O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

Isaiah and Chef are joined by Russ Cohen of Sportsology.com, Off the Post Radio and the Locked On Flyers podcast, as the Philadelphia Flyers embark on the most critical stretch of their 2026–27 season. The team enters the month with a 4-9-4 record through 17 games, leaving fans and pundits alike wondering whether the season can still be salvaged.   The guys review the recent game action, examine some mildly controversial roster decisions made by the Flyers' front office, and consider where the team could stand by the end of the month. They also discuss Matvei Michkov's hot start and check in on several top Flyers prospects to see how they are progressing.   The panel wraps up the night by breaking down the latest shock news involving Nikita Kucherov and Dylan Larkin, along with the Nashville–Seattle trade involving players the Flyers may have had interest in. A jam-packed episode!   Photo credit : R&J Sports Photography   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah and Chef are joined by "Jersey Jim" Biringer of Full Press Hockey to open the show with an in-depth look at the Devils' trade for All-Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, what the move could mean for the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference, and the latest trade chatter from around the league.   The panel then takes stock of the Flyers following their 3-7-3 start to the season. While the overall record remains ugly, the picture has brightened somewhat after the team won three of its last four games following a winless start through the first nine.   The guys also examine what has improved during the recent stretch and breaks down the performances of key players, including forwards Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras and Porter Martone; defensemen Travis Sanheim and Oliver Bonk; and the goaltending tandem of Dan Vladar and Joseph Woll. Photo credits : Michael Reaves and Jim Biringer   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are back, joined by special guest Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia (nbcsportsphiladelphia.com • @JHallNBCS on X).   The panel delves into the recent Flyers game action, placing it within the broader context of the team's disastrous, record-setting 0-5-2 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. As the Flyers remain trapped in a cycle of futility, coach Rick Tocchet appears short on answers, leading a growing number of fans to call for his ouster. Meanwhile, ownership is left to wonder whether the "New Era of Orange" management team has any solutions three and a half years into its tenure. We analyze the numbers behind the team's struggles, discuss the Oliver Bonk call-up and the Flyers' growing injury list, and pose the crucial question: Can this season still be salvaged?   In our final segment, Anthony DiMarco of Daily Faceoff joins us to provide his insider perspective on Tocchet's job security, potential deals in the works, and the league-wide view of how the Flyers have run so far off the tracks after a 98-point playoff season.   It's a jam-packed show!   Photo credit : Michael Reaves   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah and Dan are joined by guest panelist Alex from the Flyera Gonna Flyera podcast (@FlyeraPodcast on X) as they welcome Jason Myrtetus (@jasonmyrt on X) from the Flyers broadcast crew to assess what the heck is going on with the Philadelphia Flyers. The team has stumbled badly out of the gate, dropping its first four games after surprising last season with a first-round playoff victory. We delve into what has gone wrong, whether last year's success was a mirage, and whether the Flyers are headed for an inevitable downturn this season.   From there, we break down the areas in which the team has fallen short across the board, while also identifying the few players who have stood out among a group of underperformers.   We also discuss the impact of the Michael Bunting acquisition, the latest injury updates, relevant trade chatter, and more!   Photo credit : Michael Reaves   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are joined by Anthony Mingioni (HockeyHotStove.com) to preview the Philadelphia Flyers' 2026-27 NHL season. The panel shares its observations from training camp and the exhibitions, including the latest roster moves, projected forward lines and defensive pairings, power-play units, injuries, and the Flyers' chances of competing for a playoff spot.   They also break down the performances of several key players and prospects, including Matvei Michkov, Porter Martone, Cole Knuble, Jett Luchanko, David Jiricek, and more.   In the final segment, Anthony DiMarco of DailyFaceoff.com joins the show to provide his league-wide insider perspective, discuss whether the Flyers can sustain playoff-level performance over a full season, and offer some fun, fearless forecasts for the year ahead.   Enjoy this jam-packed season preview!   Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!k   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah and Chef welcome Dan back from his Asia trip to recap the Flyers' Rookie Camp, including the two games against the New York Rangers prospects. The panel breaks down the performances of top prospects such as Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Jett Luchanko, Oliver Bonk, Cole Knuble, and many more.   From there, the guys turn their attention to the upcoming training camp and the battles for roster spots among the forwards and defensemen. While the team appears pretty much set in goal, there will be competition up front among players such as Alex Bump and Nikita Grebenkin, as well as on the back end with David Jiricek, Oliver Bonk, and Ty Murchison among those looking to make an impression.   We also discuss the Athletic's portrayal of the Flyers as a "window-closed franchise", GM Danny Briere's presser, the latest updates on Matvei Michkov, and more!   *Apologies for the audio issues last week.   Photo credit : Rob Windfelder   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah and Chef return, joined by Flyers insider Bill Meltzer (flyers.nhl.com and hockeyhotstove.com), to preview the Philadelphia Flyers' Rookie Camp. We discuss the participation of prospects such as Denver Barkey, Porter Martone and Alex Bump, what their presence brings to camp, and the impression they could leave on the rest of the participants.   We also dig into Rick Tocchet's latest interview, Danny Briere's message to last year's young kids, Matvei Michkov, the Flyers' proposed new digs and more! *Apologies for the audio issues in the first half of the show. We're committed to resolving the problem by next week.  Photo credits : The Philadelphia Flyers and ChatGPT   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah and Chef welcome Jim Biringer of fullpressmedia.substack.com as they evaluate the Flyers and their competition in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. The panel sizes up all eight teams and analyzes whether the Flyers will finish in the division's top three, be left scrambling for a Wild Card spot, or find themselves on the outside looking in come playoff time.   The discussion then turns to the hot-button topic of the Flyers' pursuit of a top centerman and explores just how many NHL players actually meet that criteria.   The panel concludes the show with thoughts on Matvei Michkov's return from Russia, Danny Briere's RG interview, the upcoming training camp and national television schedule, and more!   Photo credits : Jim Biringer and ChatGPT   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Isaiah and Chef welcome Lyle Richardson of SpectorsHockey.net and Ron Mont of RNJMediasports.com for Part 2 of their annual Around the League episode. The panel completes its review of the remaining 16 NHL teams, breaking down each club's key additions and subtractions and assessing their outlook for the upcoming season.   The discussion concludes with an in-depth look at the Philadelphia Flyers, including their offseason moves, roster construction, and prospects for the 2026–27 campaign.   It's a comprehensive tour around the NHL with plenty of Flyers analysis to wrap up the summer.   Photo credits : The Hockey News, Spector's Hockey and ChatGPT   Jason Myrtetus Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.

Join hosts Isaiah and Chef as they welcome Lyle Richardson of SpectorsHockey.net for Part 1 of their annual Around the League episode. The panel reviews 16 teams alphabetically, breaking down each club's key additions and subtractions and assessing their outlook for the upcoming NHL season.   Also in this episode, Isaiah and Chef catch you up on the latest Flyers news, including Jack Berglund's return to the SHL, Nikita Grebenkin signing a two-year deal, the positive impressions Carter Amico made at the WJSS, expectations for Matvei Michkov following his rigorous offseason training, key upcoming dates on the Flyers' early-season calendar, and more.   Photo credits : The Hockey News, Spector's Hockey and ChatGPT   Jason Myrtetus' Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jasons-battle-with-stage-3-cancer   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8   Subscribe to our show on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Tune In, Deezer, Amazon Audible+ (5 star ratings on Apple are always appreciated 😃 )   Please Support Our Sponsors!   Summit Adjustors:  https://summitpublicadjusters.com Jim's South Street: https://jimssouthstreet.com   Affiliations: flyersnittygritty.com and hockeyhotstove.com Hosted by https://libsyn.com/libsyn-podcast-hosting-features/ Advertisers: Contact us at [email protected] or DM us on X.