
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

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 3min
Jet Greaves keeps Blue Jackets’ playoff hopes alive, Flyers lose home finale
The Philadelphia Flyers have made a habit out of winning meaningless games to hurt their draft lottery chances, but with their Stanley Cup Playoff hopes on line, Columbus Blue Jackets netminder Jet Greaves came into the Wells Fargo Center and shutdown Philly in the second-to-last game of both teams’ season.Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss, and discuss the Draft Lottery implications of the game, as well as the Orange & Black’s team awards, and the latest in John Tortorella Fallout.

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
Is NCAA Nat'l Champ Pat Ferschweiler favorited to land Flyers HC job? Is the Aleksei Kolo-saga over?
With only two games remaining in the Philadelphia Flyers season, we’re taking a look at some head coaching candidates, including another look at Pat Ferschweiler after his Western Michigan Broncos won the NCAA National Title over the weekend.Could connections to Flyers President Keith Jones, and prospect Alex Bump, put the WMU coach over the top?Plus, Charlie & Bill talk Tyson Foerster’s hot streak, the goalie situation, the draft lottery and more!

Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 7min
And then there were two: Flyers’ 80th game of the season is an overtime loss | PHLY Flyers Postgame
It took more than 60 minutes, But Claude Giroux’s Ottawa Senators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime, marking Philly’s 22nd post-regulation game of the season.Bill & Steve break down the loss, and discuss the future of the Orange & Black’s goaltending, coaching, and more!

Apr 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Tyson Foerster scores ANOTHER pair, Flyers eliminate Islanders from playoffs | PHLY Flyers Postgame
The Flyers and Islanders, as they always seem to do, needed not only overtime, but a shootout to determine a winner in this matinee matchup in South Philly. Ultimately it was Tyson Foerster and Sam Ersson who prevailed, eliminating the Isles from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.Bill & Kelly break down the win, and the Orange & Black’s late season surge since John Tortorella was relieved of his duties.

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 6min
Flyers Mailbag: how will Danny Briere address goaltending and spend draft assets this offseason?
How about a MAILBAG DAY?With only four games left and the Philadelphia Flyers eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention, fans are invested in the NHL Draft Lottery odds, and hoping for an active offseason.Bill & Kelly answer questions about replacing Ivan Fedotov and upgrading the goalie position, how the GM will attack this offseason and spend his draft picks, as well as Cutter Gauthier’s breakout, other rebuilding teams’ timelines, and Wrestlemania.

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 1min
Tyson Foerster nets hat trick, Flyers hurt Draft Lottery odds with dumb win in NY | PHLY Flyers
he New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers played a pretty boring first 40 minutes of hockey, and then exploded for 9 goals in the 3rd period to send the pro-tank Philly fans on a roller coaster of relief and annoyance.Ultimately, it was the Orange & Black who prevailed, damaging their bid for the 4th best odds in the 2025 Draft Lottery.Charlie & Bill break down the “win,” and discuss Aleksei Kolosov’s place in the organization.

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 7min
Could former Flyer Luke Richardson or 3x Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville be Flyers head coach?
We’re continuing to make our way through potential Philadelphia Flyers head coaching candidates, looking at a few “retread” options today in Jay Woodcroft, Luke Richardson, and Joel Quenneville.Plus, Charlie, Kelly & Bill look back at their preseason predictions for Flyers leading scorer, MVP, and best d-man, and discuss why basically none of their predictions came true.

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.

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.

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.