O&B Puckcast - A Philadelphia Flyers Podcast
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsA podcast for Philadelphia Flyers fans who want the perspective of locals who have followed the team for 30-50+ years. O&B Puckcast host Isaiah is joined by Philly podcast veterans Chef B and Dan Silver representing the voice of the fan. Follow the show on twitter: @oandbpuck and on GETTR: @oandbpuckcast
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Episodes
O&B Puckcast Episode #220 Flyers Season Recap with Bill Meltzer
April 23, 2024 02:33 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, as we reflect upon the Flyers 2023-24 campaign and discuss what the team accomplished in their almost playoff season. We break down the Flyers anemic power play, examine the main themes emerging out of the team’s exit interviews and project what’s next for the club in the upcoming off season. We finish up the night with our Stanley Cup final picks and more in this comprehensive season ending show
O&B Puckcast Episode #219 Flyers Go Full Roadkill with Kevin Durso
April 11, 2024 01:40 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers playoff hopes have all but evaporated in the aftermath of an 8 game losing streak, where they’ve been outscored 42-18. We examine how and why things deteriorated, the likely front office response and take an early look at what changes are in store on and off the ice before next season. We also provide some reasons for optimism long term, discuss the acquisition of Oscar Eklind and more!
O&B Puckcast Special: The Arrival of Ivan Fedotov
March 29, 2024 22:42 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBIsaiah and Dan are back with a special episode breaking down the events surrounding the Flyers surprise acquisition of star KHL goaltender, Ivan Fedotov. We examine the implications of this sudden turn of fortune for the Flyers for the remainder of this season and going forward into next year. A quick, but informative and entertaining episode!
O&B Puckcast Episode #217 Nearly Gutted by the Gauntlet with Kevin Kurz
March 28, 2024 01:24 - 58 minutes - 33.8 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Kurz, Flyers beat writer from theathletic.com, to discuss the events that unfolded during the team’s make-or-break schedule gauntlet. Tonight’s show also delves deeply into the dynamic of John Tortorella benching captain Sean Couturier; the Flyers playoff odds and historical precedents; honoring Wayne Simmonds and more!
O&B Puckcast Special: Top Trade Deadline Deals with Spector's Hockey
March 14, 2024 03:08 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIsaiah goes one-on-one with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net to recap the top NHL trade deadline deals, opine on the most improved clubs and speculate upon the Flyers playoff prospects. It's a fun episode we think you'll enjoy!
O&B Puckcast Episode #215 Flyers Playoff Drive with Jordan Hall
March 12, 2024 02:10 - 58 minutes - 39.1 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphiladelphia.com as we put a final wrap on the Flyers trade deadline activity. We also discuss the team’s Florida road split, the injuries on defense, the Torts suspension, keeping Scott Laughton and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #214 Flyers Wild Wednesday with Jason Myrtetus
March 07, 2024 03:47 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBWe're back with Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers broadcast network, as we break down the Sean Walker trade to Colorado, the Nick Seeler re-signing and the implications of these deals for this season and beyond. We speculate upon any further moves the Flyers will make before the Friday deadline and delve into what the team could be looking at this summer. Further discussions cover Denver Barkey, Emil Andrae, Flyers playoff chances, the tough schedule ahead and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #213 Flyers Big Decisions with Russ Cohen
February 21, 2024 02:38 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIsaiah. Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com to weigh in on trade deadline speculation involving the Flyers Sean Walker, Scott Laughton and others. We also touch on the NHL Stadium Series experience, Sean Couturier’s appointment as Flyers captain, the playoff chase and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #212 Morgan Eat World -The Mittlestadt or Get Krebs
February 14, 2024 02:06 - 54 minutes - 33.2 MBIsaiah and Chef welcome back Dan as the Flyers are on a 4 game winning streak, solidifying their hold on a playoff spot. We discuss recent game action and then explore some of the tough decisions the team’s front office will have to make regarding players such as Sean Walker and Scott Laughton, as the trade deadline looms. We also weigh in on the conjecture that the Flyers are scouting a pair of Buffalo Sabres pivots as trade targets, assess the schedule ahead and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #212 Morgan Eats World -The Mittlestadt or Get Krebs
February 14, 2024 02:06 - 54 minutes - 33.2 MBIsaiah and Chef welcome back Dan as the Flyers are on a 4 game winning streak, solidifying their hold on a playoff spot. We discuss recent game action and then explore some of the tough decisions the team’s front office will have to make regarding players such as Sean Walker and Scott Laughton, as the trade deadline looms. We also weigh in on the conjecture that the Flyers are scouting a pair of Buffalo Sabres pivots as trade targets, assess the schedule ahead and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #211 Flyers Trade Deadline Gauntlet with Dennis Bernstein
February 06, 2024 02:38 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Dennis Bernstein from thefourthperiod.com to examine the Flyers prospects as a playoff contender and at the trade deadline. The trio also cover the Flyers similarities with the LA Kings process, the questions emerging in goal, the latest rumors as the trade deadline approaches, cap relief from the Carter Hart circumstances and more!
O&B Puckcast Special Flyers Choppy Waters with Anthony DiMarco
January 25, 2024 21:10 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIsaiah goes one-on-one with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com as the Flyers are wading thru the choppy waters of a losing skid, the Owen Tippett injury and the ominous implications of Carter Hart’s leave of absence. The duo discuss the emergence of Samuel Ersson, roster maneuvers, trades that were or could be on the table, a Tippett contract extension and a message of hope.
O&B Puckcast Episode #209 Flyers On A Roll, Playoffs Are The Goal
January 18, 2024 02:21 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan return with the Flyers having won 5 of their last 6 games. We put a wrap on the Drysdale - Gauthier trade aftermath, examine the Seeler - Walker trade / re-sign speculation, ponder the fate of Carter Hart this off season and try to figure out what young center could be acquired via trade. All that and game reviews in a jam packed episode!
O&B Puckcast Episode #208 Gauthier Shock Trade with Kevin Durso
January 10, 2024 02:09 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com with a comprehensive breakdown of the stunning Drysdale - Gauthier trade. Also, looking back at the Flyers first 40 games, the Penguins game downer, the schedule ahead, Gold for Team USA and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #207 Gauthier Goes For Gold, Flyers Can't Fold
January 04, 2024 02:50 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back discussing Cutter Gauthier going for gold at the WJC; Oliver Bonk’s tough break; The Flyers rough stretch and what it may portend for their playoff chances; Which players need a reset; Trade options that might help the team at center and on the power play & more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #206 Flyers At The WJC with The Draft Analyst
December 28, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with Steve Kournianos of thedraftanalyst.substack.com , with a WJC primer, including an update on Flyer prospects Cutter Gauthier, Oliver Bonk, Alex Ciernik and draft eligibles; A look back at 2023 and the New Era of Orange; the latest with Flyers out west, Matvei Michkov & more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #205 Are These The Real Flyers? Featuring Kevin Kurz
December 14, 2023 02:41 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are joined by Kevin Kurz of theathletic.com examining the Flyers recent play after their trip out west. Through one third of the season, the Flyers have surprised the entire league with their play as they currently sit in a playoff spot and seem to have recaptured a level competitiveness missing for most of the last decade. Looking ahead, the panel discuss what is - and what is not - sustainable while keeping the team's big picture goals in mind. Also: features on Cam Yo...
O&B Puckcast Special: Flyers On Trial with Anthony DiMarco
December 06, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIsaiah goes one on one with Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com and the Stick 2 Hockey podcast in this O&B Puckcast special episode. With 39 games remaining before the NHL Trade Deadline, the Flyers are in the unique position of competing for the post season while nearly half of the roster has an uncertain future with the club. The duo review over a dozen roster players and project what’s to come by the trade deadline, in the off season, and what may change in the interim. A real fun ep...
O&B Puckcast Episode #203 Flyers At The Quarter Mark with Kevin Durso
November 28, 2023 03:39 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso from 973espn.com as the Flyers are at the quarter mark of the season. The crew discuss some of their impressions and how certain metrics are indicative of their surprising start. Most of tonight's show focuses on the team's efforts to balance maintaining a winning culture with short term success vs the longer term goal of building a Cup contender; John Tortorella's personnel and strategic decisions; Individual player perfomances, a...
O&B Puckcast Episode #202 Sharks Tank - Flyers Frost Free with Russ Cohen
November 09, 2023 03:19 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBIsaiah and Chef are joined by guest panelist Jim Iacovone of hwradio.net as they host Russ Cohen of sportsology.com. They examine the Flyers recent play at the beginning of their west coast trip; John Tortorella's personnel decisions; the Morgan Frost dilemma; how to fix the PP; Cutter Gauthier, Matvei Michkov and much more! flyersnittygritty.com lockedonflyers.com
O&B Puckcast Episode #201 Flyers Flotsam And Jetsam with Anthony DiMarco
November 01, 2023 02:45 - 59 minutes - 41.8 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan welcome Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com as the Flyers have played above expectations during most of their 4-4-1 start to the season. We focus in on some of the game dynamics, and the early lineup and roster moves with players such as Sam Ersson, Emil Andrae and especially, Morgan Frost. We also break down Cutter Gauthier’s game and how it might project playing under Flyers coach John Tortorella.
O&B Puckcast Episode #200 The New Era Of Orange Begins with Jason Myrtetus
October 23, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with our 200th episode featuring special guest Jason Myrtetus - from the Flyers Broadcast network and Stick2Hockey pod - examining the Flyers first 5 games in the New Era, Torts lineup choices, player breakdowns and more! (Warning: Explicit tonight)
O&B Puckcast Episode #199 Flyers Season Preview with Kevin Durso
October 10, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIsaiah and Dan are back with our 2023-24 Flyers Season Preview with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com. We breakdown the final roster moves, set the lines, discuss the prospects and make our fearless forecasts about the Flyers season and the Stanley Cup playoffs - a packed episode!
O&B Puckcast Episode #198 Flyers Camp Battle Finale
October 05, 2023 01:38 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan examine the final push for roster spots as the Flyers training camp draws to a close, and project the fate of Brink, Foerster, Andrae, Zamula et al. We'll also look at Michkov's hot start in the KHL and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #197 Flyers Training Camp Report with Anthony DiMarco
September 26, 2023 22:36 - 57 minutes - 38.9 MBIsaiah and Dan welcome Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com for a Flyers training camp update discussing the Devils debacle; Sens-Flyers rumors, including the possible utility of Mathieu Joseph; roster battles; the schedule ahead and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #196 Flyers Training Camp Preview with Bill Meltzer
September 19, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIsaiah and Chef are back as we welcome Bill Meltzer of Flyers.NHL.com, breaking down Flyers rookie camp highlights; previewing regular training camp and the team's mission this season; highlighting players in the spotlight; Matvei Michcov, the Babcock mess and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #195 The Calm Before Training Camp
September 07, 2023 00:39 - 43 minutes - 31.7 MBIsaiah, Chef & Dan are back as we focus on #Flyers and Michkov’s KHL plight, front office and scouting changes, Frost’s contract, PTO possibilities and more! *Tonight's show was completed just hours before Morgan Frost signed a 2 yr, $2.1M AAV extension. He will be UFA eligible on July 1st, 2026
O&B Puckcast Episode #194 Flyers Focus with Spector's Hockey
August 15, 2023 01:03 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIsaiah and guest panelist Kyle Warner are back tonight as we focus on the Flyers this time with Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net. We assess the Philly off season, all the latest storylines, including Ivan Fedotov, Mass Rizzo, Matvei Michkov, Cutter Gauthier and more! flyersknittygritty.com dobberhockey.com
O&B Puckcast Episode #193 Around The League with Spector's Hockey
August 04, 2023 03:06 - 2 hours - 86.4 MBWe’re joined by Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net discussing who’s in and who’s out for each team, the latest Flyers storylines and a dobberhockey.com giveaway!
O&B Puckcast Episode #192 Flyers Off Season So Far with Anthony DiMarco
July 18, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com to assess the Flyers off season thus far. Topics covered include: The DeAngelo buyout; Torts influence on Briere’s roster decisions; the Fedotov saga; Signing Alexei Kolosov; RFA’s signed and Morgan Frost negotiations; Team Canada legal wrangling; Rookies who could make the big club and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #191 The Draft Analyst, Michkov and Free Agency
July 04, 2023 02:37 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe’re joined by Steve Kournianos from thedraftanalyst.substack.com to comprehensively examine the Flyers draft picks, including Matvei Michkov; Free agent pickups; The Ivan Fedotov saga and more!
O&B Special: Flyers Draft Matvei Michkov!
June 30, 2023 01:42 - 43 minutes - 30.7 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with a brief look at the Flyers draft haul including the game changing Michkov pick; Trades that went down; Trades that never were and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #189 Flyers Draft Preview with Russ Cohen and Shane Malloy
June 20, 2023 02:53 - 1 hour - 74 MBIsaiah and Dan are joined by Russ Cohen (sportsology.com and lockedonpodcasts.com) and Shane Malloy (SiriusXM NHL Radio and hockeyprospectradio.com) as they analyze the first round of the upcoming NHL entry draft mostly through a Flyers lens. The quartet take you through most of the 1st round with an emphasis on who the new era Flyers will select with picks #7 and 22 with an insider analysis on most of the top prospects. A jam-packed episode!
O&B Puckcast Episode #188 Danny Buoys Flyers With Provy Trade
June 07, 2023 20:39 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIsaiah and Dan are back with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com to discuss the Flyers trade of Ivan Provorov to Columbus in a 3 way deal that also included the LA Kings. From there the trio examine Flyers GM Danny Briere's next moves, including : A potential Carter Hart trade; Other vetersans who could be moving on; Flyers draft and didates; Front office changes and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #187 Flyers Off Season Preview with Kevin Durso
May 25, 2023 02:16 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com to discuss what can be gleaned from the Flyers new front office PR offensive and the likely strategies to reinvigorate the fan base. The trio also cover possible organizational changes on and off the ice; Draft prep, trades and free agency; IIHF World tourney and Cutter Gauthier; Phantoms who could stick next year and more!
O&B Puckcast Special : Flyers Top Brass In Place
May 16, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 42 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan are back with an O&B Special evaluating the Flyers front office changes, Friday’s presser and the road ahead. We also cover Dan’s latest prospect piece, Cutter at the Worlds, NHL playoffs and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #185 Flyers Pick 7th with Steve Kournianos; Keith Jones As PoHO?
May 11, 2023 01:47 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBWe’re back with a draft lottery reaction from special guest Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst & thedraftanalyst.substack.com) as we discuss likely candidates for the Flyers 7th overall pick in the upcoming NHL entry draft. We also breakdown the thought process behind the Flyers expected hiring of Keith Jones as president of hockey operations and examine it’s implications for the club going forward.
O&B Puckcast Episode #184 The Lottery, the Prez and the Playoffs
May 04, 2023 04:22 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Lance Green from steelflyers.com talking Flyers PoHO search, U18’s, Flyers trade candidates, NHL playoffs and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #183 Flyers Season Aftermath with Russ Cohen
April 18, 2023 04:39 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com and the Off The Post podcast to summarize the post season interviews with Flyers coach John Tortorella and interim GM Daniel Briere and discuss a variety of topics including: draft odds and likely prospects available; Hockey Ops dilemma; Cam Atkinson’s health rollercoaster; J.O.B. decision pros and cons; exit interviews and off season implications; Phantoms in the playoffs; SC predictions and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #182 Flyers Makeover Continues with Anthony DiMarco
March 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIsaiah and the returning Dan Silver are back with special guest Anthony DiMarco from thefourthperiod.com and the Stick 2 Hockey podcast to examine the Flyers organizational makeover so far. With Comcast Spectacor CEO Dan Hilferty taking over for the retiring Dave Scott and the expectation that the Lehigh Valley Phantoms will have a full time GM, the team continues to evolve on and off the ice. We also discuss the ideal candidate for the team’s hockey ops job; Draft and trade rumors/scenarios...
O&B Puckcast Episode #181 Flyers Bring Joy To The Fan Base
March 23, 2023 03:50 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Russ Joy from crossingbroad.com and the Snow the Goalie podcast. The Flyers have fired Fletcher, hired Briere - in the interim - and appear to be on the road to making sweeping changes throughout the organization. How far will they go? We break it down and project who survives the shake up in the front office and on the ice.
O&B Puckcast Special - Flyers New Epoch with Eklund
March 16, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Eklund from hockeybuzz.com to discuss what Flyers fans are hoping is the start of a new era for the team. With the hiring of interim GM Daniel Briere and the anticipation of further organizational changes predicted, perhaps those hopes will be fulfilled. We reflect back on the early Ed Snider days going back through the Cup years to their close into the Comcast tenure of frustration and team futility, how they got there and the road ahead. Also dis...
O&B Puckcast Episode #179 Fletcher Fired - Danny Speaks and Says Rebuild
March 14, 2023 02:32 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com. The Flyer faithful’s outrage almost certainly moved up the timeline of Chuck Fletcher’s dismissal as Danny Briere’s is named interim GM. We examine the way forward for the organization and what steps could be next in the front office; Briere’s inner circle; the plight of Dave Scott and the senior advisors and the search for the president of hockey operations. Finally, we take a quick peek at what players might not be part of the team’...
O&B Puckcast Episode #178 Fletcher's Final Flop? With Kevin Durso
March 07, 2023 01:31 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIsaiah and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com. As the Flyers faithful express outrage at Chuck Fletcher’s trade deadline ineptitude, we break down the root causes of the GM’s failure over his near 5 year tenure and examine the way forward. We also tackle what matters the rest of the season, Cutter Gauthier’s future, off season rumors and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #177 Fletcher Speaks and Trades Aplenty with Dennis Bernstein
March 02, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBIsaiah and the returning Dan Silver are back with Dennis Bernstein, of thefourthperiod.com and Kings of the Podcast. We cover the Flyers inevitable descent into sellers at the trade deadline after their disastrous February; Chuck Fletcher’s pre-TDL presser; John Tortorella’s altered expectations; the flurry of completed trades; who’s still on the block and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #176 Flyers Go South Out West with Jason Myrtetus
February 20, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIsaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jason Myrtetus, host of Flyers Daily and Stick 2 Hockey podcasts. We discuss Jason’s expectations for the remainder of the Flyers season; John Tortorella’s Ersson decision; the apparent chasm between Tort’s and Chuck Fletcher’s messaging; current Flyers on the trade block; who’ll be making personnel decisions moving forward and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #175 Flyers Final 30 with Spector's Hockey
February 09, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIsaiah and Chef return as the Flyers have 30 games remaining in their season. They’re joined by Lyle Richardson of spectorshockey.net as they look forward to the NHL trade deadline, less than a month away. The trio skim through Lyle’s trade block list league wide and then hone in on the Flyers expected activity. Also covered are The Letter, Fletcher’s future, NHL TV ratings and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #174 Flyers Stuck On the Chuck Wagon?
January 31, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan return as the Flyers are at the All Star break. We breakdown the implications of their recent improved play and how it will effect their trade deadline strategy. We explore who stays, who goes and what younger players may get a look see as a result. Also discussed are Fletcher’s future, the “old boy network” and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #173 Flyers Fans Ambivalence with Jordan Hall
January 19, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIsaiah, Chef and Dan return as the Flyers have an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, their hottest stretch of the season. We examine the implications of their recent play upon draft, trade deadline and rumored front office realignment strategies moving forward. We also tackle Provy on Pride night; trade rumors; Torts’s longer leash on Frost and more!
O&B Puckcast Episode #172 Flyers At Mid Season with Kevin Durso
January 05, 2023 03:41 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIsaiah and Chef return with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com. After highlighting their recent success, we evaluate the entire #FueledByPhilly organization at mid season amidst rumors that major changes are in store for them. We also examine the performance of draft eligibles and Flyer prospects at WJC tournament, the team’s new goalie dilemma & more!