devils in New Jersey on Saturday afternoon. A low event game that only saw 32 shots on goal and over 50 total blocks, the Flyers PK & PP stepped up to beat one of the best teams in the east. Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the win and look at Philly’s playoff push.
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast The first period of Thursday’s matchup with the Islanders was marred by a questionable hit that knocked Ryan Poehling out of the game, and the emotions after that put the Flyers at a 1-0 deficit after 20 minutes. But Philadelphia responded with a 3-goal middle frame, and an 11-6 shot advantage highlighted by some huge setups from Travis Konecny. The Isles showed life in the 3rd but a Cam York goal stemmed the tide and propelled the Orange & Black to victory. Charlie & Bill break down the win, an...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep 943•Transcript available on Metacast John Tortorella and his staff have been behind the Philadelphia Flyers’ bench for 209 games, as of Tuesday night’s matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. And while the Orange & Black have managed to cycle in some new, young players in that time, much of the lineup has been here for at least a part of Torts’ two-and-a-half seasons. Morgan Frost, Joel Farabee, Rasmus Ristolainen, Cam York and many others need to have decisions made about their future in one way or another soon, and it’s time to s...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep 942•Transcript available on Metacast The Philadelphia Flyers hadn’t won more than 2 straight games since the end of November, and that streak continues after a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Looking for only their second win in the backend of a back-to-back this season, Bobby Brink and Owen Tippett lit the lamp for the Orange and Black in a surprisingly low-scoring game while Zach Werenski put 2 pucks behind Ivan Fedotov. Charlie & Bill break down the shootout loss, the continued strong play of Noah Cates, and John Tor...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Despite a rough first period that saw the Philadelphia Flyers fall 2-0 after 20 minutes, the Orange & Black defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 for their second straight win. The Philly power play scored twice, as did Noah Cates, to fuel the big victory. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the win, and whether players like Morgan Frost & Matvei Michkov can continue to ride this momentum.
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep 940•Transcript available on Metacast Cutter Gauthier makes his unsuccessful return to Philadelphia as Travis Konecny, Jamie Drysdale and the Philadelphia Flyers snap a four game losing streak, beat the Ducks 6-0, as the fans look to welcome back Gauthier by raining down the boo's.
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep 939•Transcript available on Metacast Despite showing signs of life in the 3rd period, the Philadelphia Flyers lost their fourth straight game to open 2025, falling to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The Stars jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first and never looked back, as the Orange & Black put up little fight in the first 40 minutes of Ed Snider Legacy night. Bill & Steve break down the loss, evaluate Sam Ersson’s return from injury, and discuss if this is a sign of what’s to come in the second half....
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Philadelphia Flyers played their 41st game of the season on Tuesday night, marking the end of the first half of the 2024-25 season. Travis Konecny is on pace for 41 goals, Matvei Michkov has flashed greatness and the goaltenders have been the worst in the league. Charlie, Kelly & Bill share their grades, biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half, as well as discuss John Tortorella’s role in The Mad Russian’s development. Oh, and it’s also the anniversary of the Cutter Gauthie...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast It came down to some late heroics by Joseph Woll but Toronto was able to hold on for the regulation win in the Flyers first game back in Philly since December 21. Travis Konecny scored twice to give him six career 20-goal seasons but ultimately it wasn’t enough. Kelly & Bill break down the loss and discuss the first half of the Flyers season.
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Where is this Philadelphia Flyers season going? By points-percentage they’re 23rd in the league, 10th from the bottom. They’re also 2 points out of the last Stanley Cup Playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Charlie & Bill step back on a snowy Monday to discuss how they think the 2nd half of the season will play out, and how John Tortorella’s handling of Matvei Michkov, Sean Couturier and the goaltenders could come into play down the stretch.
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ivan Fedotov was a bit of an adventure between the pipes for the first 20 minutes, but was mostly solid in the 2nd and 3rd, earning the Flyers a point and forcing overtime, stopping 22 of 24 Toronto shots in regulation. Unfortunately, the Flyers couldn’t hold the Leafs off 3v3 and after a Matvei Michkov 1-on-1 chance, Toronto came back down the ice and scored off the rush for the win. Charlie & Bill break down the loss and assess the play of Fedotov, Michkov and the Noah Cates line....
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Philadelphia Flyers 3 goalies have combined for a save-percentage below .880. While the Orange and black don’t have designs on a Stanley Cup Playoff run, the idea is to play competitive games and that’s nearly impossible with the worst goaltending in the NHL. Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss if something should be done to replace Aleksei Kolosov and/or the other netminders who haven’t been much better. Plus, a look into the rumors surrounding the Vancouver Canucks and whether the Flyers should ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep 933•Transcript available on Metacast Tyson Foerster put the Flyers up 1-0 only 21 seconds into the first period, but it was Aleksei Kolosov who was the biggest story of the game, allowing a number of soft goals in an otherwise fairly well played loss for Philadelphia. Charlie & Bill break down the loss and discuss what can be done about Kolosov and the goaltending struggles for the Flyers.
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Philadelphia Flyers closed out 2024 with a decisive win over the San Jose Sharks and Macklin Celebrini. John Tortorella rolled 4 lines against the lowly Sharks, and Philly stymied San Jose for most of the night, limiting their offensive opportunities and taking advantage of a healthy shot differential. Bill, Charlie & Kelly ring in the new year breaking down the Orange & Black‘s victory and discussing the Calder Trophy favorites.
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matvei Michkov is officially back, scoring a goal and picking up an assist for his 10th career multi-point game to break a 7-game slump, but it wasn’t enough to outscore the LA Kings on Sunday night. Charlie & Bill break down the loss, and discuss Michkov finding the back of the net, Laughton’s hot streak, Aleksei Kolosov & more!
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 930•Transcript available on Metacast The Flyers stole the first game for the Gauthier vs. Drysdale matchup, winning 3-1 in Anaheim. Sam Ersson had a strong bounce back performance, Noah Cates and Morgan Frost each potted a goal, and even Joel Farabee finally netted one late into the 3rd to seal the deal. Bill, Charlie, and Kelly react to the game and preview the Flyers’ matchup tomorrow.
Dec 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sean Couturier celebrated the birth of his newborn son with a goal in the 2nd period, but the Flyers just did not have enough to overcome Sidney Crosby’s 3 assist first period and a lackluster performance from Sam Ersson. Charlie, Kelly & Bill breakdown the loss, and how Sam Ersson’s recent play could open the door for Aleksei Kolosov and maybe even Ivan Fedotov. Plus, FESTIVUS!
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 928•Transcript available on Metacast After finding themselves in a 2-0 hole early in the 2nd period, the Flyers tied the game 3 times in the 3rd period, and escaped with a miraculous 5-4 overtime win over Columbus Blue Jackets courtesy of Owen Tippett. Charlie, Tyler, and Steve discuss tonight’s win and what’s next for the Orange and Black with their lengthy upcoming road trip.
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Coming off a 7-3 loss to the LA kings, Danny Briere made one move before the clock struck midnight and rosters froze for the Christmas holiday, sending Emil Andrae back to the AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms. While the Flyers passed on making a trade before the freeze, there’s plenty going on on Broad Street between Cam York getting scratched, Matvei Michkov’s slump and much more. Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss the orange & black’s cold streak, potential roster shakeups, and goaltenders live from the ...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 926•Transcript available on Metacast The Flyers and Kings gave us a crazy first 40 minutes, with the score tied 3-3 and and Philadelphia with a 24-19 shot advantage. But Los Angeles took over in the 3rd, scoring in the first two minutes and adding three more to ice the game. Bill, Charlie & Steve break down the loss and what it will take for the Orange & Black to get back on track.
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 925•Transcript available on Metacast Down 4-2 at the end of the 2nd period, the Flyers chances of winning seemed slim after two periods of sloppy play. Yet, in a classic twist, the Flyers clawed their way back to tie the game 4-4 5 mins into the 3rd but unfortunately lost their way in a 6-4 defeat. Bill, Charlie, and the birthday girl Kelly react to the loss and preview tomorrow's game as well.
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast With back-to-back games on Wednesday and Thursday, and the Holiday Roster Freeze going into effect in between, there have been rumors circulating that Philadelphia has been involved in trade talks with several teams, including the Los Angeles Kings. Charlie & Bill discuss the rumors, as well as John Tortorella’s comments concerning Matvei Michkov, Morgan Frost, and more!
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 920•Transcript available on Metacast Marc-Andre Fleury picked up his 33rd and final career win against the Philadelphia Flyers while MVP-favorite Kirill Kaprizov scored his 19th & 20th goals of the season in Minnesota’s win on Saturday afternoon. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss, potential lineup changes for Wednesday, and some news about Philly’s prospects headed to the World Juniors Championships later this month.
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast After being named the Philadelphia Flyers #2 goaltender ahead of Ivan Fedotov, Aleksei Kolosov turned in one of his best performances, stopping 25 of 26 Red Wings shots on Thursday night. But is Kolosov done climbing the Orange and Black’s depth chart? Could Kolosov challenge starter Sam Ersson for playing time? Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss the competition between the pipes, as well as Emil Andrae in the defensive rotation, Scott Laughton’s 4 goals, and Matvei Michkov.
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Laughton continued his dominance over the Detroit Red Wings, scoring 4 GOALS to give him 13 in his last 13 games against the Wings and over 100 overall goals for his career. Aleksei Kolosov, on the day John Tortorella told the media his young Russian rookie netminder was officially #2 on Philly’s depth chart, was great as well, coming within 4 minutes of his first career shutout. Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the win, the goalie situation, and what to expect when the Flyers and Red Wing...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On Wednesday, Charlie published an article putting an imaginary optimistic Flyers fan against an imaginary pessimist. On today’s show, Charlie, Kelly and Bill have the debate for real. Should the excitement over Matvei Michkov’s point-per-game pace outweigh the lack of centers to match his skill? Travis Sanheim and Travis Konecny are having all-star caliber seasons, but is that enough to justify long-term commitments to veterans during a rebuild? And where are we on Owen Tippett, Bobby Brink, Ja...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matvei Michkov registered a pair of assists to make him a point-per-game player through the first 27 games of his career, and Travis Konecny notched a pair of goals en route to a big win for the Flyers in Columbus on Tuesday night. Charlie & Bill discuss the win, as well as strong performances for Jamie Drysdale, Morgan Frost, Tyson Foerster and more!
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast With both the Philadelphia Flyers and Utah HC on the backend of back-to-backs, it was the artists formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes that came out on top, as they were just sharper pretty much all night. With both Sam Ersson and Jamie Drysdale making their returns, the Flyers could have benefitted from the addition of fresh legs, but unfortunately it was t enough, as they just spent too much time in their own zone. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss and what’s next for a few Flyers at ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 914•Transcript available on Metacast 
