PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

The 2025-26 NHL season officially gets underway today, with July 1st not only representing Canada Day, but the beginning of a new league year, as well.The Philadelphia Flyers got mostly incredible reviews for their draft, and now with free agency opening, Danny Briere has the job of augmenting the roster.Charlie & Bill discuss free agent targets for goalies, whether they expect Philly to sign Maxim Shabanov today, and if any major trades are on the horizon. Plus, reactions to the rest of the league’s transactions.

The new league year for the NHL starts at 12pm EST on July 1st which also means the beginning of free agency for players. While the Flyers did not draft a goaltender in the NHL Draft, Bill and Charlie of the PHLY Flyers Podcast debate which UFA netminders the Flyers could target.

The 2025 NHL Draft is behind us, and Danny Briere’s Philadelphia Flyers selected quite a haul. Despite mixed reviews on the trade up to #12 for Jack Nesbitt, the additions of Porter Martone and a slew of 2nd round picks including Carter Amico and Shane Vansaghi have resulted in high marks from the nation media for Briere’s 3rd draft as general manager.Charlie & Bill dive into each pick from the weekend, before discussing what’s left on the Flyguys’ to-do list, with the new league year and free agency opening on Tuesday July 1.

Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet joined the PHLY Flyers Podcast live from the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City to discuss the NHL Draft, relationship with GM Danny Briere, roles for his coaching staff, the Flyers roster, and more.

In the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Danny Briere selected Porter Martone 6th overall, and traded picks 22 & 31 to move up to 12 for Jack Nesbitt. With picks 36, 40 & 48 to kickoff the second round, and 4 picks after that, questions abound about the Flyers’ direction.Are they actively pursuing bigger players? When will they address the defense? Will one of the remaining goalies be an early target?Charlie, Kelly & Bill are LIVE from Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City to review Philly’s draft, and chat with guests including Rick Tocchet, Flyers’ 2025 draft picks, and Alex Appleyard.

Listen to the live reaction from PHLY Flyers' Bill Matz and Broad Street Hockey's very own Kelly Hinkle as the Orange and Black select Porter Martone No. 6 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. 

The day has arrived! Live from Chickies & Pete’s it’s the 2025 PHLY/BSH NHL Draft Party! With three first round picks, including 6th overall, Danny Briere’s Philadelphia Flyers are poised for an interesting night, one that could define Philly’s rebuild moving forward.

PHLY Foreign Correspondent and Draft Analyst Alex Appleyard is back to discuss his latest articles, breaking down potential 2nd round draft pick options, and other draft sleepers with Bill & Steve.With only a few hours before the Flyers make the 6th overall pick, we also discuss all the rumors, news & notes around the Philadelphia Flyers and the rest of the NHL.

Who doesn’t love a mock draft?! Well, Charlie & Bill are doing their own, making the first 16 selections in this year’s NHL draft, alternating picks between them. Who will the Flyers take at 6? Is Michael Misa a lock at #2? Will the Pittsburgh Penguins screw up their back-to-back selections? Could we see a trade?! Find out in a little bonus episode ahead of Friday’s first round.  

We’re almost to the 2025 NHL Draft!With just one more day until the Philadelphia Flyers make the 6th overall pick (and possibly 22nd & 31st, too), we’re having a little fun.Charlie, Kelly & Bill take a look at Charlie’s 7 round Flyers mock draft, before Bill reveals his BEST DRAFT PROSPECT NAMES LIST! Carter Bear will certainly make the list, but can anybody beat Måns Goos?!We’ll probably talk a little more about Trevor Zegras, and other NHL news & notes, as well. And also, it looks like we’ve got labor peace! We’ll chat about the new CBA.