

PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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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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Apr 6, 2025 • 1h
Ryan Poehling stays hot against former team, but Flyers fall to Habs 3-2 | PHLY Flyers Postgame
The Philadelphia Flyers came out sharp against the Montreal Canadiens, scoring in the first 5 minutes and carrying that 1-0 lead into the third period.But it did not last, as the Habs were able to take control and outshoot the Orange & Black over the final 40 minutes 22-16 en route to a 3-2 win.Ryan Poehling set a new career high with his 12th goal of the year and added an assist late, but it was Lane Hutson and the Canadiens who got the last laugh with 3 goals in the 3rd and officially eliminated the Philadelphia Flyers from playoff contention for its 5th straight year.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss and what it means for Philly’s draft lottery odds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 5min
Should Flyers go the NCAA route for next coach? Discussing Carle, Fershweiler, & more | PHLY Flyers
The search for the next head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers continues on today’s show, with Charlie & Bill discussing a trio of current college bench bosses- David Carle, Pat Ferschweiler & Jay Pandolfo.Plus, they look at their Flyers predictions from the preseason and how good (or bad) they guessed the season would go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 13min
Are Rick Tocchet & Ian Laperrière the Flyers top head coach candidates?
There is no shortage of potential candidates to coach the Philadelphia Flyers next season and through the “next chapter” of Danny Briere‘s rebuild.Today, Charlie, Kelly & Bill begin discussing a few candidates, including current Cancouver Canucks bench boss Rick Tochet, and Phantoms head coach Ian Laperrière.Plus a look at Cam York and his role on Philly‘s blue line, and newest Flyer Karsen Dorwart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 18min
Are the Flyers wasting a lost season with winning streak? Can Matvei Michkov win Calder Trophy?
The Philadelphia Flyers have won 3 straight games following John Tortorella’s firing, matching their longest stretch of victories this season.Given the draft lottery implications, and everything that has transpired this year, Charlie, Kelly & Bill debate whether these wins are wasting a “lost season.”The gang also looks at Matvei Michkov’s Calder odds, as well as The Mad Russian’s rankings among rookies in the league and Flyers historically.Plus, a Tankathon spin, a look at the newest Flyer Karsen Dorwart, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 7min
Matvei Michkov & Ryan Poehling's hot streaks, Flyers tank-ruining surge continue vs. Predators
Matvei Michkov registered another multi-point game with a pair of assists and the Philadelphia Flyers won their third straight game following John Tortorella’s dismissal last Thursday, as the Orange & Black continue battling to kill their draft lottery odds.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the victory, and discuss the ramifications of strong games from Ivan Fedotov & The Mad Russian. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 29, 2025 • 1h 7min
Matvei Michkov puts on another show, Flyers win must-lose game | PHLY Flyers Postgame
Matvei Michkov became the first Flyers rookie with consecutive 2-goal games since Dave Poulin in March of 1984, leading Philadelphia to a victory that many fans were rooting against.Neck-and-neck with the Buffalo Sabres in the draft lottery standings, a regulation loss would’ve gone a long way to locking in a top-5 pick for the Orange & Black.But the rejuvenated Flyguys had other ideas, scoring 6 goals for a second straight game since John Tortorella’s dismissal.Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the victory and discuss the draft lottery and coaching situations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 29, 2025 • 1h 17min
John Tortorella post-mortem: Flyers moving on from Hall of Fame Coach | PHLY Flyers Podcast
The Philadelphia Flyers surprised fans on Thursday morning, announcing John Tortorella had been relieved of his coaching duties, and associate coach Brad Shaw would be taking over on an interim basis.After Thursday night’s 6-4 win over the Playoff-contending Montreal Canadiens, there are still a ton of questions regarding Torts’ dismissal.Can Shaw hold the job? Will this spark a draft lottery-ruining run? What really lead to all of this? And what the hell is going on with Cam York?Charlie, Kelly & Bill try to make sense of the Orange & Black’s last 36 hours. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
Michkov, Couturier respond to Tortorella firing with big nights in win over Habs | PHLY Flyers
For at least one game, the Philadelphia Flyers looked like a team not in the midst of a full-on tank following John Tortorella being relieved of his head coaching duties earlier Thursday.Matvei Michkov recorded his 16th multi-point game, picking up a goal and an assist in a 3-goal first period for the Orange & Black and added a second goal in the 3rd to get to 22 goals and 54 points on the season.Charlie, Kelly & Bill react to the Flyers’ first post-Torts performance, and huge nights for the captain and Mad Russian. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 2025 • 39min
BREAKING: Philadelphia Flyers Fire Head Coach John Tortorella | PHLY Flyers Emergency Podcast
In a shocking move just hours before their sports complex neighbors begin a new MLB season in Washington DC, the Philadelphia Flyers announce that they have relieved John Tortorella of head coaching duties and have named Brad Shaw as the interim coach. Bill & Charlie react to the shocking news in an emergency episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 10min
Can John Tortorella coach the Flyers in '25-26? & Phantoms check-in with Luchanko en route to AHL
John Tortorella said on Tuesday night that he’s not interested in learning to coach a season like this. Unfortunately a season like this is what Torts has, and now questions are being asked, loudly, about how much longer he has behind Philly’s bench.Charlie & Bill debate Tortorella’s future as Philadelphia Flyers coach, as well as what might go on in net for this season’s final 9 games, as well as next year.Plus, a check-in with Lehigh Valley Phantoms correspondent Madeline Campbell, with reinforcements joining the AHL squad soon, and 9 games remaining until Calder Cup Playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


