Prospect Pipeline: Phantoms Playoff Push Continues

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer check in with the first Prospect Pipeline of the new season, taking a look at how the Phantoms have helped the Flyers beat the injury bug.

Porter Martone is a Flyer, and Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the process he went through to prepare for the NHL during this past season at Michigan State. They also touch on some of the other prospects in the system who have wrapped up their seasons or are on playoff runs.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer take a mid-break trip around the Flyers system, including a look at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms coming out of the AHL all-star break. Bill brings us up to speed on some of the team’s standouts at the junior and international levels as well.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the upcoming World Junior Championships and what the teams might look like as far as potential Flyers prospects. They also look at the early season success stories on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer get things started for the 2025-26 season with our first check on Flyers that are in the system at the AHL, college and junior levels, as well as overseas.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft and the uncertainties therein, as Philadelphia waits to see who will be available at pick #6 and then will go from there. They also discuss Daniel Briere already using some of his draft capital in bringing in Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks.

In the latest edition of the Prospect Pipeline Podcast, Bill Meltzer and Brian Smith recap the Phantoms stint in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs and which future Flyers made the biggest impact. The duo also discusses the players to keep an eye on entering the offseason.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer are back in the studio to recap the Phantoms Round I sweep of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The duo then shifts focus to Round II as the Phantoms prepare to do battle with the rival Hersey Bears.

Bill Meltzer joins Brian Smith to preview the first round Calder Cup Playoff series between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the run to the Frozen Four for both Flyers prospect Alex Bump and Penn State University, which is making its first appearance in the semifinals. Bill also breaks down who's been important to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms clinching a spot in the upcoming Calder Cup Playoffs.