Episode 249 | Flyers Season Preview

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers heading into the 2026-27 NHL season, how the preseason has gone so far, how Matvei Michkov looks, Cole Knuble's impressive camp, Trevor Zegras' penalty for his jersey tuck, the Flyers power play, offseason moves, storylines, expectations and predictions, and what could be ahead for the team. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly! ► Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop ► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles ► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32 ► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32 ► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld ► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre are joined by Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Daniel Briere for an interview! Danny talks to us about the upcoming season, his expectations for Porter Martone, Matvei Michkov's season last year, his offseason, and going into his third year. We also discuss Rookie Camp, the Dan Vladar/Joseph Woll goaltending tandem, and Trevor Zegras’ fit in Philadelphia. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre answer YOUR questions! We give our thoughts on the Philadelphia Flyers upcoming season, tell old Flyers stories from the past, some pranks, fights, and the state of youth hockey. Thanks to everybody who sent questions in!Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the contract extensions for Nikita Grebenkin and Macklin Celebrini. We are then joined by Captain of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and feisty winger who was part of the Philadelphia Flyers stretch run last season, Garrett Wilson! GWilly talks to us about his return to the NHL last season, getting into the lineup during the California road trip, his fight vs Ryan Reaves, and some of his toughest fighting opponents he's gone up against. Jumping ahead, we touch on Garrett warming up when not playing, his leadership qualities, Sean Couturier’s captaincy, playing hard nosed hockey, and hanging out and mentoring young players including Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, and Porter Martone. Moving along we discuss some of the coaches Willy's played for throughout his career, playing for Rick Tocchet, Philly fans, the 2019 Stadium Series, and the Flyers/Penguins rivalry. Wrapping up we dive into his career accomplishments and Wilson's post-playing career plans.Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show breaking down the latest news in the NHL including Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale’s new contracts with the Flyers, the Blackhawks extending Connor Bedard and bringing back Patrick Kane, and Jason Robertson staying in Dallas after turning down a ton of money from Seattle. We also share with you some info about the upcoming Nasty Knuckles Checking Clinic, and our tourney with Let’s Play 3v3. We are then joined by newest Head Coach of the Los Angeles Kings Peter Laviolette! Lavi discusses being hired as LA's new bench boss, the head coaching interviews with other teams, LA’s offseason additions, some of their young players, getting to coach Artemi Panarin again, and the support from his family. We then jump into some Flyers talk, start with him being hired during the 2009-10 season, the Winter Classic in Boston, the 2010 roster, the playoff run that season, and the 3-0 comeback to the Bruins. He also touches on how he’s evolving as a coach, his pregame speeches, and if there’s any comparisons between the 2010 Flyers to the 2017 Predators. Moving along we talk about the 2010-11 Flyers season, coaching rookie Sergei Bobrovsky, the HBO 24/7 series, and coaching an 18 year old Sean Couturier. Wrapping up, Lavi discusses whether he liked coaching in Philly or not, and Riley shares some insight on playing for Laviolette. Nasty Knuckles Checking Clinic sign up: https://mindchampclinic.com/product/14u-16u-checking-clinic-june-copy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTPfTxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzZE9YNkljaVE2VHZOTlZZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHni9bUju2cnIOgdjjtXLHPaCTOXARjEwUCs2gmN6ulctiVn9nwvLj0fw9LU6_aem_LksxPMTjVib8nOSWfXxXWQLet’s Play 3v3 sign up: https://www.letsplay3v3.com/registration/69859?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaATPfYlwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp4WG7_X9WTMsCLEQJW2RxG64O5Uvz4c49ZXcNvwMAx-T7KJiiNRyFetGpdsO_aem_6kr7NKrnn-Aff7y8QvnQEQNasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the Ducks matching the Flyers offer sheet to Leo Carlsson and Steve Yzerman stepping down in Detroit. Riles and Nasty are then joined by Philadelphia Flyers Captain Sean Couturier! Coots shares with us a ton of fun stories and insight from the past season. We jump in talking about the playoff run, how his body feels, playing a physical 4th line role, the California road trip in March, and the difference in the team from January to April. Moving along he tells us what it's like playing for Rick Tocchet, Dan Vladar and Trevor Zegras' first years in Philly, he gives us some Tyson Foerster analysis, Porter Martone’s immediate impact, Matvei Michkov’s sophomore season, and Barkey and Bump's jump from the AHL. Wrapping up we dive into Danny Briere’s offseason, the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, the rumors of Claude Giroux coming back to Philadelphia, the series vs the Carolina Hurricanes, and his summer plans.Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show reacting to the Philadelphia Flyers offer sheet to Leo Carlsson and Claude Giroux re-signing in Ottawa. Riles and Nasty are then joined by 2026 Stanley Cup winning head coach Rod The Bod Brind'Amour. Roddy talks to us about winning the Stanley Cup, celebrating the win, the culture in Carolina, and the relief of winning. We dive into Jordan Staal’s leadership and the Hurricanes goaltending tandem of Bussi and Andersen.We then discuss going up against the Flyers in the playoffs, Porter Martone and Rick Tocchet, organizational patience, coaching philosophies, analytics, and what it's like coaching Shayne Gostisbehere, Sean Walker, and Nic Deslauriers. Jumping into his playing career, we touch on starting in St Louis, playing in Philadelphia, Philly fans, and watching Allen Iverson play basketball. We tap into the Stanley Cup parade, before wrapping up on coaching speeches and influence he's had from other coaches.Go to gt-wholesale.com and use coupon code "nasty" for 15% off. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the middle of our livestream on YouTube, the breaking news hit that Philly has offer sheeted Leo Carlsson, and David Pagnotta’s report that Claude Giroux is coming home. Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre also discuss the Flyers extending Dan Vladar and Tyson Foerster, signing Noel Acciari. Moving along we also break down Mike Babcock being hired, Ovechkin coming back, the big moves the Panthers and Senators have made, Zach Werenski's situation in Columbus, and a ton more!Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre discuss the latest breaking news and rumors in the NHL starting off with the latest updates around Dylan Larkin, Robert Thomas, Darnell Nurse, and Mason McTavish. Then we get into the bombshell news about Edmonton's interest in Mike Babcock. We touch on Peter Laviolette being hired by the LA Kings and Nikita Kucherov winning the Hart. We finish up by diving into the Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Settlemyre and Riley Cote discuss the latest breaking news in the NHL including Dylan Larkin's trade request from the Detroit Red Wings, Darnell Nurse possibly getting traded by the Oilers, Dan Vladar's reported upcoming contract extension, Owen Tippett needing surgery, the NHL Award winners, the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes being tied 1-1, and John Tortorella's risky challenge.Go to gt-wholesale.com and use coupon code "nasty" for 15% off. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.