PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

The one and only Jim Jackson, TV Play-by-Play for the Philadelphia Flyers, joins the show to discuss the Flyers' offseason, including the NHL Draft, hiring of Rick Tocchet, and more.

Published: 31 July 2025

It’s time to break down the Flyers’ prospect pool, and who better to help us do so than PHLY European correspondent Alexander Appleyard!

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

It's Tuesday Reviewsday....sort of! Charlie and Kelly review the Flyers offseason moves: including the hiring of Rick Tocchet as head coach, Briere's bold trade for Trevor Zegras, their 2025 NHL draft picks, and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

There actually is hockey this week, as the World Junior Summer Showcase kicked off on Sunday, with seven Flyers prospects participating. Charlie and Steve are also taking mailbag questions on this fine Monday, with a focus on prospects and the Flyers’ future.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

WOULD YOU RATHER: Matvei Michkov or Gavin McKenna? Alex Bump or Jett Luchanko? | PHLY Flyers Podcast

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Talking Rick Tocchet, Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov with former NHL Video Coach Steve Peters

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

During PHLY’s rank week, we got a persistent question from listeners- how could we not tackle the 2007 draft lottery? So, bill & Kelly are covering it today in an edition of What If Wednesday!

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

With Porter Martone opting to play for Michigan State this upcoming season, Bill and Charlie of the PHLY Flyers Podcast discuss their ideal opening-night lineups for the Philadelphia Flyers when they travel to Florida for the season opener against the Panthers on Thursday, October 9th.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Charlie, Kelly & Bill breakdown their favorite parts of Jared Keeso’s Letterkennny spinoff following the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs’ journey back to relevance.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Early Monday morning reports emerged that Porter Martone would be leaving Canadian Major-juniors in favor of the NCAA, and Michigan State would be Martone’s destination.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

When does Cutter Gauthier come back for part 2 of his “welcome back” party? How does the Olympic break impact the stretch drive? When will Morgan Frost & Joel Farabee see their first action as visitors in Philly? For what dates should I clear my schedule to check out Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and the rest of the league’s highest profile stars?

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Bill and Charlie debate the Top 10 "What Ifs" in Philadelphia Flyers history and how these scenarios could have significantly impacted the Orange and Black.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

With a new head coach and promising prospect pool, Bill and Charlie of the PHLY Flyers Podcast compare the Flyers' rebuild to past and present rebuilds around the NHL and debate how long the Orange and Black’s rebuild could actually take.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Today, we’re diving into prospects who may not have star potential but could be contributors, like Alex Bump and Denver Barkey and Cole Knuble.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Today we’re talking about prospects! With Scott Wheeler’s top 100 prospect rankings as a jumping off point, Charlie & Bill discuss the ceiling and floor for the Philadelphia Flyers’ pool of future players.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

Could Matvei Michkov become a sophomore superstar? How will Tyson Foerster’s injury impact his season? Can Travis Konecny find consistency throughout the season?

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Vladar & Dvorak speak; decentralized draft, New CBA, state taxes

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

So with the offseason moves are probably wrapped up, Charlie and Bill are debating their grades for Philly’s GM, as well as comparing where the Flyers are in their rebuild to historical rebuilds of the Salary Cap Era.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

There are still some lower level free agents available, and a few trade options that would require salary cap gymnastics, but there’s a strong chance the Philadelphia Flyers roster today is the roster we saw when training camp and the preseason begin

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

From Notre Dame’s Cole Knuble showing signs of improvement after an impressive 2nd NCAA season, to Noah Powell and his bumpy draft+1 season, Charlie & Bill discuss the best & worst from last week’s festivities at the Flyers Training center in Voorhees.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Charlie & Bill break down the defenseman’s signing and expectations for him going forward, before getting into development camp and young Flyers with a chance to make the club including Alex Bump and Porter Martone.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

NHL on TNT's Chris Jastrzembski joined Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast to discuss the Flyers moves in the NHL Draft and free agency as well as other signings and trades around the league.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2025

Flyers 2nd round draft picks Carter Amico, Jack Murtagh, and Shane Vansaghi join the PHLY Flyers Podcast LIVE on Day 2 of the NHL Draft to discuss what it was like to be drafted by the Orange and Black, expectations, who they model their games after, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

From the Philadelphia Flyers moment they would travel back in time to get to experience all over again, to expectations for Matvei Michkov, Porter Martone & Christian Dvorak, we’re tacking all sorts of listener questions. Plus, reactions to Maxim Shabanov signing with the New York Islanders, and NOT the Flyguys : (

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Today, Charlie & Bill discuss any movement on Russian free agent winger Maxim Shabanov, as well as what happened at the first day of on-ice drills at Development Camp. Porter Martone, Jack Nesbitt, Alex Bump, and other prospects are up for discussion on today’s episode.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

ESPN contributor Rachel Doerrie joined Bill Matz of the PHLY Flyers Podcast to discuss the Flyers' signings in free agency, their draft picks and trade up for Jack Nesbitt in the NHL Draft, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Charlie & Bill discuss free agent targets for goalies, whether they expect Philly to sign Maxim Shabanov today, and if any major trades are on the horizon. Plus, reactions to the rest of the league’s transactions.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

While the Flyers did not draft a goaltender in the NHL Draft, Bill and Charlie of the PHLY Flyers Podcast debate which UFA netminders the Flyers could target.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Charlie & Bill dive into each pick from the weekend, before discussing what’s left on the Flyguys’ to-do list, with the new league year and free agency opening on Tuesday July 1.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet joined the PHLY Flyers Podcast live from the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City to discuss the NHL Draft, relationship with GM Danny Briere, roles for his coaching staff, the Flyers roster, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2025

In the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Danny Briere selected Porter Martone 6th overall, and traded picks 22 & 31 to move up to 12 for Jack Nesbitt. With picks 36, 40 & 48 to kickoff the second round, and 4 picks after that, questions abound about the Flyers’ direction.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025

Listen to the live reaction from PHLY Flyers' Bill Matz and Broad Street Hockey's very own Kelly Hinkle as the Orange and Black select Porter Martone No. 6 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025

The day has arrived! Live from Chickies & Pete’s it’s the 2025 PHLY/BSH NHL Draft Party! With three first round picks, including 6th overall, Danny Briere’s Philadelphia Flyers are poised for an interesting night, one that could define Philly’s rebuild moving forward.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025

Flyers 2nd round options and Draft Sleepers with Alex Appleyard

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Who doesn’t love a mock draft?! Well, Charlie & Bill are doing their own, making the first 16 selections in this year’s NHL draft, alternating picks between them.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Charlie, Kelly & Bill take a look at Charlie’s 7 round Flyers mock draft, before Bill reveals his BEST DRAFT PROSPECT NAMES LIST! Carter Bear will certainly make the list, but can anybody beat Måns Goos?!

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Trevor Zegras had his introduction to Philly’s media contingent on Tuesday. Charlie & Bill discuss the newest Flyer’s answers to questions about Rick Tocchet, playing center, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Roger McQueen's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Today, Charlie & Bill will be joined by Derek Lee, Anaheim Ducks beat writer from The Hockey News, to discuss how this trade came to be and what to expect from Zegras.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Brady Martin's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

BREAKING NEWS: during our conversation with Alex Appleyard on James Hagens, Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers made a stunning move, trading for Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks for Ryan Poehling, the 45th overall pick in 2025, and a 4th rounder in 2026.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Jake O’Brien’s strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Happy Friday fam! Let’s celebrate the end of another work week, and being only 7 days away from the NHL Draft, with a Mailbag show!

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Porter Martone's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

It’s a day to get caught back up after the “musical chairs” stream-a-thon on Wednesday!

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

A mix of PHLY personalities debate the Panthers’ place in NHL history before moving on to a pressing debate: who has had it worse in Philadelphia, Flyers fans or 76ers fans?

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect James Hagens' strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the prospect.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Caleb Desnoyers' strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from the brother of Flyers 2020 5th-round pick Elliot Desnoyers.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

On today’s edition of PHLY Flyers, Charlie & Bill discuss this morning’s press conference with Philadelphia GM Danny Briere and AGM Brent Flahr.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor reviews 2025 NHL Draft prospect Anton Frondell's strengths and weaknesses and how the Philadelphia Flyers could benefit from Frondell's play.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025