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Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are joined by Anthony DiMarco of DailyFaceoff.com to discuss the Flyers' return to play and preview the upcoming NHL trade deadline. They examine the biggest  names on the trade market league-wide before focusing on which Flyers players could be moved ahead of the March 6 deadline. The panel also discusses the Flyers' narrow path to a playoff spot, the resurgence of Matvei Michkov, the stellar play of Dan Vladar, and the team's ongoing search for a true top-six center. The episode also includes a remembrance Jim "Boomer" Gordon, longtime Sirius XM Radio broadcaster. Photo credit: Michael Reaves Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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 Appl

Isaiah, Chef, and Dan return from their Olympic hiatus and are joined by Parker McLean of the Off The Fly (@OffTheFly1515) podcast to break down the Olympic tournament, including what drove the United States to a gold medal and the biggest storylines from international play. The conversation then shifts back to the Flyers, where the panel offers a candid assessment of their playoff outlook and examines what moves could be on the table at the trade deadline — including the possibility of a Rasmus Ristolainen deal - and more! Photo credit: Michael Reaves Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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 is joined by Dennis Bernstein (TheFourthPeriod.com, SiriusXM NHL Radio) to discuss the Olympic hockey tournament in Milan, Italy. They dive into the Artemi Panarin deal and assess the potential for a busy March 6 trade deadline. The conversation then shifts to the Flyers' performance after 56 games, how it compares to preseason expectations, and what the Flyers—and Daniel Brière in particular—need to do to push their rebuild forward. In the show's concluding segment, Anthony DiMarco (DailyFaceoff.com) joins Isaiah to break down the latest NHL trade rumors, Flyers news during the Olympic break, fading playoff chances, Michkov's unflattering video review and the team's potential plans to address several roster holes during the offseason. Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: http

Isaiah and Chef are joined by Anthony Mingioni (HockeyHotStove.com) to discuss the Flyers' January decline, as the team has lost 11 of its last 13 games, falling outside the playoff picture heading into the Olympic break. The panel examines whether the slide could influence the front office and alter the broader rebuild plan. They also analyze Rick Tocchet's messaging in interviews and press conferences—particularly as it relates to Matvei Michkov. Key factors behind the downturn include positional needs, special-teams struggles, and subpar goaltending. The show concludes with a segment featuring Anthony DiMarco (DailyFaceoff.com), who discusses the Flyers' likely moves ahead of the trade deadline and evaluates the front office's ability to pivot midstream in the rebuild. The conversation also covers the return of Rasmus Ristolainen, whether ice-time expectations are inflated, and more.   Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like

Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are joined by Jason Myrtetus (Flyers Broadcast Network, @jasonmyrt on X) to discuss the Flyers' recent downturn, including the Mammoth disaster in Utah and a 3–7 record over their last 10 games. The panel breaks down what needs to change in the short term as the team deals with system breakdowns, careless penalties, inconsistent goaltending, power-play futility, and a rash of injuries heading into the February Olympic break. After a discussion of the Flyers' draft record under Brent Flahr, the episode wraps with a look at the long-term picture, as Anthony DiMarco (DailyFaceoff.com) joins the show to discuss how the rebuild approach could succeed and what moves would be required moving forward.   Photo credit: Rob Windfelder   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcas

In this O&B Special, Isaiah is joined by Anthony DiMarco of DailyFaceoff.com to break down the Flyers' recent rough patch. The two discuss how far the front office might be willing to go to address issues at backup goaltender, the ongoing power-play struggles, potential solutions at center, Denver Barkey's status, and more.   Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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

The O&B Puckcast is back as Isaiah, Chef, and Dan welcome Bill Meltzer (hockeyhotstove.com, flyers.nhl.com) to break down the Flyers at the midseason mark. Following a discussion of the contentious Ducks game, the panel examines the team's surprising start, standout performers, areas that still need improvement, and the Flyers' chances of ending their five-year playoff drought. Bill also recaps the recently completed World Junior Championship, with a focus on the performances of Flyers prospects.   Later in the episode, Anthony DiMarco (dailyfaceoff.com) joins the show to discuss the Flyers' re-signing of Christian Dvorak and what a potential Trevor Zegras extension could look like. The conversation also dives into whether GM Danny Brière would be willing to move Rasmus Ristolainen, the Egor Zamula trade, possible trade deadline scenarios, the latest rumor mill, and much more.   Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subs

The O&B Puckcast is back as Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are joined by Russ Cohen (Sportsology.com, nhldraftbuzz.com), for a comprehensive update on the 2025 World Junior Championship, with a spotlight on Philadelphia Flyers prospects including Porter Martone, Jett Luchanko, Jack Berglund, Heikki Ruohonen, and more. Russ also breaks down the Flyers' 2025 season, evaluating where the team stands with over half the schedule still remaining.   Later in the episode, we discuss the latest NHL trade rumors and contract discussions, including updates on Christian Dvorak and Trevor Zegras. The panel also examines what Flyers GM Danny Briere may be seeking in a potential move involving defenseman Egor Zamula, the challenge of managing two upcoming trade deadlines, and much more.   Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @

Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are back and joined by Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net to break down the NHL's growing trade chatter. The panel examines deals already on the board, how the market is shaping up ahead of the March trade deadline, and where the Flyers may fit into the mix. Lyle also shares his final thoughts on the upcoming World Junior Championship, which gets underway later this week.   Later, Anthony DiMarco of dailyfaceoff.com joins the show to assess the Flyers amid a turbulent week marked by injuries, waiver moves, and the promotion of Denver Barkey. The group discusses the return of Rasmus Ristolainen, the loss of Tyson Foerster, potential trade scenarios, and much more.   Photo credit: Rob Windfelder   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8vPvG8  

Isaiah,  Chef and Dan are back with the latest edition of the O&B Puckcast, joined by Anthony Donati (@TheProspectDon / @DraftProHockey on X) for a preview of the upcoming World Junior Championship. The group breaks down which Flyers prospects will be participating and what to expect from them on the international stage.   The panel also weighs in on the Quinn Hughes trade discussion and the growing concerns surrounding the Flyers' ability to acquire true top-end talent at center and on defense. The episode wraps up with a look at the Flyers' recent play, the sustainability of their playoff push, the latest from the NHL rumor mill, and much more.    (Check out more from Anthony Donati at: draftprospectshockey.com)   Photo credit: Michigan State University Hockey   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://y

Isaiah and Chef return after a Thanksgiving week hiatus with Episode 281 of the O&B Puckcast, joined by Mike Fink of HockeyHotStove.com. On tonight's show, the trio examine whether the Flyers' current status as a playoff contender is sustainable—and what issues the team must address to remain in the hunt. From there, the panel breaks down recent game action before diving into the latest changes with the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The discussion includes head coach John Snowden and his staff, along with spotlighting prospects who have legitimate NHL potential. The show also tackles recent rumors involving Owen Tippett and the Vancouver Canucks, Flyers system adjustments, Michkov on the left wing, Travis Konecny's puck-management struggles, a special show announcement and much more. Photo credit: Rob Windfelder Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers Follow the show on social media

Isaiah and Chef return with a special Sunday edition of the O&B Puckcast, joined by Anthony DiMarco of DailyFaceoff.com.   On today's show, the trio break down the Flyers' recent games and dive into the Thanksgiving-week hot stove and trade landscape—including rumors that the team is seeking another center and the timing of a potential Trevor Zegras re-signing.   From there, the panel takes another look at the Flyers' rebuild, comparing it to clubs that have executed a more complete teardown. With many fans wondering whether the current approach can truly produce a Stanley Cup contender, we tackle the topic from every angle to provide an objective assessment.   Enjoy this one as we head into a busy stretch of games and the Thanksgiving holiday!   *Correction: On today's show, Isaiah referred to a Sportsnet article discussing 19 year olds who belong in the AHL, NOT the NHL as he mentioned.    Photo credit: Rob Windfelder   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithfu

Isaiah, Chef, and Dan return with a new O&B Puckcast as we welcome Bill Meltzer from flyers.nhl.com and hockeyhotstove.com.   On tonight's show, we take a brief step away from the Flyers' on-ice storylines to get our first look at how several top prospects are performing almost a quarter of the way into their seasons. From Porter Martone and Jett Luchanko to Alex Bump and Denver Barkey, we dig into Bill's insights on their early progress. (

Isaiah, Chef, and guest panelist Ron Mont (rnjmediasports.com) are back with a fresh O&B Puckcast, teaming up with Kevin Durso from 97.3 ESPN to dive into a wild week for the Flyers, both on and off the ice. We break down a mercurial run where the Flyers managed to snag 5 out of 6 points, including a big bounce-back from Dan Vladar. Plus, we dig into Matvei Michkov's four-month hiatus and what it might mean going forward. The crew gets into the heated Sean Couturier chatter—are the critiques fair, or are folks missing the big picture? We also look back on Pelle Lindbergh's legacy, 40 years after his tragic death, and pay respects to former Flyers captain Mel Bridgman, who passed away at 70.   Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   Follow the show on social media X and Bluesky: @oandbpuck GETTR: @oandbpuckcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@obpuckcast4794?si=hNETQYvbte8v

Isaiah and Chef are back with a new O&B Puckcast, joined by special guest Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia (https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/ • @JHallNBCS on X).   We recap the Flyers' last four games and break down their first month of the season — including injuries to Samuel Ersson, Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier, Dan Vladar's first sub-par outing, the offensive spark of Trevor Zegras, the (finally!) imminent arrival of Matvei Michkov, Emil Andrae's spot on the organizational treadmill, and much more.   Photo credit: Michael Reaves   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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 return with a new O&B Puckcast, joined by special guest Jason Myrtetus (flyersbroadcastnetwork.com, @jasonmyrt on X). They discuss recent Flyers game recaps, Dan Vladar's rise as a starting goaltender, Trevor Zegras' breakout performance, Jett Luchanko's demotion, struggles for TK and Michkov, injury updates on Ristolainen and Bonk, and much more!   Photo credit: Michael Reaves Link to order Sam Carchidi's new book, *Bullies* : https://a.co/d/43uIR6X   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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 another O&B Puckcast, kicking off the first week of the Rick Tocchet era for the #Flyers! The trio dives into early game recaps, Emil Andrae’s brief recall, the buzz around Zamula’s agent drama, the Cates line’s strong performance, Michkov’s slow start, the iconic Bernie Parent replica mask, and much more!   Photo credit: Rob Windfelder Link to order Sam Carchidi’s new book, *Bullies* : https://a.co/d/43uIR6X   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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 welcome Anthony Mingioni from Off The Post Radio and hockeyhotstove.com for our special Season Preview Event! We dive into the Philadelphia Flyers' final roster moves, set the lines and power play units, analyze the team’s chances for success, and deliver bold predictions for the Flyers’ season and other hockey happenings. Don’t miss this action-packed episode!   Photo credit: Michael Reaves, flyersnittygritty.com    Link to order Sam Carchidi’s new book, *Bullies* : https://a.co/d/43uIR6X   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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 joined by Hockey News columnist Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull on X) to honor the late Flyers legend Bernie Parent with a career retrospective, celebrating his remarkable legacy. They also discuss Sam's upcoming book, Bullies, which offers a fresh perspective on the Flyers' greatest era. Additionally, Sam shares his insights on the Flyers' current rebuilding timeline, provides updates from the team's training camp, including the 3rd pair defensemen competition, and offers observations from recent preseason games.   Link to order *Bullies* : https://a.co/d/43uIR6X   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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 another O&B Puckcast, joined by special guest Anthony DiMarco (dailyfaceoff.com, @ADiMarco25 on X). They honor Bernie Parent and dive into the latest from Flyers training camp, covering key battles, Tocchet’s pairing strategy, The Flyers Way, interior play, and more!   Catch the Puckcast livestream on YouTube, X and Facebook, crafted for Flyers Faithful. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation! #NHL #Flyers   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