PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

When is Matvei Michkov going to sign his entry-level contract? Will Danny Briere be buying out the contracts of Cam Atkinson, Cal Petersen, or Ryan Johansen? Could the Flyers be eyeing a trade for a young center like Marco Rossi, Cole Perfetti, or Trevor Zegras?Honestly, today we’re just waiting for one of a hundred potential moves to happen before the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.And speaking of the draft, COME TO THE PHLY/BSH DRAFT PARTY AT CHICKIE’S & PETE’S IN SOUTH PHILLY ON FRIDAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michkovmania is running as wild as ever. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs over and the Florida Panthers crowned champions, it’s officially the offseason. Flyers fans want one thing as the buyout window, draft, and free agency approach- to talk about Matvei Michkov!So Bill & JP are opening up the Mailbag to take questions on Michkov’s ceiling, development, contract, as well as what Danny Briere and the whole Philadelphia Flyers organization can to do to maximize the most exciting prospect to don orange and black in 30 years. Don’t miss a fun show, and DO NOT MISS FRIDAY’S DRAFT PARTY AT CHICKIE’S & PETE’S IN SOUTH PHILLY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s over! The 2023-24 NHL season, which began on October 10th, is now officially over after the Florida Panthers were crowned Stanley Cup Champions, prevailing in game 7 of the Final on Monday night.And now, with the season behind us, it’s officially Matvei Michkov season!The offseason is here and Charlie, Kelly and Bill are here to discuss Philadelphia’s top prospect coming to North America after SKA St. Petersburg terminated his KHL contract, as well as what to expect from Friday’s NHL Draft (and Draft Party at Chickies in South Philly!). Plus, some rumors about potential Flyers trade targets and trade pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Twenty four hours later, Flyers fans are still celebrating the report that Matvei Michkov will indeed come to Philly two seasons ahead of schedule, terminating his contract with SKA St. Petersburg in order to play in the NHL this coming season. Charlie & Bill discuss expectations for Michkov’s arrival timeline, as well as in-season expectations.Plus, the John Tortorella factor, potential linemates and much more! Happy Michkov Monday to all who celebrate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's happening! The latest chapter in the legend of June 23rd is Matvei Michkov's immigration from the KHL to the Philadelphia Flyers! It was confirmed Sunday morning that the Flyers #1 prospect will begin his career in the NHL this fall, leaving SKA St. Petersburg two seasons prior to his contract expiring. Charlie & Bill react to the biggest Flyers news of the last decade! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy F-Around Friday to all who celebrate! On today’s episode, with the NHL Entry Draft a week away, we unveil the big board of the best names in the draft! Where will Carter Yakemchuk, John Mustard and some other, lesser-known prospects land?Plus, Charlie & Bill discuss some recent headlines from around the league, including Chris Drury’s move to send Barclay Goodrow from the Rangers to the Sharks despite the player’s no trade restrictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Danny Briere held a pre-draft press conference on Thursday morning, and our own Charlie O’Connor was in attendance. On today’s show we react to the presser, the draft possible strategy, and everything discussed by the Flyers general manager.Plus, there are rumors! Could Philly and Ottawa be cooking up something spicy? Also, Ian Laperrière got a contract extension with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. We discuss why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is nine days away, and we have a brand new 7-round mock draft to react to, from our friend Corey Pronman at The Athletic.Before Charlie and Bill talk Konsta Helenius, Cole Eiserman, Cole Hutson and all the waiting-to-be-drafted prospects, they’ve gotta discuss the Flyers current top prospect Matvei Michkov! He’s got some new social media posts! And they’re Philly-related!Plus, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have now pushed the Stanley Cup Final to a sixth game following a 5-3 win in Sunrise last night. Can they pull off the Mike Richards Special in the championship round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When the PHLY Flyers wishlists were published last week, we got a few comments about John Tortorella’s “open contempt” for Trevor Zegras, stemming from his comments about the Zegras/Sonny Milano “Michigan” goal from December 2021. But were those comments really that inflammatory? Would they hurt the chances of Danny Briere acquiring Zegras from Anaheim?Plus, the news of the day is that the San Jose Sharks may be interested in Cam Atkinson, but Atkinson may not be interested in San Jose. Charlie & Bill discuss the Flyers options with Atkinson as the look to clear up their salary cap situation for the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two years ago today (June 17, 2022), John Tortorella was named head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. His tenure has been filled with funny quotes, several controversies, a suspension, and all the typical Torts shenanigans.It seems as if Tortorella is part of the brain trust and the long term rebuild plan, whether as bench boss or something else.Today, Charlie and Bill discuss the first 2 years of Torts, and how much longer they foresee him lasting as the head coach, and what could come after that.Plus, the Flyers have re-signed Adam Ginning, brought in Rodrigo Ābols, and Connor McDavid broke a Wayne Gretzky record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.