PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

We're live from PPL Center, home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, for the Flyers Rookie Series morning skate! Hear from Phantoms Head Coach John Snowden, Flyers Assistant General Manager Alyn McCauley, and Flyers prospects as preseason hockey is underway!

Plus, Bill and Charlie discuss the rookie camp roster, Day 1 of rookie camp, who to keep and eye on for Saturday and Sunday's games, and so much more.

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With the Flyers Rookie Series games in Allentown this weekend, Charlie is at the PPL Center covering Rookie Camp so Bill’s doing a MAILBAG! We’ve got questions about Jett Luchanko’s and Jack Nesbitt’s development, the Flyers not being interested in Adam Fantilli, as well as Trevor Zegras starring in a Coyote vs. Acme-style cartoon franchise, and bringing back Cooperalls! Who would you pick between Zach Werenski and Quinn Hughes? All of that, plus the countdown to the season opener is at 19 days!

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After breaking down the Flyers prospects ranked #20-11 yesterday, we’re back today with the top 10! Spoiler: Porter Martone is #1. But where do first rounders like Jett Luchanko and Jack Nesbitt rank, and how does the 2026 class, including Maksim Sokolovskii and Brek Liske, in their first year in the organization? We’ve also got some goalies in the group! Egor Zavragin is still in the KHL, but there’s a new face in net, as well! We’re talking prospects ahead of Flyers Rookie Camp, and giving away two pairs of tickets to Sunday’s 5:05 Rookie Series game in Allentown!

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With the Philadelphia Flyers opening rookie camp this week, and our show taking a road trip to Allentown for the Flyers vs. Rangers Rookie Series on Saturday, it’s a perfect time to start our Top 20 Prospects conversation, following the publishing of the joint effort between Charlie and Alex Appleyard’s ranking (https://allphly.com/flyers/flyers-top-20-prospects-martone-bump-bonk-luchanko/).

Plus a look at the renderings of the Flyers and Sixers’ proposed new arena, and we’re giving away another pair of tickets to Saturday’s Rookie Game with the keyword from last Friday, and a new keyword for TWO winners to submit to enter into tomorrow’s drawing for Sunday’s Rookie Game!

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Dan Vladar! Joseph Woll! Egor Zavragin! Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast and Michael Ellerman (Mellerman) react to Danny Briere's biggest goaltending moves during his tenure as Flyers GM including Dan Vladar's contract extension and the Sam Ersson/Joseph Woll trade, as well as updates on Flyers' goalie prospects Egor Zavragin and more in the latest edition of THE SHOOTOUT!

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Could the Philadelphia Flyers be forced to make some TOUGH decisions in the next NHL Expansion Draft?

In this video, we break down the Flyers’ potential protection list and ask the big questions: Would Philadelphia protect David Jiricek, Sean Couturier or Noah Cates? With an expansion team potentially looking to pick through NHL rosters, which Flyers are untouchable — and who could be left exposed?

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Trevor Zegras’ inaugural season in Orange and Black was a huge success. After the Philadelphia Flyers acquired Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks, “Ziggy” set career highs in goals and points in the regular season, then led the team in postseason points. But can he be better? Using Charlie’s latest Review/Preview piece to start the conversation, he and Bill discuss expectations for Philly’s de facto 1C.

Plus, with 26 days until opening night, we’re spotlighting Brian Propp, the original Erik Gustafsson, and Stanley Cup Champion Sean Walker. Also, we’ve had a local media member mention the possibility of acquiring Quinn Hughes so we’re going to touch on that, as well! It’s a jam-packed Friday show, kids!

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We’ve got 27 days until Flyers opening night, meaning we’re talking legends like Reggie Leach and Ron Hextall, plus some funny anecdotes about Bruno Gervais. We’re finishing yesterday’s conversation regarding Dan Vladar, before moving on to Danny Briere’s recent interview with RG media where he discussed the Leo Carlsson offer sheet as well as the (lack of) contract talks with pending R/UFAs Matvei Michkov and Rasmus Ristolainen. Then, we talk about Porter Martone’s status as the favorite to win the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year in 2026-27.

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With 28 days until the Flyers/Penguins season opener on September 30th, we’re looking at a few #28s, but really, we’re talking Claude Giroux and whether his resume is HOF-worthy.

Plus, Charlie published a review/preview on Dan Vladar today (https://allphly.com/flyers/dan-vladar-review-flyers-playoffs-penguins/), so we’re looking at the 2025-26 Bobby Clarke Trophy recipient, and discussing what a successful follow-up campaign to his inaugural season in Orange & Black could look like. And, if there’s time, we’re discussing the front-runners for the Calder Trophy and who poses the biggest threat to Porter Martone, the current favorite for the award.

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With the news that Matvei Michkov would be returning to the area last night, we’re talking about a few Michkov topics today, the biggest of which pertaining to his linemates this coming season, and whether he and Trevor Zegras should be tied together for the early part of the season.

And hey, it’s September 1, meaning there’ll be REGULAR SEASON HOCKEY this month, and we’ve got 29 days until the season opener. Plus, we’ll talk about some potential training camp trades with several unsigned RFAs still hanging around, as well as some trade requests/demands still unresolved around the league.

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The wait is over! Matvei Michkov is returning to Philly tonight, according to PHLY’s very own Anthony Gargano – can the Mad Russian, Porter Martone, Trevor Zegras, and the Flyers’ young core take LEAPS and lift Philadelphia back to the playoffs?

Charlie and Anthony Gargano discuss the latest news, and of course, 30 DAYS UNTIL OPENING NIGHT!

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Rick Tocchet's Philadelphia Flyers own the 2nd-most nationally televised NHL games for the 2026-27 season. And now, with Gary Bettman and the league announcing an expansion franchise in Houston or Austin, Texas, Bill Matz and Charlie O'Connor of the PHLY Flyers Podcast discuss what this means for the league moving forward in terms of TV markets, growing the game, and more.

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HAPPY FRIDAY! With just over a month to go until the season opener, the F-Around days of the summer are behind us as Charlie & Bill look ahead to 2026-27 Flyers hockey. Charlie’s latest article about Travis Sanheim (https://allphly.com/flyers/travis-sanheim-preview-defenseman-flyers-analysis/) poses the question, just how good is Philadelphia’s #1 defenseman? We’ll tackle that, as well as take a look back at the Flyers careers of Brian Boucher and Riley Cote, with 33 days until Flyers/Penguins.

Plus, a Response Rewind looking back at yesterday’s Matvei Michkov usage conversation.

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We’ve got a MICHKOV REPORT! Sort of… Yesterday evening Hockey Hot Stove released a report that although Matvei Michkov is not yet back in North America, he’s expected back in the Philadelphia area within the next week. So, with The Mad Russian’s pending return, we talk about expectations for the third-year potential star winger, and what it may take to move up Rick Tocchet’s depth chart.

Plus the countdown continues with 34 days until the season opener, we’re remembering true Flyers legends like Petr Mrazek, John Vanbiesbrouck, and Jere Gillis!

Plus, a Response Rewind throwing back to yesterday’s discussion about Travis Konecny’s usage going forward.

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Happy WAWA Wednesday! And oh what a day it is, as Charlie O’Connor has graced the PHLY Diehard community with a new article (read it at AllPHLY.com), reviewing Travis Konecny’s 2025-26 season, and setting expectations for the upcoming year. Today, Charlie & Bill discuss those expectations, along with continuing their countdown (35 days until opening night) and a brief discussion on Kevin Hayes. And if there’s time, we’ll talk a little Quinn Hughes, because wild speculation about non-rumors is fun!

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Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet, along with the rest of Philadelphia’s coaching staff, appeared on Jason Myrtetus’ Flyers Daily podcast earlier this week, so today we’re discussing our biggest takeaways from the “Coaching Symposium.” We’re also finishing yesterday’s conversation regarding Corey Pronman’s U23 rankings, as well as continuing our countdown until Opening Night with the #36. That’s right… it’s Zac Rinaldo time!

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Today we’re taking a look at some of the national coverage of the Flyers as we head towards September when things actually start to happen again. We’ve got NHL.com’s 32 in 32 pieces, discussing 3 big questions for the Flyers, and their Top-5 prospects. We’ve got Corey Pronman’s list of the best U23 players around the NHL (and outside of it), and we’ve got an article from Kevin Kurz, and his 5 Thoughts on the state of the Orange & Black, as well. Charlie & Bill discuss Jett Luchanko’s exclusion from a couple of rankings, expectations for Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov, and much more!

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MORE CONNOR MCDAVID TRADE RUMORS! On a recent Bleed Oil Blue Podcast, NHL Network analyst E.J. Hradek suggested named the Philadelphia Flyers as the first possible destination that Connor McDavid could be interested in. Paired with a recent mailbag question on what kind of offer it would take to lure McDavid to Philly, Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast reacts to this latest rumor and answers the question on the trade package the Flyers could provide. 

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Happy F-Around Friday! We’ve got 40 days until the puck drops on the 2026-27 season, so today we’re looking at a couple of Vinnys who wore #40- Lecavalier and Prospal. And also Jordan Weal. Steve joins Bill to answer some more mailbag questions, including our thoughts on the leaked Hometown Remix jersey, and who we’d choose to fight between Zac Rinaldo, Dan Carcillo and Jody Shelley.

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With 41 days until the Philadelphia Flyers begin their season hosting Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, we’re taking a look at Phantoms legend John Stevens (who wore #41 in his brief Flyers stints), Andrej Meszaros, and the recently-signed Hunter McDonald.

Plus, with Charlie in Kansas City, Bill’s doing a mailbag! We’ve got run questions about pet names and tv shows that went too long, plus inquiries about the best bad jerseys, Porter Martone’s draft status if the Flyers hadn’t been forced to trade Cutter Gauthier, and more!

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The countdown continues, as we re-visit the number 42 today, with 42 days until the Philadelphia Flyers open their season against the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 30th. We’re also looking at the Flyers finally signing Hunter McDonald as well as Nolan Foote, of the infamous Foote Clan, to likely play for the Phantoms. Plus, it’s RANK WEEK at PHLY! We’re talking GOATS!

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We’ve got some fun stuff to get to today, from discussing the impact Danny Briere’s offer sheet of Leo Carlsson is having on the Ducks’ negotiations with Cutter Gauthier, to the Flyers prospect pipeline rankings, according to Corey Pronman of The Athletic. Plus, a look at the #43 in Flyers history, with 43 days until the Flyers open the season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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With so very little happening around the NHL in August, today we’re looking ahead to the regular season and predicting the stories we’ll be spending the most time covering this season, including the power play, Porter Martone’s Rookie of the Year race, and more. Plus, a look at Dan Vladar’s rank among the league’s best goalies and the best players to wear #44 for Philadelphia.

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Happy F-Around Friday! With 47 days until the Flyers’ season opening game, we’re taking a look at the nine palyers who’ve worn #47 in Orange & Black, and asking ourselves the question, “is there really any way Andrew MacDonald is the best 47 in franchise history?”

Along the way we’ll talk Eric Wellwood, Ronnie Attard, Luca Sbisa and more. Plus, a look at some PWHL rules the NHL should immediately adopt. And maybe some social media-submitted topics, if they’re funny enough. We’ll see… TGIF!

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With 48 Days until the Philadelphia Flyers open up their season on September 30th, at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins, we’re talking about the current general manager and former Mr. Playoffs, Danny Briere. Looking back at the Briere signing, his best moments in Orange & Black, as well as his transition to management.

Plus, of course we’re going to touch on Morgan Frost, as well as Bill’s personal “should of kept” Colin Forbes.

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Steve “Petey” Peters, NHL video coach for the Arizona Coyotes for 2 decades, joins the show to discuss everything from the best #49s in Flyers history (including former Coyotes Jean-Marc Pelletier and Brian Savage), as well as other connections between the Yotes and FlyGuys including Brian Boucher (and his record shutout streak), Daymond Langkow, and Chris Gratton. Plus, a look back at the 2016 World Cup of hockey, for which Petey served as video coach for Team North America, the U24 squad that rostered Sean Couturier, Shayne Gostisbehere, Johnny Gaudreau, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and more!

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We’ve got 50 days until the Philadelphia Flyers open their season at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on September 30th, hosting the dastardly Pittsburgh Penguins, so today we’re looking at the Flyers who wore #50. Was German Rubtsov a worse draft pick than Samuel Morin? Remember when Ruslan Fedotenko came back? Who is Scott Sandelin? We’re touching on all of that, plus tackling some of yesterday’s mailbag questions now that Kelly is here and Bill isn’t just talking to himself. We’ll probably mention Jack Berglund, too.

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Happy Mailbag Monday! With 51 days until the Philadelphia Flyers open their season against the Pittsburgh Penguins, we’re looking at Patrick Sharp, Val Filppula and the players who’ve worn #51! Plus, listener questions about the perfect day with the Stanley Cup, biggest sports attendance regrets, trading for Leon Draisaitl and more!

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Is Matvei Michkov already the Philadelphia Flyers' best winger heading into the 2026-27 NHL season? In this video, Charlie O'Connor and Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast break down the latest NHL Top 20 winger rankings and analyze where Matvei Michkov, Porter Martone, Travis Konecny, and more stack up against the league's elite. We also rank the Flyers' current winger group, compare Michkov to Travis Konecny, Tyson Foerster, and the rest of Philadelphia's forward corps, and more.

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After figuring out the countdown to Philadelphia Flyers opening night was wrong yesterday, we’re dedicating most of F-Around Friday to numbers 52-55 so that when we come back on Monday and there are, officially, 51 days before the puck drops on Flyers vs. Penguins on September 30th, we’re all caught up. Rasmus Ristolainen, Chris Gratton, Shayne Gostisbehere and some lesser-knowns like Pavel Brendl and Brian Wesenberg (shoutout 1998 Calder Cup Champions!) will be up for discussion.

We’ll also take a look at Nikita Grebenkin’s shiny new 2-year deal, and have some fun with Response Rewind, as well. HAPPY FRIDAY!

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We’ve got 56 days until the Philadelphia Flyers regular season opener, which means we’re talking about the greatest players to wear #56 in franchise history! While Claude Giroux’s emergency call-up in 2008 is the obvious answer, one of Bill’s favorite players of the this lost decade also appeared in the number.

We’re also discussing an Inquirer article which poses five questions entering 2026-27 (like why aren't Nikita Grebenkin and Hunter McDonald signed yet), as well as the funniest responses to yesterday’s Patrik Laine segment, and who the hell did the Pittsburgh Penguins just signed to an 8-year deal?

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With 57 days until the Flyers opening night game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, we’re taking a look at the number 57! And with only one player, Wade Allison, having worn #57 in franchise history, we’re expanding our parameters for today’s countdown.

We’re also taking a look at SportsNet’s offseason grades for the Metropolitan division, reacting to a non-rumor about Patrik Laine, and more!

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With 58 days until the puck drops on Flyers/Penguins on September 30th, we’re diving into the 3 players in franchise history to wear #58- Bill Armstrong (not THAT Bill Armstrong), Taylor Leier, and Tanner Laczynski. Then, we’ve got some Response Rewind posts from yesterday regarding Alexander Nikishin, Jack Nesbitt, and Carter Amico. And with Broad Street Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25 running, this seems like a good time to check in on prospect Jack Murtagh.

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With 59 days until opening night, today we look back at Mark Friedman, one of the more interesting rarely-used players of the early 2020s, and ask Charlie the question, why did his teammates hate him so much?

Then we get into The Athletic’s efficiency rankings, rating each team’s cap situation and the contracts they’ve signed their core pieces to. How does Danny Briere rank, league-wide?

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It’s going to be a fun F-Around Friday! We’re starting off with our daily countdown to opening night, which brings up two questions- who is the best Flyer to ever wear #62, and who is Jiri Latal? We’re also looking at the biggest villains against the Flyers over the years, and questioning whether this is a make-or-break season for defenseman David Jiricek.

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Could the Philadelphia Flyers have the best young core in the NHL? Bill Matz and Charlie O'Connor break down a recent Sportsnet article discussing the Top 5 cores (25 and under) in the NHL and where the Flyers exciting future of Matvei Michkov, Porter Martone, Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale and more fall in this list. How do Philadelphia's rising stars compare to to other elite young cores around the league?

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We’ve got an eclectic mix of topics today, building off of a BSH article breaking down how Flyers starting goalies have historically fared in year 2 of the job, and discussing how much of the season is riding on Dan Vladar replicating his career-best season. Plus, we’ve got a list! The Athletic ranked every NHL team’s top 2 centers, we’ll see how Harman Dayal compared Trevor Zegras and Christian Dvorak to their counterparts across the league. And we may even get to a prediction of the 2027-28 Flyers depth chart, if you’re all good!

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Today, Charlie O’Connor published an article about how the “waiting period” of the Philadelphia Flyers’ rebuild is over, and now the organization is moving into an era of increased expectations and stakes. On the show, Charlie & Bill are discussing the raised expectations and stakes, for the front office, head coach, and players like Porter Martone, Trevor Zegras, Matvei Michkov, Jamie Drysdale and others as the Flyers look to move from one playoff berth to perennial playoff contender.

Plus, a few “Whatever Wednesday” topics, a look at the potential future Flyers depth chart, and more mailbag questions!

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Despite the salary cap increase, there are a number of NHL teams with very limited flexibility. Could Danny Briere make a trade to acquire a player who could help the power play or bolster the blue line with one of the teams? Plus, a look a what player Matvei Michkov could jump if he earns a spot in the top-6 in camp, and some leftover mailbags as well as a ranking of the top cores in the NHL, 25 and under.

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It’s just another Michkov Monday! And a Mailbag Monday! Either way, it is certainly Monday! On today’s show, we’re taking a look at Matvei Michkov’s MATCH OF THE YEAR PERFORMANCE, in which he capped off his hat trick at the Russian Charity game with a Michigan goal, and discussing his training regimen, as well as his potential contract extension. We’re also talking which is more likely for Rasmus Ristolainen, a trade between now and the deadline, or him staying as an “own rental”.

Plus, would Charlie or Bill trade 4 first round picks for Dylan Larkin if Detroit retained 50% of his salary/cap hit? And much more!

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While the Flyers had a relatively quiet summer in terms of acquisitions they actually completed, it appears the co-inhabitants of the Xfinity Mobile Arena have made one of the biggest free agent signing in Philadelphia ever, landing LeBron James. Reacting to this, Bill & Charlie discuss the biggest, most exciting (and most disappointing) Flyers moves they can remember and ask if Briere should feel pressure to compete with the 76ers for the city’s attention.

Plus a little on Philly’s interest in Arber Xhekaj, and more!

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Are the Philadelphia Flyers the least improved team in the Metropolitan Division heading into the new NHL season? The Athletic's Dom Luszczyszyn released his annual list of which NHL teams improved the most this summer, and Charlie O'Connor and Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast break down Danny Briere's offseason and analyze whether the Flyers have done enough to keep pace with the rest of the Metro. From free agency and trades to roster depth and prospect development, we discuss the biggest moves—and the moves that never happened. 

Do you think the Flyers had the weakest offseason in the Metropolitan Division, or is the criticism overblown? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 
 

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After yesterday’s conversation regarding wingers, we’re taking a look at the the Philadelphia Flyers’ blue line. While it looked for a time Danny Briere would be looking to add a top-4 defenseman this summer, that has not come to fruition, nor has the potential Rasmus Ristolainen trade. So it looks like the Flyguys will be going with the same core group from last year, with the possibility to see David Jiricek and Oliver Bonk contributing, as well.

Plus, the latest addition to PHILLY WEEK- Bill’s favorite tailgate spots in the South Philly Sports Complex!

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The Philadelphia Flyers currently have seven wingers with claims to six spots on the top three lines, and double-digit wingers who could potentially crack the opening night lineup. Today, Charlie & Bill discuss the logjam at wing, how they expect it to play out this season, and if Danny Briere could’ve done more to create defined roles for the wingers by trading one or two of them in an attempt to add a top-6 center or top-4 defenseman with the ability to help on the power play.

Plus, the dumbest Flyers losses we can remember, and a look at Trevor Zegras at center, and his comments from yesterday’s press conference regarding his new contract.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have taken care of almost all their pertinent business, signing Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale within the last week, avoiding arbitration with both, and now it appears we’re on to the dead part of the offseason. On today’s show, Charlie & Bill evaluate Danny Briere’s offseason, based on the expectations of it going in, and what it ultimately bore- Joseph Woll, a few re-signings, some minor free agent additions, and not much else.

Philly Week continues, with Charlie taking a trip to Sea Isle City, plus a look at Matvei Michkov’s latest workout video and more.

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With Jamie Drysdale signing a 4-year, $6.5 million AAV contract on Friday, Danny Briere’s offseason checklist is just about complete, with only Nikita Grebenkin and Hunter McDonald remaining unsigned. So, what’s next for the Flyers this summer? On today’s show, Bill & Steve answer mailbag questions about Dylan Larkin hanging out with Trevor Zegras, the Connor McDavid “rumors,” and their top food takes.

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Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers have been linked to Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson—but should they actually make a move? In this video, Bill Matz and Charlie O'Connor break down the rumors, what a potential trade package could look like, and whether a reunion with new Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet makes sense. 

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The Philadelphia Flyers have locked up another key piece of their future and avoided another arbitration, signing Jamie Drysdale to a 4-year contract extension worth $6.5 million AAV. What does this deal say about Daniel Briere's long-term vision, and how does it impact the Flyers' rebuild?

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We’re still waiting on the Jamie Drysdale contract announcement ahead of Monday’s scheduled arbitration. Beyond that, the schedule is out. Eighty-four games this year, let’s take a look at some of the bigger games and moments of 2026-27. 

AND HAPPY FINAL DAY OF ALLCITY SPIRIT WEEK! Today, is quiz show day! Since Charlie & Bill are about to begin their 11th season working together, we thought it would be fun to play a quick round of the newlywed game! Let’s see how well these two know each other!

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We’ve got plenty of Trevor Zegras contract talk, including breaking down his comparables around the league, other contracts Danny Briere has handed out, and what it means for the still unsigned Jamie Drysdale.

We’re also asking for your help to raise funds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. But we’re not just asking for your money, oh no. We’ve got donation tiers and if a donation reaches a certain threshold, you’ll get Charlie and bill to do fun stuff like dress up as each other, or shotgun a beer on a live show.

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