O&b Puckcast

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, as we reflect upon the Flyers 2023-24 campaign and discuss what the team accomplished in their almost playoff season. We break down the Flyers anemic power play, examine the main themes emerging out of the team’s exit interviews and project what’s next for the club in the upcoming off season. We finish up the night with our Stanley Cup final picks and more in this comprehensive season ending show

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers playoff hopes have all but evaporated in the aftermath of an 8 game losing streak, where they’ve been outscored 42-18. We examine how and why things deteriorated, the likely front office response and take an early look at what changes are in store on and off the ice before next season. We also provide some reasons for optimism long term, discuss the acquisition of Oscar Eklind and more!

Isaiah and Dan are back with a special episode breaking down the events surrounding the Flyers surprise acquisition of star KHL goaltender, Ivan Fedotov. We examine the implications of this sudden turn of fortune for the Flyers for the remainder of this season and going forward into next year. A quick, but informative and entertaining episode!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Kurz, Flyers beat writer from theathletic.com, to discuss the events that unfolded during the team’s make-or-break schedule gauntlet. Tonight’s show also delves deeply into the dynamic of John Tortorella benching captain Sean Couturier; the Flyers playoff odds and historical precedents; honoring Wayne Simmonds and more!  

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net to recap the top NHL trade deadline deals, opine on the most improved clubs and speculate upon the Flyers playoff prospects. It's a fun episode we think you'll enjoy!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphiladelphia.com as we put a final wrap on the Flyers trade deadline activity. We also discuss the team’s Florida road split, the injuries on defense, the Torts suspension, keeping Scott Laughton and more!

We're back with Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers broadcast network, as we break down the Sean Walker trade to Colorado, the Nick Seeler re-signing and the implications of these deals for this season and beyond. We speculate upon any further moves the Flyers will make before the Friday deadline and delve into what the team could be looking at this summer. Further discussions cover Denver Barkey, Emil Andrae, Flyers playoff chances, the tough schedule ahead and more!  

Isaiah. Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com to weigh in on trade deadline speculation involving the Flyers Sean Walker, Scott Laughton and others. We also touch on the NHL Stadium Series experience, Sean Couturier’s appointment as Flyers captain, the playoff chase and more!

Isaiah and Chef welcome back Dan as the Flyers are on a 4 game winning streak, solidifying their hold on a playoff spot. We discuss recent game action and then explore some of the tough decisions the team’s front office will have to make regarding players such as Sean Walker and Scott Laughton, as the trade deadline looms. We also weigh in on the conjecture that the Flyers are scouting a pair of Buffalo Sabres pivots as trade targets, assess the schedule ahead and more!  

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com to examine the Flyers prospects as a playoff contender and at the trade deadline. The trio also cover the Flyers similarities with the LA Kings process, the questions emerging in goal, the latest rumors as the trade deadline approaches, cap relief from the Carter Hart circumstances and more!

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com as the Flyers are wading thru the choppy waters of a losing skid, the Owen Tippett injury and the ominous implications of Carter Hart’s leave of absence. The duo discuss the emergence of Samuel Ersson, roster maneuvers, trades that were or could be on the table, a Tippett contract extension and a message of hope.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with the Flyers having won 5 of their last 6 games. We put a wrap on the Drysdale - Gauthier trade aftermath, examine the Seeler - Walker trade / re-sign speculation, ponder the fate of Carter Hart this off season and try to figure out what young center could be acquired via trade. All that and game reviews in a jam packed episode!   

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com with a comprehensive breakdown of the stunning Drysdale - Gauthier trade. Also, looking back at the Flyers first 40 games, the Penguins game downer, the schedule ahead, Gold for Team USA and more!    

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back discussing Cutter Gauthier going for gold at the WJC; Oliver Bonk’s tough break; The Flyers rough stretch and what it may portend for their playoff chances; Which players need a reset; Trade options that might help the team at center and on the power play & more! 

Isaiah and Chef are back with Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com , with a WJC primer, including an update on Flyer prospects Cutter Gauthier, Oliver Bonk, Alex Ciernik and draft eligibles; A look back at 2023 and the New Era of Orange; the latest with Flyers out west, Matvei Michkov & more!   

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are joined by Kevin Kurz of theathletic.com examining the Flyers recent play after their trip out west. Through one third of the season, the Flyers have surprised the entire league with their play as they currently sit in a playoff spot and seem to have recaptured a level competitiveness missing for most of the last decade. Looking ahead, the panel discuss what is - and what is not - sustainable while keeping the team's big picture goals in mind. Also: features on Cam York, Samuel Ersson, the young core and more!   

Isaiah goes one on one with Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com and the Stick 2 Hockey podcast in this O&B Puckcast special episode. With 39 games remaining before the NHL Trade Deadline, the Flyers are in the unique position of competing for the post season while nearly half of the roster has an uncertain future with the club. The duo review over a dozen roster players and project what’s to come by the trade deadline, in the off season, and what may change in the interim. A real fun episode!  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso from 973espn.com as the Flyers are at the quarter mark of the season. The crew discuss some of their impressions and how certain metrics are indicative of their surprising start. Most of tonight's show focuses on the team's efforts to balance maintaining a winning culture with short term success vs the longer term goal of building a Cup contender; John Tortorella's personnel and strategic decisions; Individual player perfomances, anticipated changes and more!

Isaiah and Chef are joined by guest panelist Jim Iacovone of hwradio.net as they host Russ Cohen of sportsology.com. They examine the Flyers recent play at the beginning of their west coast trip; John Tortorella's personnel decisions; the Morgan Frost dilemma; how to fix the PP; Cutter Gauthier, Matvei Michkov and much more!  flyersnittygritty.com lockedonflyers.com   

Isaiah, Chef and Dan welcome Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com as the Flyers have played above expectations during most of their 4-4-1 start to the season. We focus in on some of the game dynamics, and the early lineup and roster moves with players such as Sam Ersson, Emil Andrae and especially, Morgan Frost. We also break down Cutter Gauthier’s game and how it might project playing under Flyers coach John Tortorella.