O&b Puckcast

In this episode, the full crew returns as the Flyers are back to full strength and on a roll, winning 3 straight. We review the games, discuss the positives, the loss of Mark Friedman via waivers and the need for a particular Swedish defenseman. Then we welcome special guest Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com to take us around the league, talk hot stove and assess the Flyers prospects at the trade deadline

Isaiah goes one-on-one with Steve Duncan of steelflyers.com in this O&B Special : Flyers Five x Five, Vol 1. Five topics, (approximately) five minutes on each, to get you up to speed in a concise format. Tonight: New York Rangers, one down, one to go; Lake Tahoe ; Carter Hart; Mattias Ekholm; Do the Flyers need star power?  

In this episode, we’re joined by former pro defenseman Colby Cohen, to evaluate the Flyers at the quarter mark, even as they are making their way through COVID protocol issues. Colby discusses the break from a player perspective, the way forward for the team to be successful, who’s on top of their game and who needs to pick things up. Also discussed: The shake up in Pittsburgh; Zayde Wisdom’s solid game; The schedule ahead and more!

In this episode, Isaiah goes one-on-one with Steve Duncan of steelflyers.com to assess where the Flyers are at after 13 games and an enforced COVID break. We ask: Who’s helping this team and whose play needs to pick up?; Where can they improve and how?; What could the trade deadline look like?; Then we tackle Hextall and Burke with the Pens and more!

In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Johnson from ahlreport.com, to discuss the Flyers last three 2 game sets, the new AHL season and an update about the Montreal Canadiens. We also delve into the Laine- DuBois trade; TK getting scratched; the Flyers “process”; the schedule ahead and more!

In this episode, Isaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com  to take a broad view of what has transpired so far in the Flyers early season. Rather than going through detailed game analysis, we ask the questions that many in the fan base have been asking for many years - questions such as: Is there a pathway to a Cup anytime soon?; Should Chuck Fletcher have been more aggressive this past off season?; What players are essential to the team now and going forward?; What type of players would put them over-the-top?….and more!

In this episode, we review the team’s first four games and evaluate where they’re at after going 3-1 to start the season. Having incurred 3 significant injuries already, the Flyers depth will be tested and we discuss the players that’ll need to step up as well as options available outside the organization. We close out the night discussing Jake’s press freakout, our first fan Q&A and the schedule ahead.  

In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Durso of 973espn.com, to preview the Flyers 2021 season. We evaluate the team’s final roster decisions and the players that made this year’s taxi squad. We run through the current line combos and D pairs coach Alain Vigneault is rolling with along with special team strategy changes that may be employed. We close the night out with season predictions and a review of upcoming games. Enjoy!  

Isaiah is joined by Jamey Baskow of flyersnittygritty.com for a Flyers training camp update as the team prepares for the season to begin in less than a week

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers Broadcast Network, to preview the Flyers abbreviated training camp in preparation for the 56 game, 2021 season. We evaluate their roster and prospects for starting the season and who will make the newly formed taxi squad. From there we ponder the state of health for certain key players and discuss players changing numbers and positions. We close out with a WJC update including info about Flyers prospects. A jam-packed show! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QMR9KN9?ref_=dbs_p_mng_rwt_ser_shvlr&storeType=ebooks  

In this episode, the full O&B crew return with special guest Russ Cohen of sportsology.com as the NHL and the players have come to terms that bring a return to action less than a month away. We discuss the key dates and some of the new rules that effect the league on and off the ice going forward. Before that, Dan and Russ preview the upcoming WJC tournament with key players and the Flyers prospects in action. A jam packed show!  

Isaiah is joined by Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com on this special episode to speculate where the Flyers might have been under normal circumstances and how they can navigate the pandemic-mandated cap crunch to finally become a leading Stanley Cup contender after a decade of mediocrity. In balancing the abstract with reality, the duo are sure to stoke controversy with this one. Enjoy!

In this special commemorative episode, we look forward to next month’s 45th anniversary of the Flyers victory over the Central Red Army Squad in the ’76 Super Series. Special guest Bill Meltzer - Flyers writer for NHL.com and hockeybuzz.com - is uniquely qualified to take us back to that special day on 1/11/76, when the entire western hockey world were Flyers fans. In a game that may represent the apex of the franchise, the Flyers delivered the type of championship performance that resonates to this day. We also catch up with Bill about some Flyers WJC prospects and discuss a return to play for 2021. Enjoy!    

In this episode, Lance Green from flyersnittygritty.com sits in for Dan as we run through the NHL’s tug of war with the PA about how to play and pay for the 2021 season. Special guest Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com takes us through the particulars with the NHL as well as sorting out the latest rumors about the unsigned UFAs and trade activity. We also review NHL Reverse Retro jerseys, power rankings, Flyers upcoming camp battles and more! Support Brian page here:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/brian-page-87-strong

The O&B crew return from hiatus and catch up with the Flyers relatively quiet off season. The crew run through potential line up scenarios; look at the parameters of Phil Myers next deal; UFAs that still remain; the Flyers next move and more!

The O&B crew are joined by Yariv Wolok of flyersnittygritty.com to discuss the our new partnership and then explore what the Flyers are expecting from the “new” Erik Gustfafsson and Nolan Patrick. Then, Russ Joy from Snow The Goalie and crossingbroad.com stops by to discuss the state of the franchise now and going forward. Also discussed are the latest Athletic prospect rankings, NHL news and notes and more!

Chef gets the night off as Dan Silver and Isaiah are joined by special guest Anthony Mingioni of Off The Post Radio and Center Ice Philly Mag. We delve into the Flyers draft, UFA market, trade prospects and then review the goings on league-wide. Also covered are Flyer personnel losses; Sizing up the East; and more!  

The O&B crew are back as the Flyers prepare for the 2020 NHL entry draft. Dan Silver gives his final draft forecast as we preview the top prospects and a likely group that the Flyers will pick from. Then we are joined by special guest Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com as we preview the NHL free agent frenzy and hot stove rumors. Also discussed: Flyers re-signings and free agents; Nolan Patrick’s long-term viability and more!

The O&B is back in this unique two part episode w/ special guest Alan Bass of alanbasswriting.com as we discuss his new book: Professional Hockey In Philadelphia: A History (https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Hockey-Philadelphia-Alan-Bass/dp/1476682690)…a must-have book for the Flyers faithful. But first, guest hosts Steelflyer and Pearlo Wisdom of Steelflyers.com join Isaiah to hash out a way the Flyers can improve under their current cap restrictions. All options are explored in a spirited discussion. Then we look in on the Stanley Cup Final, NHL news and more!

The O&B crew are back in this episode w/ special guest Russ Cohen of sportsology.com as we put a wrap on the Flyers season and look ahead to their off season agenda. We continue from there to preview the upcoming NHL draft and look at the progress of key Flyers prospects.  Also discussed are the Stanley Cup Finals; the NHL’s key off-season dates, Sean Couturier’s Selke Trophy; NHL transactions, rumors and more!