PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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.
Latest episodes
Jun 18, 2025 • 5min
Why James Hagens Could Make A LOT Of Sense For Flyers At No. 6 Overall | Prospect Profile
PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect James Hagens' strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect.
Jun 17, 2025 • 5min
Could Caleb Desnoyers SOLVE Flyers' Center Problem At No. 6 Overall In NHL Draft? | Prospect Profile
PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Caleb Desnoyers' strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the brother of Flyers 2020 5th-round pick Elliot Desnoyers.
Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 15min
Reacting to Danny Briere and Brent Flahr’s pre-draft press conference, Mystery Guest joins! | PHLY
On today’s edition of PHLY Flyers, Charlie & Bill discuss this morning’s press conference with Philadelphia GM Danny Briere and AGM Brent Flahr. Draft strategy, size vs. skill, decentralized format, and the debate between improving the NHL roster now vs. growing the pool of prospects for the future.Plus, a mystery guest joins the conversation as part of PHLY Spirit Week!
Jun 16, 2025 • 5min
Why The Flyers Would LOVE Anton Frondell At No. 6 Overall in 2025 NHL Draft | Prospect Profile
PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Anton Frondell's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from Frondell's play.
Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 8min
Breaking down DRAFT PROSPECT Caleb Desnoyers with Alex Appleyard | PHLY Flyers Podcast
Alex Appleyard is back, and today we’re discussing his most recent deep dive into Caleb Desnoyers, potential Flyers pick at #6, and brother of current Lehigh Valley Phantom Elliot Desnoyers.
Jun 14, 2025 • 15min
ESPN's Rachel Doerrie On NEW Flyers Assistant Yogi Svejkovsky, NHL Draft
ESPN contributor Rachel Doerrie joins PHLY Flyers to talk about a number of NHL topics. In her time with the Vancouver Canucks, Rachel worked with new Flyers assistant coach Jaroslav Svejkovsky, and speaks on her experience with Yogi. Rachel also discusses the best & worst case scenarios for Philadelphia with the 6th pick.
Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 4min
Talking Carter Bear, Cole Reschny and other favorite NHL Draft prospects (plus trade rumors!) | PHLY
Happy Friday the 13th to all!Today, Charlie & Bill are discussing some of their favorite draft prospects outside of the blue-chippers, based on Charlie’s latest article (https://allphly.com/flyers-draft-prospects-analysis-eklund-obrien-reschny/)There’ll also be conversations on the latest trade news and rumors, Flyers free agents signing possibilities and the awesome Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.
Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 10min
Corey Pronman talks Philadelphia Flyers 2025 NHL Draft | PHLY Flyers Podcast
Big day today with a special guest! The Athletic’s Senior NHL Prospect writer Corey Pronman joins the show to discuss the upcoming Draft, and all of Danny Briere’s options at 6, 22, and beyond!We’ll talk James Hagens, Brady Martin, Porter Martone, Joshua Ravensbergen, the emphasis on size, a league-wide aversion to drafting Russians and all things 2025 NHL Draft.Plus, Charlie & Bill discuss the latest rumors regarding Nic Hague, Jason Robertson, Mason Marchment and more!
Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 8min
Could Flyers Draft Windsor center Jack Nesbitt at 22?
Several recent Mock Drafts, including Charlie’s own, have the Philadelphia Flyers selecting Jack Nesbitt with the 22nd overall pick acquired from the Colorado Avalanche in last year’s Sean Walker trade.With 22 being one of the Flyers’ most successful draft positions (Claude Giroux, Simon Gagne, Brian Boucher, Oliver Bonk all taken 22nd), it seems time to move on to prospects who could be available to Danny Briere with Philly’s 2nd first round pick.
Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
Breaking down DRAFT PROSPECT Porter Martone with Alex Appleyard | PHLY Flyers Podcast
We’re once again diving deeper into one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ potential draft picks at sixth overall, Porter Martone. Given Alex’s status as our Foreign Correspondent, we’ll also ask for the latest on Maxim Shabanov.Charlie, Kelly & Bill also discusses the Stanley Cup Final, Matvei Michkov finishing 4th in Calder Trophy voting, and more!
