O&B Puckcast Special: Flyers Roll with Tocc
O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
Release Date: 05/16/2025
O&B Puckcast Episode #288 Flyers Fumble Into February with Anthony Mingioni
O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #287 A Flyers Reality Check with Jason Myrtetus
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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...
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O&B Puckcast Special: Flyers Inflection Point? ...with Anthony DiMarco
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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:...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #285 Flyers Mid Season Review with Bill Meltzer
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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...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #284 Flyers Return & WJC Update with Russ Cohen
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The O&B Puckcast is back as Isaiah, Chef, and Dan are joined by Russ Cohen (, ), 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...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #283 Hot Stove Heating Up with Spector's Hockey
O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #282 WJC Preview with The Prospect Don
O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #281 Flyers In the Playoff Chase with Mike Fink
O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #280 Flyers Rebuild to Nowhere with Anthony DiMarco
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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...
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O&B Puckcast Episode #279 Flat Flyers, Rising Prospects with Bill Meltzer
O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
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. (🚨 We also discuss the Flyers trade of Dennis Gilbert for Max Guenette). We then break down why the Flyers seem stuck on a treadmill...
info_outlineJoin 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? 🤔
*Tonight's show was recorded before the announcement of assistant coach Brad Shaw's impending departure. We'll discuss on our next episode.
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