O&b Puckcast

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen, from sportsology.com, Locked On Flyers podcast and Off the Post radio. We begin our discussion with impressions about the just completed 4 Nations Face Off and it’s impact on the NHL’s future on and off the ice. Then we pivot towards Russ’s comparison of the career tracks of Matvei Michkov and Ivan Demidov, along with some updates on some of the Flyers below-the-radar prospects. We also discuss the upcoming trade deadline; Reports from the season ticket holder town hall; The Flyers victory over the Oilers and more!     Check out Russ’s latest book: Game Winners: The Greatest Game-Winning Goals In Hockey History: Blittner, Matthew, Cohen, Russ, Stemkowski, Pete: 9798218563219: Amazon.com: Books

Isaiah and Chef are back with Dennis Bernstein of thefourthperiod.com, as the NHL trade deadline looms on March 7th, subsequent to the 4 Nations tournament break. After discussing the league-wide outlook and the 4 Nations tourney, we speculate on possible Flyers trade deadline moves, their playoff timeline and future off season plans. We close out the night discussing the amateurish “Sportsnyet” interview with Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee; The Super Bowl champion Eagles; John Tortorella, Rocky Thompson and more!  Fly

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/flyers/ ), discussing the Morgan Frost / Joel Farabee trade as the pair are now members of the Calgary Flames. We delve into how the trade confirms their commitment to rebuild and whether there are new opportunities as a result; What Andrei Kuzmenko and Jacob Pelletier may bring to the team and what the rest of the regular season and off-season might look like. We also examine whether John Tortorella’s future is behind the bench or in the front office, the benching of Matvei Michkov and much more!

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Anthony Mingioni of centericephilly.wordpress.com and Off the Post Radio. We delve into the Briere presser and trade deadline conjecture; The Rantanen trade and the why behind Flyer fans reaction; Team development and the Phantoms; Flyers prospect pool rank and upcoming draft notes; recent trends, game action and more! 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back discussing the Flyers up and down season, as the fans begin to grow restless for GM Daniel Briere to start making the types of moves that would dramatically improve the team's fortunes. They also examine the baby steps on the Flyers inconsistent power play; Ivan Fedotov cementing his backup staus; Trade winds for Scott Laughton and Rasmus Ristolainen; Cutter’s Duck and cover; Flyers Quarter Century team, and much more! 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com discussing the Flyers emerging crisis in goal; A candid examination of the state of the rebuild; A look back at the team’s first 40 games with player evaluations and some telling numbers; Flyers at the WJC; Gold for Team USA and more!  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Steve Kournianos (thedraftanalyst.substack.com) to preview the World Junior Championships in Ottawa, Canada. We size up the top contenders at the tournament and the best draft-eligible players for Flyer fans to focus on. We also track the progress of the 5 Flyers prospects at the tourney and get Steve’s assessment of selcted prospects including Matvei Michkov. From there, we delve into the inconsistent Flyers and discuss their issues in goal, on the power play, the Emil Andrae affair and Isaiah’s expiration date on the team’s rebuild status.   Happy Holidays and thanks for your support in 2024. See you in ‘25!   * We also send out our best wishes to Jason Myrtetus for a rapid recovery! Thinking of you brother

Isaiah, Chef and the returning Dan Silver are back with the Flyers at 14-13-4 and fighting for a wild card spot after 31 games. We’re joined by Rachel Donner from the Locked On Flyers podcast (https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flyers/) to discuss: the Flyers in playoff contention; Emil Andrae sits while Yegor Zamula plays; Aleksei Kolosov is the #2 goalie, while Ivan Fedotov is in limbo; Flyers fans wait for a trade; Jacob Gaucher signs an ELC; Flyer prospects at the WJC and more!  

Isaiah and Chef return with Flyers hall-of-famer, Brian Propp (@guffaw26 on X). We delve into his career, his medical recovery and his new book, Angel On My Wing…A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage.    We also discuss the Flyer disappointing performance in their last 3 games, the returns of Sam Ersson and Jamie Drysdale and the road ahead!   Brian’s book available here: Brian Propp: Angel On My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination, and Courage: Propp, Brian, Fish, Wayne: 9781637276402: Amazon.com: Books   https://www.triumphbooks.com/brian-propp--angel-on-my-wing-products-9781637276402.php   Events and merch: brianpropp.com   Cigars: guffawcigars.com   Real Estate: wolfcre.com   Hydration/infusion: Primeivhydration.com   Sports Commerce : millions.co    

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 12-10-3 and currently holding down a wild card spot after 25 games. We take a deep dive into their November turnaround including: Better 5 man unit play; Improvement from the backup goalie tandem; Top 4 D solidified by Ristolainen/Andrae pairing and of course, the clutch play of rookie Matvei Michkov. We also provide updates on the latest roster moves, the Jiricek trade, hot stove chatter and more!

Isaiah and Chef return with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphilly.com to evaluate the Flyers after 20 games. We discuss the top performers, the biggest surprises and some of the players who have disappointed thus far. Then we look ahead to what’s next and project the future storylines in goal, down the middle, on the blue line and in the trade market.  

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Tie My Skates pod crew to discuss the 6-8-2 Flyers. With the team’s overall process improving, we discuss the emerging storylines, such as the standout play of Emil Andrae; Matvei Michcov’s return after 2 games scratched; the continuing uncertainty in goal behind Sam Ersson and the possibility of diminished roles for Egor Zamula, Jamie Drysdale and Morgan Frost. We also delve into some player rumors of interest, Jeremy Roenick in the HOF and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 4-8-1 and currently tied for last in the NHL after 13 games. We’ll run through some numbers and recent game action indicative of the team’s current slide, including their current issues with 5v5 possession, shot volume/quality and overall synergy. We also discuss the York and Ersson injuries; the ups and downs of Zamula, Andrae and Kolosov; their uninspiring center play, the early trade market and more!  

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Flyers at 3-6-1 following last night’s surprising victory in Boston. We discuss the flurry of moves made in the wake of the Aleksei Kolosov and Emil Andrae promotions, the Cam York injury and the decision to send Jett Luchanko back to his CHL team. We also examine some early season metrics, the status’s of Yegor Zamula and Ivan Fedotov, Coots resurgence and more!   * Sergei Zubov on MM and Demidov https://rg.org/news/hockey/sergei-zubov-on-matvei-michkov-and-ivan-demidov

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers have stumbled out of the gate with only one win in their first seven games. We point out the positives, such as the team’s special teams play and the performance of Matvei Michkov, as well as the ineptitude, 5 on 5. We also discuss coach John Tortorella’s erratic response and lineup choices, what may be the last chance for Ivan Fedotov, the impending Jett Luchanko decision and much more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers have begun the 2024-25 season out West with games vs Vancouver and Calgary. We discuss those two games and launch into our annual season preview show, which was delayed by the recent hurricane near our studio. We breakdown the final roster moves, set the lines, power play units, discuss the team’s prospects and make our fearless forecasts about the Flyers season and other random hockey related events- a jam packed show!   Follow us on X @oandbpuck and GETTR @oandbpuckcast  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers exhibition season and training camp wind down, with the regular season about to begin. We examine the implications of Alexei Kolosov’s arrival and debut, and the impact it may have this season. Then we discuss coach John Tortorella expressing concern about the team’s goaltending and the play of the younger defenseman. Finally, we engage in a spirited Jett Luchanko stay/go debate, hazard a guess at the final roster, first call up options and more! 

  Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, as the Flyers exhibition season has begun and first cuts have been made to the roster. We get Bill’s first impressions of Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko and other Flyers newcomers. We also tackle the positives and negatives of keeping rookies like Luchanko; the fallout of Alexei Kolosov’s current posture; Hopes for the power play; the surplus on defense; Guy Gaudreau and more! 

Isaiah and Dan return with special guest Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) as we analyze the Flyers rookie camp and spotlight top prospects, including: Matvei Michkov, Jett Luchanko, Samu Tuomaala, Oliver Bonk, Emil Andrae, Hunter McDonald and more. Then we pivot to expectations from training camp where the vets report later this week and focus on camp battles, the crowded blue line, the Kolosov conundrum and trade possibilities. Another jam-packed episode!

Isaiah and the returning Dan Silver are joined by Jason Myrtetus - from the Flyers Broadcasts and the Flyers Daily and Stick2Hockey podcasts - to preview the team’s rookie camp with the arrival of heralded newcomer, Matvei Michkov. We delve into the expectations for Michkov and fellow rookies, Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey and this year’s first round selection, Jett Luchanko, leading up to the weekend rookie games. We also speculate which players could get an in-season look with the big club, vets on the hot seat, the latest on the Flyers stalemate with goaltender Alexei Kolosov and more!