PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

The 2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers season has ended, but we’re still going to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs and predict the outcome of each first round series!Charlie, Kelly & Bill also look back on John Tortorella’s tenure and how we’ll remember him in Philly, and discuss Brad Shaw’s exit interview, and anything else learned on the first day of locker clean outs at the Flyers Training Facility.

Despite the best efforts of Matvei Michkov (2 goals), the Philadelphia Flyers accomplished the goal, losing in regulation to ensure the 4th best odds in the 2025 Draft Lottery.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the “loss,” and what’s to come in the Flyers offseason.

Philadelphia Flyers fans have long surmised Mike Sullivan could be the top candidate to replace John Tortorella once Torts’ presumed role changed from head coach to the front office.With that obviously not happening, the question is will Tortorella’s protege still be a candidate, assuming he and the Penguins part ways.Bill & Charlie discuss Sullivan, as well as Andrew Brunette’s potential candidacies.Plus, Sean Couturier’s comments regarding his former bench boss, a Tankathon spin, and more!