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The PHLY Flyers Podcast is your home for daily Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Hosted by Charlie O'Connor and Bill Matz, the show delivers expert analysis, player interviews, game breakdowns, trade rumors, and postgame reactions. From the Wells Fargo Center to the draft floor, PHLY Flyers brings Flyers fans insider access, honest discussion, and passionate coverage of the Orange and Black. No one covers the Flyers or Philadelphia hockey like PHLY Sports.
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May 2, 2025 • 1h 4min
Latest on Flyers coach search, Rick Tocchet, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs | PHLY Flyers Podcast
We’ve made it to Friday once again!On today’s episode, Charlie & Bill react to a huge night of elimination games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights advancing to the second round, and the Avalanche forcing a game 7 against the Stars.We also discuss the latest in the Philadelphia Flyers coaching search, including rumors on Rick Tocchet’s future and a new candidate added to the mix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Pat Ferschweiler interviews for Flyers head coach opening; could Jon Cooper be available? | PHLY
Late last night, NHL Insider Kevin Weekes reported Western Michigan head coach, and this year’s NCAA champion, interviewed for the Philadelphia Flyers head coaching gig. Charlie & Bill discuss Ferschweiler’s candidacy, connections to Keith Jones, and what it could mean for the coaching staff.We also talk Jon Cooper rumors following Tampa Bay’s ouster from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the possibility of Coop becoming available. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 9min
Rick Tocchet leaving Vancouver; is his hiring in Philadelphia now inevitable? | PHLY Flyers Podcast
The Vancouver Canucks announced that head coach Rick Tocchet has decided he would not be returning as the Head Coach for the team.Is Tocchet’s hiring as the Flyers next head coach now inevitable? Bill and Charlie discuss Tocchet’s career and coaching record, the head coach openings around the NHL, and more.Plus, a TANKTHON SPIN! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 14min
Philadelphia Flyers coach candidates (beyond Rick Tocchet), and when the search may begin and end
All signs point to Rick Tocchet being a serious contender as Danny Briere’s first coaching hire of his tenure as the Flyers’ GM. But while we’ve discussed alternatives, today we debate which could be actual challengers to the presumed favorite in Tocchet.Charlie, Kelly & Bill talk coach candidates, Stanley Cup Playoffs and more on Tuesday’s episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
Grading Jamie Drysdale, Cam York and Philadelphia Flyers’ defense and goaltenders | PHLY Flyers
We’re finishing up player grades for the Philadelphia Flyers today, comparing our report cards for the Orange & Black’s goaltending and defense.We’re also catching up on all the weekend’s Stanley Cup Playoff action, and discussing Philly’s search for a new head coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
Flyers mailbag: Goal songs, Philly dream teams, food opinions and more! | PHLY Flyers Podcast
It’s the first F-Around Friday of the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason, and we’re kicking off the festivities with a MAILBAG! Kelly & Bill answer questions about the Orange & Black’s goal song, assembling a dream team of Flyers through the franchise’s history, hats, and maybe even some current hockey as well! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 7min
Grading Owen Tippett, Travis Konecny & the Philadelphia Flyers’ forwards | PHLY Flyers Podcast
Charlie might be away, but he’s still hooking us up with content!Yesterday we broke down Matvei Michkov’s rookie season, and Charlie’s player grade for him, and now today we’re looking at the rest of the forwards’ grades and coming up with our own, as well (read Charlie’s article: https://allphly.com/flyers-report-cards-konecny-michkov-couturier/)!Bill & Kelly evaluate Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier, Tyson Foerster and the rest of Philly’s offense.Plus, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are up 1-0 in the first round of the AHL Playoffs, and a TANKATHON SPIN! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 16min
Rocky Thompson FIRED & evaluating Matvei Michkov’s rookie season with Philadelphia Flyers | PHLY
As we transition to the offseason, it’s time to start evaluating individual Flyers players and who else should we start with than star rookie Matvei Michkov!Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss Michkov’s stats, relationship with the coaching staff (read: John Tortorella), his Calder Trophy odds, and what they expect of The Mad Russian in Year 2.Plus, news breaks that Rocky Thompson and other assistant coaches won't be retained, a Tankathon spin, a Stanley Cup Playoff conversation and a look at the Phantoms first round Calder Cup Playoff matchup against the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins with Madeline Campbell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 11min
Flyers Exit Interviews: Reacting to Brad Shaw, Matvei Michkov, Owen Tippett & more | PHLY Flyers
Our focus on the Philadelphia Flyers’ year-end press availabilities continues on today’s episode, with a look at interim head coach Brad Shaw’s exit interview, as well as Matvei Michkov’s, team captain Sean Couturier’s, and several other key players.Charlie, Kelly & Bill discuss each player’s season and comments, and how it impacts their perceptions of each player heading into Danny Briere’s critical offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 19min
Flyers Exit Interview reactions: Danny Briere, Brad Shaw, Matvei Michkov & more | PHLY Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers 2024-25 season has officially come to an end. The team played its last game a few days ago, dropping the finale in regulation to secure the 4th worst record in the NHL. And this weekend, the players, coaches and front office conducted exit interviews with the media, officially signaling the beginning of the offseason.Charlie, Kelly & Bill react to comments from the GM, interim coach and star players on today’s episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


