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  Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are back with an exciting episode diving into the Flyers trade for Trevor Zegras and their strategy for the upcoming NHL Draft! Joined by prospect expert @TheProspectDon (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkLX69AqIYLFIagsM1PZAg), we unpack the Flyers’ acquisition of the dynamic 24-year-old center from Anaheim in exchange for Ryan Poehling, a 2025 second-round pick (#45), and a 2026 fourth-round pick. We discuss how Zegras fits into the Flyers’ rebuild, his potential to boost their top-six, and what this means for their draft approach. Plus, we break down key decisions surrounding their #6 overall pick, potential draft strategies, and how top prospects stack up. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode for all things Flyers, Zegras, and draft talk   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

Join hosts Isaiah, Chef and Dan with guests Russ Cohen (sportsology.com, lockedonpodcasts.com) and Shane Malloy (SiriusXM NHL Radio, hockeyprospectradio.com) as they dive into the Philadelphia Flyers' strategy for the upcoming NHL Draft. They break down the best prospects for picks #6, #22, and #32, discuss potential draft-day trades, 2nd round possibilities and the Luchanko dilemma. A must-listen for Flyers fans! Follow @FlyersKnitty and @HockeyHStove for more. #Flyers #NHLDraft   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

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with an exciting new episode! This week, we’re joined by special guest Jason Myrtetus (from the Flyers broadcast team, @jasonmyrt on X) to dive into the latest Philadelphia Flyers news and insights. From the Cates and Foerster re-signings to changes in Lehigh Valley, potential trade targets like Marco Rossi, Thatcher Demko, Nic Hague and projections for the upcoming NHL Draft, and the Stanley Cup Finals. Breaking: According to David Pagnotta and Anthony San Filippo, Jaroslav "Yogi" Svejkovsky will be hired as an assistant coach on Rick Tocchet's staff. Tune in for in-depth analysis, hot takes, and everything Flyers hockey! 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

Join Isaiah, Chef and Dan as they dive into the latest Philadelphia Flyers developments and the NHL’s Stanley Cup Conference Finals. This episode breaks down Rick Tocchet’s introductory press conference as the Flyers’ new head coach, Brad Shaw’s exit, Matvei Michkov’s recent comments and off-ice incident, Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ signings, potential Flyers trade and free-agent targets, and more. Plus, the hosts analyze the ongoing Conference Finals matchups as the Stanley Cup chase heats up.   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

Join Isaiah, Chef and Dan for this O&B Puckcast Special as they dive into the Philadelphia Flyers’ contentious hire of Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history! They’ll break down the Flyers’ coaching search, spill the tea on what went down behind the scenes, and dish on what Tocchet’s leadership means for the team’s critical offseason ahead. How much of a leap of faith is this hiring decision and will the team be rewarded?

Join Isaiah, Chef, and Dan for the Season 9 premiere, featuring special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com. We discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' sixth overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, with Russ breaking down top prospects likely available at that spot. We also cover the Lehigh Valley Phantoms' AHL playoff run, highlighting standout prospects, Matvei Michkov’s Calder Trophy snub, the latest on the Flyers' head coaching search, and more!   Game Winners by Russ Cohen and Matthew Blittner: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Winners-Greatest-Game-Winning-History-ebook/dp/B0DQVMLFNB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19CV5OTI2ZMIA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w3gEjk2sBv_Rxnm7qEGIDg.gp_Q6Jog_pxelTfwAawSmlPhm7KeKAf862IaAT_XDWk&dib_tag=se&keywords=game+winners%2C+russ+cohen&qid=1746664549&sprefix=game+winners%2C+russ+cohen%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1   Russ’ article on Anton Frondell: Anton Frondell’s Gifts Supersede His U18 Performance – NHL DRAFT BUZZ Ed Van Impe: https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-family-mourns-hall

  Isaiah and Chef return to recap the Philadelphia Flyers season, marking the team’s fifth consecutive year missing the NHL playoffs. The crew breaks down key stats, analyzes roster players vs expectations, and previews an off-season that promises to be the most anticipated in recent memory. The episode concludes with Isaiah’s one-on-one interview with Philadelphia Flyers writer Bill Meltzer. They discuss the team’s coaching situation, needs at center and in goal, the upcoming NHL Draft, Bill’s expectations for the Flyers’ off-season and the latest update about the exciting new hockey website, hockeyhotstove.com.

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Steve Kournianos (thedraftanalyst.substack.com), as the Flyers are a mere 2 games from completing the 2024-25 season. We put the wrap on recent game action, the Flyers current draft standing and personnel moves, then weigh in on who they may hire to be their next head coach. From there, we discuss the Flyers 20 top prospects and project each player’s prospective role in the organization.  Finally, we delve into the best players in the upcoming NHL entry draft and speculate upon the Flyers draft and off season strategy.

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jason Myrtetus of Flyers Broadcasts, as the Flyers are on a 3 game win streak since the dismissal of former head coach, John Tortorella. We discuss the team’s play since the coach’s firing, assess his positive contributions and speculate on the challenges facing GM Daniel Briere this off season at the center and goaltending positions.  We also weigh in on the “win vs tank” debate, head coaching candidates and the new kids in town. We finish the show with Jason discussing the road ahead in his treatment. #PuckCancer  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Philadelphia Flyers have fired their head coach, John Tortorella. We delve into the series of events that lead to the coach’s firing, give our feedback on Daniel Briere’s press conference and speculate upon what the day’s events portend for the Flyers off-season.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Swedish superfan Johan Gartner. We examine the Flyers recent 1-6 skid through the prism of Danny Briere’s decision to lock in on the team’s rebuild, and then we delve further into what that may look like via trades, free agency and the draft. We also speculate upon the futures of Cam York, Jacob Pelletier, Sam Ersson and Ivan Fedotov, along with coaches Rocky Thompson and John Tortorella. Finally, we break down a few of the top draft prospects that could be available to the Flyers, including Johan's intel on Sweden's Anton Frondell.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with Flyers play-by-play announcer, Jim Jackson. We get JJ’s take on the Flyers trade deadline and what it portends for the future. We also examine the Flyers off season strategy, speculating on the goaltending and center positions, as well as John Tortorella’s future. We wrap up the show highlighting the teams that made the biggest waves at the trade deadline. A packed show!   Jim's broadcast training: https://www.jimjacksonbroadcasting.com/

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with a Flyers trade deadline reaction show as Scott Laughton, Andrei Kuzmenko and Erik Johnson were dealt for various picks and players. We evaluate each trade and assess what the big picture looks like going forward for the team. We also announce our special guest for our next regular episode coming this week.

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso, from 973espn.com. We begin the night discussing the Flyers recent post-4 nations tournament surge, going 4-0-1 over their last five games. Then we dive into the impending trade deadline and which Flyers could be on the move before March 7, along with some background behind the so-called “Laughts Supper”.  We close out the show discussing Matvei Michkov’s rookie of the month award; the improvement of Jamie Drysdale; the mystery behind Aleksei Kolosov’s usage; our speculation on the Flyers upcoming RFAs; Danny Briere’s off-season planning and more!    

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!