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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' ups and downs of the preseason and who is shining and how is fading already. They also discuss the Minnesota Wild signing Kirill Kaprizov to the largest contract in NHL history and how it will impact the future of league contracts. And of course, it's the week before the regular season begins, what are the Flyers' expectations?!
(00:50) Preseason panic for the Flyers
(4:10) Rick Tocchet is not here to be a dictator
(23:40) Minnesota gives Kirill Kaprizov the largest contract in NHL history
(34:13) What should we expect from the 25'-26' Flyers?
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' start of training camp and the team's expectations. Also, a surprise last-minute trade of Ivan Fedotov sets up an interesting tandem for the team, and Carter Hart looks for a fresh start outside of Philadelphia as he returns to the NHL.
(2:34) Ivan Fedotov Traded
(17:25) Carter Hart Doesn't Want a Return to Philly
(29:05) DraftKings Read
(31:43) Flyers Training Camp Begins
(50:40) The Pod Adds 2 New Members!
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Scott and Bill discuss the NHL expanding the season to 84 games in 2026-2027 and what that means for the league (aka more money). Could Carter Hart and the Flyers be heading for a reunion in the coming months? As the goaltender is expected to draw offers from as many as a dozen or more teams throughout the league.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' long offseason. Even looking over the 82-game schedule for early Ws and Ls. The South Philly Stadium Complex has become too much of a nightmare for fans to enjoy anymore, and then give dad advice.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' offseason moves for 2025
They discuss:
- The signing of Dan Vladar
- Signing Christian Dvorak to a 1/year deal
- The 2025 Draft Picks
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Trevor Zegras the big move
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Scott and Bill discuss the Florida Panthers winning their 2nd Stanley Cup, back-to-back. Look back at the hindsight of the Bobrovsky trade with Philadelphia, and where Edmonton can go from here. Will Connor McDavid stay in Edmonton or will he move on after another failed attempt at the Cup?
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Scott and Bill discuss the extension for Tyson Foerster, the rematch in the Stanley Cup Final, and celebrate 200 episodes!
-Tyson Foerster extended
-Why are people buying using bathwater?
-Stanley Cup Final Rematch
-Conference Finals recap
-MFHGA
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The Philadelphia Flyers have their next coach, Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers naming Rick Tocchet the next head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, and where the team could go from here!
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Scott and Bill react to the NHL Draft Lottery that saw the New York Islanders stun the NHL world and claim the top spot and then Utah stunned winning the 2nd lottery to bump the Flyers down to the 6th spot. Listen in for:
- Why is the Lottery rigged?
- Michkov's snub should never happen
- Playoffs, playoffs, and more playoffs!
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' very open and honest voices regarding their relationship with former head coach John Tortorella. Briere also makes a big decision about the team's future coach!
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Scott and Bill discuss Alex Ovechkin's all-time goal-scoring record and what the record means for him and the rest of the NHL. Can any player catch him in the future or is this another NHL record that will never be broken?
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Scott and Bill discuss the end of the John Tortorella era. The head coach was fired Thursday just after the Toronto Maple Leafs throttled the team and the now-former head coach had some interesting quotes, to say the least. Also, reports of a verbal disagreement between him and defenseman Cam York likely sped up the process to dismiss.
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In episode 194, Scott and Bill discuss the serious goaltending issues that are persisting around the Philadelphia Flyers and how it's impacting this season and likely beyond. Are goalies like John Gibson or Jordan Binnington tradeable?!
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers trading Scott Laughton to the Toronto Maple Leafs and the team crashing out for the remainder of the 2025 season.
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Scott and Bill discuss this week's trade deadline. Will the Flyers move players like Scott Laughton or Rasmus Ristolainen for more future assets or will the team be tested as is to make a final push for the playoffs under John Tortorella?
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Scott and Bill discuss the enormous success the 4-nations faceoff tournament has been instead of a typical All-Star weekend.
Also, the huge implications for the final 25 games for the Philadelphia Flyers and the upcoming trade deadline. Will Rasmus Ristolainen, Scott Laughton or any other players be moved before the trade deadline?
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Scott and Bill are. joined by Kyle Manifold of the Flames Cast Podcast discussing the trade last week between the Philadelphia Flyers and Calgary Flames that sent Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost to Calgary for wingers Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier!
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers making their first major trade of the season by moving Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee to the Calgary Flames in return for wingers Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier
Scott gives the Flyers quick hits for this week that continue against the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. The player to watch is Samuel Ersson. Also, the trade deadline gets going with a monster trade involving the Colorado Avalanche and the Carolina Hurricanes!
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Scott and Bill discuss the sudden twist in South Philadelphia where there now will be a new arena for both the Flyers and the Sixers. Also, Cutter Gauthier comes to town and gets booed relentlessly and the NHL releases the "All-Quarter" century Flyers team.
(00:50) After all that, the Flyers are with the Sixers in a new arena
(26:05) Cutter Gauthier comes back to Philadelphia
(38:58) DraftKings read
(41:05) The Winter Classic happened?
(42:25) What is an "all-quarter century" team?
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Scott and Bill return with a breakdown of the Flyers' West Coast trip and of course.....the goalies
(00:25) Happy New Year!
(04:25) Time is a flat circle, Flyers have questions around the goalie
(23:15) DraftKings read
(25:00) Gametime read
(26:45) Nothing beats the smell of the rink
(29:30) Breaking down Kolosov's NHL (and KHL) tape
(53:00) Trivia game
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Scott and Bill discuss the last week for the Flyers. The team is remaining at bay in the playoff race but has lost the last three games despite being competitive.
(00:30) Where's Guy Fieri?
(7:15) Matvei Michkov is insane
(8:20) Talent to compete but not to win
(17:00) Torts slams the diving
(21:37) Goalie interference against Utah
(22:47) Enough with the inconsistent referees
(37:28) Draftkings read
(39:35) Gametime read
(41:40) Jamie Drysdale and Sam Ersson return
(48:47) Trivia game
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers surge in November while also navigating the trade rumors within the team and how to manage it.
(:50) Times certainly have changed
(9:20) Flyers go surging
(17:25) The rope-a-dope method
(29:15) Raycon ad read
(31:50) DraftKings Read
(33:15) Gametime read
(35:20) Balancing the trade rumors with reality
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Scott and Bill discuss the benching of Matvei Michkov and if it's really worth it for the young prospect and the impact it is (or isn't) having on the team!
(1:03) Are the Flyers boring?
(4:30) Michkov is benched by Torts
(30:00) Ovi primed to break Gretzky's scoring record
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Scott and Bill discuss another lackluster week for the Flyers but are they making a turn for the better?
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The Flyers have opened up the 24'-25' season out west and after 4 games, what questions do we have surrounding the team? Goalie mostly.....
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(12:30) Flyers start slow
(16:05) Jett here to stay?
(26:15) The goalie situation....
(46:50) Gametime Read
(48:30) DraftKings Read
(50:26) Closing Game
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Scott and Bill discuss how this Flyers' team could become connected with the city of Philadelphia like the Eagles and Phillies have successfully done, even without immediate winning success. Takeaways: -The End of Wedding Season and Wedding Advice -The popularity of the Flyers in the city -Bill's "realistic" and "hot" takes on the Flyers -Tort's history in 2nd year coaching a team Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page! Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ivan Fedotov is going to be playing hockey but it's just a question of where....in Philadelphia or Russia? Speculation on what the IIHF will rule continues. Also, bad sweater numbers, who to avoid! Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page! Instagram!
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The draft is done, the Flyers signed some veteran free agents and Briere says F you to the KHL and their bull crap shenanigans.
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The Flyers move on from Ivan Provorov. Meanwhile, Danny Briere is taking calls on anyone wearing the orange and black while the team debuts brand-new sweaters!
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The Flyers do it again and go on ANOTHER 10-game losing streak. It's embarrassing.
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Scott and Bill discuss a tough week for the Flyers as they've hit a 6-game losing streak including 2 OTLs. Is this who the team really are?
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Scott and Bill discuss the first major slump the Flyers' so far this season and how it could be different compared to previous years despite the usual timing of these slumps. Colin Newby of The Hockey Writers joins the show as well to give his early thoughts on the season!
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Scott and Bill discuss the mixed week of Flyers' results, Carter Hart's continued success despite a shaky defense in front of him but also is Felix Sandstrom doing enough to backup Hart? Would they have been better off leaning on a veteran backup like Martin Jones?
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' first month of the season and the strong start by the team. Can they keep it going despite a rising count of injuries, including their best player Sean Couturier? Subscribe everywhere Twitter Page: @Obackcheck Facebook Page Instagram
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Scott and Bill continue to marvel at the Flyers' hot start on the season. Now sitting a 4-1-0, should we be surprised by this start with the talent this team has and a coach that actually knows how to tap into that talent? Carter Hart's start to his season is one we haven't seen as fans in a very long time. Philadelphia sports are in a frenzy right now and we don't want this party to stop!
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Scott and Bill break down the Flyers' first two games of the season and how they actually might be better than we think after all. Also, a major announcement on the future of the podcast! Subscribe to us! Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page! Instagram!
Scott and Bill discuss their expectations for this Flyers' team as they prepare for the opening night of the 22-23' NHL season and how the team can (possibly) turn some heads. It's an uphill climb but not an impossible thing. Subscribe to us! Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page! Instagram!
Scott and Bill this week discuss the Flyers' training camp and the team's new YouTube series "The Standard" while the club faces more injury news with the likes of Ryan Ellis but some good news with Sean Couturier. We're just days away from the start of the 22-23' season!
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Scott and Bill discuss the challenge John Tortorella has in fixing the Flyers' locker room that clearly lacks accountability for all players. Also, Valarie Camillo is reportedly getting a promotion within the Flyers' organization, is she set to become the first female NHL team owner?
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Scott and Bill discuss the challenge John Tortorella has in fixing the Flyers' locker room that clearly lacks accountability for all players. Also, Valarie Camillo is reportedly getting a promotion within the Flyers' organization, is she set to become the first female NHL team owner?
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers showing up in Voorhees, NJ weeks before the mandatory training camp starts. A clear sign they're looking to turn the page quickly on the last two seasons and welcome in new head coach John Tortorella.
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Scott and Bill are back from the Summer hiatus! They discuss the Flyers prospects that shined in World Juniors this month, and the public, and fan bases' faith in the organization according to The Athletic. Hint, it's not great!
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Scott and Bill discuss the free agency decisions by Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher and if there is an actual direction for the team. Colin Newby of The Hockey Writers joins the podcast! Follow him on Twitter: @ToNewbyginnings
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Scott and Bill discuss the insane developing story involving Flyers' goalie prospect Ivan Fedotov being detained in Russia for alleged draft dodging and now dealing with a possible poisoning! Also, more injuries for the Flyers with Joel Farabee getting back surgery and Scott makes a prediction under John Tortorella
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Scott and Bill discuss the hiring of John Tortorella as the next head of the Philadelphia Flyers and what he brings to the team that is in desperate need of a change.
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Scott and Bill discuss the continued search for the Flyers' next head coach while also looking to reset their culture in the locker room after a dreadful 2 seasons.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' continued search for a new head coach as reports are they're talking with now-former Islanders' head coach Barry Trotz after his surprising firing from the team. Also, the playoffs are all about the backup goalie this year.
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Scott and Bill discuss the year-end press conference by Chuck Fletcher and his plan to get the franchise back on track.
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Scott and Bill discuss the end of the 21-22 season for the Philadelphia Flyers. A merciful end to a disastrous season that ushers in an offseason of many question marks with confusing potential answers. Good luck, Chuck!
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Scott and Bill discuss The Fourth Period's report on the future of Ryan Ellis with the Flyers and how it could severely impact the goal of an "aggressive retool" for the franchise to be competitive next year and still remain 2-3 years away.
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Scott and Bill discuss the report by Crossing Broad's Anthony SanFilippo on the lawsuit filed against the Flyers by trainers Jim McCrossing and Sal Raffa and how it is another black eye on the franchise as it looks to rebuild the team and re-connect with the fanbase.
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Scott and Bill discuss the confusing outrage some Flyers fans are spouting over the end of Keith Yandle's ironman streak after 989 games Is it really the streak or just another odd timing decision by the franchise? Former Flyer Jake Voracek also makes some interesting comments about former head coach Alain Vigneault.
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Scott and Bill discuss the post-Giroux era Flyers and how these last games of the season could play a major role in the direction the team takes in the upcoming offseason. Is a new Captain on the roster already or will Fletcher and company look to repeat history for the Flyers and look to the outside after one of the franchise's most disappointing seasons ever.
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Scott and Bill discuss the end of an era in Flyers history, captain Claude Giroux has been traded to the Florida Panthers.
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Scott and Bill discuss the rumors swirling on the future of defenseman Ivan Provorov with the Flyers. Claude Giroux's value to Colorado may have increased due to injuries in Colorado and Ristolainen re-signs with the team for 5-years.
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Scott and Bill discuss the meeting early this week between the Flyers' season-ticket holders and many heads of the organization including GM Chuck Fletcher and their concerns for the state of the franchise. Also, never tell us again that Claude Giroux is a bad leader for the Flyers over the years he's been a captain after seeing the team fight hard for a win against Chicago on Saturday afternoon.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers finally ending, another, losing streak. This time at home against the Washington Capitals after losing their previous 6. Also, the NHL had a Stadium Series game on Saturday night in Nashville, did you even know about it?
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Scott and Bill discuss the latest losing streak for the Flyers as they begin an 8-game homestand with a loss to the Capitals. Claude Giroux spoke to the media this week amid trade rumors as the trade deadline and his 1,000th game in the NHL approach.
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Scott and Bill discuss the latest injury news for the Flyers as Sean Couturier is done for the season after back surgery, Ellis and Hayes are probably having surgery, and Cam York is now injured after a game in Lehigh. Will the season ever end? Claude to Colordao rumors are out there and Scott reveals his greatest failure as a parent.
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Scott and Bill discuss the press conference between GM Chuck Fletcher and CEO Dave Scott last week that really didn't give fans any confidence in the direction of the Flyers franchise. Is there anything to take away from it? Also, the streak finally ended.
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The rock bottom continues to deepen for the Philadelphia Flyers. Getting blown out now by the lowly Buffalo Sabres 6-3, putting the proverbially nail in the Flyers' season. We're 41 games in and Scott and Bill are discussing how to strip it all down for this organization. Oh how far we've come.
Scott and Bill are joined by writer for Crossing Broad and co-host of the Snow The Goalie podcast, Anthony SanFilippo! Taking everything from his days working for the team, the current state of the team, and how the NHL has handled COVID-19! Follow him on Twitter @AntSanPhilly.
The 100th episode of Orange and Backcheck! Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers failing again on the ice as they continue to battle COVID protocols without key players while the NHL postpones other games, keeping the Flyers on the ice. The team is such a disappointment this season, is it finally time to accept they have to move on from Claude Giroux?
Scott and Bill discuss Sean Couturier being placed on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, Ryan Ellis is 'not making progress' according to Mike Yeo when it comes to his injury recovery. The Flyers are just mediocre and it hurts to watch.
Scott and Bill discuss the NHL planning to return to the ice after a pause due to the spread of COVID. Teams are still dealing with a high rate of spread but the NHL is still planning on a return to play, is that the right move? The Flyers
year in review. Has this season been any type of success anywhere?
Scott and Bill discuss the breaking news the NHL will suspend operations after tomorrow until after Christmas due to COVID-19 spreading rapidly. The Flyers and Caps will still play tomorrow, pending testing results before the stoppage takes place. The team is on a 5-game point streak, is Mike Yeo getting through to the team in a way AV couldn't?
Scott and Bill discuss the #BagItToBroad movement for Flyers fans and how it's been a microcosm for the franchise for nearly a decade now. The losing streak finally ended in Vegas but nobody should be expecting much from this team at this point. Sell the team!
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The Flyers officially fired Alain Vigneault in the middle of an 8-game losing streak. What comes next for the Philadelphia Flyers?
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' gutsy, best win of the young season in Carolina and their struggling losses against Toronto and Dallas. Despite the struggling offense, the sky isn't falling yet, but the schedule does not get any easier the rest of the month and even into December. Now with Ryan Ellis out again with an injury, more pressure will be put on the likes of Kevin Hayes to revamp the offense.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers suddenly having one of the best goalie tandems in the NHL after another dominating performance by Martin Jones in Washington and Carter Hart continuing his strong start to the season. A tandem they'll absolutely need the rest of the month, starting this week
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' successful west coast road trip and their return east to face 2 major rivals this week in Pittsburgh and Washington. Also, the Chicago Blackhawks scandal is a black mark on the NHL and sports culture altogether.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers ending their opening homestand splitting with rival Boston and early Stanley Cup contenders Florida. Martin Jones stood tall in his debut but Rasmus Ristolainen is stumbling out of the gate getting acclimated to Flyers hockey.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers opening 2 games of the 2021-2022 season. After a slow start against Vancouver, they showed some fight against the Seattle Kraken. Dominating 6-1. Now it's a major test coming up against Boston and Florida, with Martin Jones starting against Boston. Is it already too early to put Hart on the bench?
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' preseason so far as the team prepares for the regular season to begin next week. Is Carter Hart back to his former self? Also, serious accusations were made by Las Vegas' Robin Lehner about prescription medicine in the NHL and called out AV by name. What does it mean?
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Scott and Bill are back after a summer hiatus! They discuss the biggest storylines heading into the 2021-2022 season. From Carter Hart to Oskar Lindblom, there are some big expectations for the team this year.
Quick Shift 5!
-NHL announces non-vaccinated players could face suspension
-NHL and NHLPA agree on Olympics in 2022
-Hurricanes land Kotkaniemi from Canadians on RFA deal
This week Scott and Bill breakdown the Coots contract extension and what it could mean for the future of Giroux whose contract is expiring after this season. How likely is it this is the final season we see 28 in Orange and Black? Also, Travis Sanheim also gets an extension and Derek Brassard joins the Flyers on a 1-year deal.
This week Scott and Bill welcome a special guest, Matt Davies. Matt is the Outreach Director of Operation Tattooing Freedom, a non-profit that helps servicemen and women battling PTSD, anxiety, and other disorders through tattoo therapy. If you’d like to reach out to Matt, you can find him at matt@operationtattooingfreedom.org
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-Flyers Sign Carter Hart to a 3-year deal
-New York Rangers Igor Shesterkin lands his deal
-Vancouver Canucks drama
-RIP to Tony Esposito
Scott and Bill discuss this week the final moves made by Chuck Fletcher for a revamped Flyers team. It's a new age Broad Street Bullies.
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00:00-Feeling something special in Philadelphia sports
6:30-Chuck building new leadership
15:10-AV’s history with young players
22:00-Martin Jones comes in to back up Hart
32:00-The NHL is facing serious off-the-ice problems/accusations
Quick Shift 8/3/21
-Marc-Andre Fluery will report to Chicago
-Philip Grubauer's Seattle contract violates the CBA
-San Jose's Evander Kane gets accused of betting on his own games by his soon-to-be ex-wife.
Quick Shift 7/28/21!
-Marc-Andre Fluery is headed to Chicago
-Ovi is staying in DC
-Martin Jones and Braden Holtby are bought out
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers making several trades to bolster the blue line and Jake Voracek is sent back to Columbus after a decade in orange and black!
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00:00-Scott still goes to the post office.
2:00-Jake Voracek is heading back to Columbus, Cam Atkinson comes to Philly
10:30-Chuck is hoping on risky, veteran leadership to move this team forward
14:00-Rasmus Ristolainen trade is risky
19:10-Chuck is taking the risk Ron Hextall wouldn’t
24:40-The eye test over analytics
31:10-Are the Flyers better today than a month ago?
38:30-Experience on the blue line, youth from the forwards.
Orange and Backcheck present "Quick Shifts" a quick look into the news of the day. Today, the first round of the draft is complete but the story is the Flyers moving their first round pick for Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' move to land Defenseman Ryan Ellis from Nashville and this week's expansion draft implications for the Seattle Kraken!
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00:00-Ryan Ellis is a Flyer!
6:10-Carter Hart should be ecstatic with this move
13:00-Trades don’t have 1 winner and 1 loser
15:15-Flyers aren’t done making moves
16:55-Chuck trying to force Seattle’s hand in the expansion
23:15-Carey Price gets exposed by Montreal
31:00-Could the Kraken be a playoff team on day 1?
35:10-Voracek is done in the orange and black
41:25-ESPN’s first chance at NHL coverage Wednesday
Scott and Bill discuss the latest rumor swirling around the Philadelphia Flyers involving Blue Jackets' defenseman, Seth Jones.
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00:00-Are the Canadians doomed?
4:15-Karma to doom the Lightning
9:55-Impatiently waiting for the Flyers to make a move here.
11:10-Are any Flyers' players off-limits in trade talks?
17:10-The expansion draft with Seattle is the top priority right now
20:25-Free agency could be the better option over trading players
27:35-ESPN announcers their NHL coverage team
35:10-Random movie talk
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00:00-Jack Eichel enters the chat
2:20-Eichel’s offseason back surgery concerns
7:50-Blackhawks enter the fold for Eichel
13:00-NHL becoming a players’ league...that’s a good thing
15:45-Playoff talk
21:45-NHL Playoff coverage is a joke
31:20-Scott goes on a rant about back-to-back champions
34:20-GO Sixers!
Scott and Bill discuss the Seth Jones news that he won't re-sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and already some insiders connect the Flyers to make a move for the top defensemen. Would the cost be worth it. Also, Ian Laperrière gets the nod to head the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
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00:00-The Carter Hart episode
1:10-Wear your sunscreen
2:30-Lappy gets the call to head the Phantoms
8:10-Tyson Foerster developing under Lappy
12:40-Seth Jones gets connected to the Flyers
18:30-Dougie Hamilton or Seth Jones
31:20-Coots and Giroux contact problems next year
34:00-LOL Toronto
41:00-Playoff talk
Scott and Bill discuss the early rumors surrounding the Flyers this offseason. Including the moving on from Scott Gordon as head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Also, let's get weird; Edmonton sucks. Go get Connor McDavid!
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00:00-Bill forgets to hit record
2:30-Scott Gordon let go from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Ian Ian Lapierre is a favorite to replace.
3:20-Nolan Patrick wants out
11:45-Let’s get weird: Go for Connor McDavid
21:30-Connor McDavid tomorrow or Jack Eichel today
24:30-Dougie Hamilton the main target for Fletcher
31:30-Wrapping with the playoffs
Scott and Bill give their eulogies for the final end to the 2021 Flyers season that was so disappointing we're glad to see it go. Also, give our most successful player and biggest disappointment this season and who we expect to see in the Final.
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00:00-We clap it’s finally over!
1:05-More disappointing season than 06’-07’
3:45-Brian Elliott closes out the year (and Flyers career) relatively strong
7:25-The Flyers brass uses the COVID excuse.
11:35-Bill’s “best player” of the year
13:45-Scott’s “best player” of the year
19:35-Scott’s “biggest disappointment” player
21:40-Bill’s “biggest disappointment” player
26:00-Ivan Provorov red flag?
32:10-Eulogizing the 2021 Philadelphia Flyers
38:40-Predicting the Stanley Cup Final
Scott and Bill discuss the final ending to the most forgettable Flyers season in recent memory with just 3 games left on the docket. The team was nothing but inconsistent throughout the season and David Scott, CEO of the team, claims he doesn't see a need for a massive overhaul of the team.....what?! Also, the Department of Player safety is a joke.
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00:00-Flyers season is like the dot candy you eat off paper
2:50-Wasting the 500th career game for Brian Elliott
6:00-The Flyers are an organization of the blind leading the blind
11:50-The Flyers offseason starts with the expansion draft
22:50-CEO David Scott decides to blame goaltending for the season struggles and won’t commit to a full roster overhaul
32:30-NHL Player Safety Department is a joke
Scott and Bill discuss captain Claude Giroux's heroics Sunday to lift the team past the Devils while also becoming third all-time in Flyers point scorers for his career. The wasted talent that is Claude Giroux on this team is nothing short of a failure by the front office.
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00:00-Episode 75, like 1975 when the Flyers last when a Cup
2:15-Alex Lyon steps in for Cart Hart
5:05-Claude Giroux reaches 3rd all-time in Flyers’ career points leaders.
15:30-Playing “what if” history with Giroux’s career
20:20-Finding the pieces to get the Flyers back on track
29:45-Go get Matthew Tkachuk or Gabriel Landeskog
44:20-NBC bails out of the NHL
53:30-Preview of the week.
Scott and Bill discuss this week Carter Hart's injury that left him out of the week slate of games. The team's inconsistent play throughout the week and what would happen if the best teams in the NHL just left and started their own league?
00:00-Carter Hart gets injured
7:25-Inconsistency plagued this team all season.
13:20-Young guys getting playing time
15:40-Are teams taking it easy on the Flyers?
25:20-Top priority for the Flyers this season?
30:30-Establishing a new NHL
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Scott and Bill discuss the unofficial end to the Flyers season after blowing it against the Sabres Sunday afternoon. The trade deadline comes and goes and Chuck Fletcher makes a few moves including signing Scott Laughton. Dominic Roussel joins the show! Follow him on his Facebook!
00:00-Flyers make some moves at the deadline
5:15-Buffalo ruins the Flyers season
9:55-The Flyers core needs to get a spark this offseason
19:45-Chuck Fletcher turning the Flyers into Minnesota?
24:50-Dominic Rousell joins the show!
56:20-Scott Laughton extended
1:08:15-The week ahead
Scott and Bill discuss the latest week in the mounting disappointments that are the Philadelphia Flyers.The trade rumors pick up again and we welcome on Kim Parent and Corey Favell of the Generation X Podcast! Subscribe to them here!
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00:00-Scott Gets his 2nd Vaccine!
4:05-Apathy setting in for the fans.
7:30-Carter Hart's glove improves
13:15-Inexcusable struggles against Buffalo
17:37-Kim Parent and Corey Favell join the show!
49:00-Trade rumors swirling
1:05:45-The week ahead
Scott and Bill discuss Sam Morin's heroics on Saturday to salvage 2 points for the struggling team and still keeping their playoff hopes alive. Carter Hart's struggles have reached a new high as his stats continue to soar in every wrong area and another big week for the team's season.
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00:00-Scott actually sucks at COD!
4:40-Sam Morin heroics
10:35-Systematic issues still plague this team
16:40-Chuck Fletcher press conference
21:50-Lack of movement due to the flat cap
26:10-Tracking Carter Hart's career path
42:30-Bill gets VERY angry
52:50-Preview of the week ahead
Scott and Bill breakdown one of the worst weeks in Philadelphia Flyers' history. Allowing 15 goals over the course of 2 games to the Rangers and Islanders. Nothing is going right for the team, can they fix it in time?
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00:00-WTF was that?
5:00-Team defensive play is hot garbage
7:15-Can they fix this?
11:45-Simplify everything for this team to succeed
21:40-Bad luck vs. bad play?
26:00-Carter Hart's struggles
28:40-What positives, if any, were there this week?
32:30-Keeping the ship afloat or sink even more...
45:30-The week ahead.
Scott and Bill breakdown the disappointing week, again, for the Flyers as they fall farther down in the East division standings. Turnovers, goaltending issues, slow starts, and big deficits, is it too much to turn around this season?
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00:00-Scott gets vaccinated!
7:15-Flyers falling behind in the East.
9:45-Enough with the drop passes
14:10-Slow starts will end this team's season
18:35-Someone could be getting fired....
23:00-Nashville trade rumors heating up.
33:40-A playoff spot is still there for the taking
36:30-AV believes the team is playing well, what's he seeing?
42:30-The NHL returns to ESPN!!
Scott and Bill breakdown a disappointing week for the Flyers, gaining only two points out of a possible eight against Washington and Pittsburgh. The team appears to be facing an identity crisis, and there is not a lot of time to solve it.
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00:00-Fans return to WFC to see the disappointment
3:25-Coaching issues over talent issues
6:30-Exhaustion is not an excuse for this performance
11:00-Over analyzing everything, not simplifying the game
17:45-Mixed messages in the locker room
24:50-Chuck Fletcher should be searching for a roster spark
26:40-Stop passing start shooting
34:10-Flyers have to bounce back this week
43:00-Predictions for the week
Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' bounce back week against the Rangers and shutout the Sabres over the weekend. Now a tougher week ahead 3-straight against the Penguins in Pittsburgh capped off with a Sunday night matchup against the Capitals.
00:00-Scott's short's problems
1:15-Brian Elliott and Carter Hart shut out the Sabres
7:00-Finding a balance between the two goalies
11:45-Claude Giroux returns and everyone is off the NHL COVID list!
19:55-The ultimate fear with Claude Giroux
23:15-Confidence in the team as they stand?
28:40-JVR is oozing confidence
33:20-Mattis Ekholm trade rumors swirling
39:30-Preview of the week against Pittsburgh and Washington
46:15-Fans set to return!
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' tough week. The team remains depleted with 6 major names off the roster due to COVID-19. Flyers earned only 1 point over the two games against the Rangers and Boston in the NHL Outdoors game at Lake Tahoe
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00:00-Gold or orange?
2:00-Flyers holding on for dear life
6:00-Goaltending is how the Flyers get through the depleted roster
11:10-Boston's speed is dominating the East division
20:25-Outdoors struggles in Tahoe
24:50-Carter Hart’s tracking is struggling
30:30-Glove side vs blocker
36:30-Leaning on Brian Elliott
43:15-Preview of the week against NYR and Buffalo
Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' COVID struggles. Missing an entire week of games and practice. Former Flyers' goalie, Tommy Soderstrom, joins the show discussing his career in the NHL and in the Swedish League! Follow him on Twitter: @sderstrm_tommy
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00:00-Seven players on the COVID protocol list
3:20-NHL takes steps back
7:10-Schedule shake-ups across the league
13:00-The point percentage tiebreaker
19:50-Tommy Söderström joins the show!
54:40-NHL banking on allowing fans back in stands soon
1:02:50-Oskar Lindblom goes on the COVID protocol list
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers week. An outburst of goals against the Capitals makes up for a disappointing 2-game slide against Boston. Coots has returned but COVID shakes up the schedule.
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00:00-Random Nail Yakupov talk
3:15-Flyers offense explodes Sunday against Washington
7:45-Quality over quantity?
10:40-Lack of practice hurting their fundamentals
15:00-Defensive play under Hart vs. Elliott
20:50-The Flyers are an enigma.
30:35-Defending opponents' top line is crushing
33:25-Rescheduling due to COVID
Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers sweeping the week against the Devils and Islanders. Despite the offensive production, the team continues to play a full 60-minutes causing AV to hold anyone and everyone accountable. Also, former Flyers' goalie, Dominic Roussel, joins the show! Follow him on Twitter: @dominic_roussel
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00:00-Holy snow!
4:20-Flyers sweep Devils and Islanders
8:40-Flyers still searching for their identity
13:00-TK gets benched on Saturday night
17:00-We can't keep blaming struggles on Coots' absence
23:30-Dominic Roussel joins the show!
52:00-The defensive third line is struggling
61:20-Brian Elliott is spinning on his head
65:00-Caps preview and Alex Ovechkin appreciation.
Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' struggles this past week against Boston. Losing both matchups and Carter Hart absolutely losing his mind in frustration.
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00:00-Carter Hart struggles and loses his mind
7:40-Hart frustrated with teammates or himself?
11:55-Brian Elliot's leadership for Carter
13:15-What should AV do with Carter's struggles?
16:15-Devils series preview
19:20-The return of Shayne Ghostisbehere
24:10-Did we overrate the depth of the Flyers?
26:50-Islanders series preview
32:30-The North/Canadian division is insane
35:30-NBC makes a major broadcasting announcement
43:20-Streaming for NHL?
Scott and bill breakdown the Flyers' season-opening sweep of the Penguins and look at the potential severity of the loss of Sean Couturier heading into the Buffalo series on Monday and Tuesday.
00:00-Shinny hockey
2:30-Overall good but average hockey
5:00-Carter Hart puts the team on his back
11:45-TK gets his first career hat-trick!
15:10-Jake Voracek comes up big
17:10-Voracek vs. Mike Sielski
21:40-Coots goes down with a shoulder injury
28:40-Buffalo series preview
32:20-Jack Eichel troubles
38:00-Gambling on hockey
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyer's 2021 season-opening win against cross-state rival the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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00:00-Flyers win!
1:25-Justin Braun and Ivan Provorov, can it work?
5:00-Flyers' depth showed good it can get early on
7:45-Just let the puck go, Carter!
11:15-Premium points early on
16:20-Claude Giroux looks strong and even faster at 33
21:20-Voracek's future with the team?
23:15-Joel Farabee records 4 points!
25:00-What risks are AV willing to take with Provorov pairing?
30:40-Ghost....what do they do with him?
41:40-Predictions for Friday night against Pit.
It's our 2021 Flyers' season preview! Are the Flyers better than they were in 19'-20'? Is Carter Hart ready to take the next step of his young career and will Nolan Patrick be a major contributor for this year? All that and more!
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00:00-Happy new year, we're on Youtube!
1:35-Movies we watched over the break
8:10-Are the Flyers better today than they were last summer?
16:30-Carter Hart is key this season
20:00-Who in the East is nipping at the Flyers' heels?
24:40-Sam Morin position change
27:45-More goal scoring is a must top to bottom
30:45-Claude Giroux's expectation
41:00-Nolan Patrick expectations
46:50-More Carter Hart questions
59:20 -East Division winner prediction
The NHL is officially back! Season opener is set for January 13th and the Flyers are in a new "East" division for the year with some very tough opponents. Scott and Bill breakdown down the return of hockey
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Scott and Bill breakdown the ongoing negotiations between the NHL owners and the NHLPA when figuring out when the 2021 season will start and how much do the players need to give to the owners when it comes to finances? Also, big news when it comes to Nolan Patrick's future with the Flyers!
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Scott and Bill discuss the NHL absolutely nailing all 31 NHL teams' reverse retro jersey campaign for the 20'-21' season. It looks like the season will be starting with camp in December and a January 1st opening day/night for the league.
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Scott and Bill discuss this week the impact of the flat cap situation in the NHL hurting the Flyers from making major moves to improve the team. GM Chuck Fletcher is stuck riding the unproven youth to fill in the holes instead of looking at major trades/signings. Also, the OHL in Canada bans body checking for the upcoming season.
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Scott and Bill are joined by the one and only Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer! They discuss everything from the past Flyers season, the season ahead in a COVID environment and his latest feature article on Flyers' first round pick Tyson Forester including sheep farming. Yes, sheep farming. Follow Sam on Twitter @BroadStBull.
They guys also discuss the NHL's latest marketing idea with retro jersey's and thank the legendary Doc Emerick for his career after announcing this week he's stepping away from the booth.
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Scott and Bill discuss the start of NHL's free agency period begins and the Flyers stay quiet early on causing frustration amid the fanbase. GM Chuck Fletcher appears to be banking on the farm system/youth to help improve the team for the 20'-21' season.
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The NHL draft is boring. Scott and Bill discuss the things the Flyers are doing that really matter. Re-signing key RFAs and eyeing up potential trade targets as Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine's name continues to circulate the trade rumors.
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Scott and Bill discuss GM Chuck Fletcher's press conference on what he'd like to see this offseason to improve the team for next season. Brian McKeon of Thesparkblog.net joined the show (The first ever guest on the show!) discussing what the NHL could do for next season as COVID remains a problem for the world and gave his thoughts on the Flyers/Islanders series! Follow him here!
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Scott and Bill breakdown the gut-wrenching game 7 loss for the Flyers against the Islanders, ending their season. After 69 regular-season games, a play stoppage due to a pandemic in March, a return to play in August, and a very unique playoff setup, it has been a memorable season for the Flyers. We break it all down and look to the future for the Flyers.
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The two best words in sports: GAME 7! The Flyers win ANOTHER thriller against the Islanders, this time in double OT to force game 7 Saturday night! Winner takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning
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Scott and Bill recap the stress-filled game 5 overtime win against the Islanders to fend off elimination and force a Game 6 on Thursday. Put on your #BigBoyPants and keep fighting
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Scott and Bill recap games 3 and 4 of the Flyers vs. Islanders as the Flyers find themselves in a 3-1 hole. The Top 6 showed some signs of life in game 4 but still struggle on the whole. Do the Flyers have enough in them to force at least a game 6?
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Scott and Bill discuss the disappointing loss the Flyers had against the Islanders in Game 1 of the EC semi-finals. The team's top 6 continues to struggle starting with Claude Giroux and the entire team is leaving Carter Hart out to dry with their defensive performances. Game 2 Wednesday afternoon
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Scott and Bill celebrate the Flyers' win over the Montreal Canadians and their first playoffs series win since 2012! They'll face the New York Islanders in round 2 and that won't be easy.
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Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' game 5 loss to the Montreal Canadians in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The defensive struggles and Carter Hart not being on his best night leads to at least one more match up against the Canadians Friday night.
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Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' game 3 win over the Canadians to take a 2-1 series lead. The PP continues to look terrible but Carter Hart looks as good as ever and pushes the Flyers to victory in game 3.
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Scott and Bill breakdown the ugly Flyers' loss in Game 2 against the Montreal Canadians and discuss what changes to expect for Game 3 Sunday night.
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Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' game 1 win against the Montreal Canadians in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Giving insight on who played well, poorly and who could be sitting for game 2.
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Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' win over the Lightning to earn themselves the top seed in the East. They preview they're matchup in Round 1 against the Montreal Canadians and give their players to watch for the series. It's a fun time to be a Flyers fan and aboard the Flyers' bandwagon!
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Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers win over the Capitals and the now head-to-head match up for the top seed in the East on Saturday against Tampa Bay. The Flyers continue to roll. Follow us: https://twitter.com/OBackcheck
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Scott and Bill react to Brian Elliott nod for tomorrow's game against Washington. Getting the veteran some ice time, along with Carter Hart, is imperative for the playoffs. Oskar Lindblom's potential return to the team.
They also discussed the other series' around the NHL and finally gave their predictions for tomorrow afternoon against Washington and Saturday against Tampa.
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Scott and Bill give an instant reaction to the Flyers' first game and win of the round-robin against Boston and give a what-to-watch for in tomorrow night's matchup of Washington and Tampa before they each play the Flyers.
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Hockey has returned! After 4 long months, Scott and Bill give a preview of what to expect in Tuesday afternoon's scrimmage between the Flyers and Penguins and also discuss what the Flyers need to do to get back to where they were in March just before the stoppage. Also, the fiasco that occurred in the MLB proves the NHL actually knew what they were doing when it came to planning all of this.
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Scott and Bill discuss this week the apparent success the bubble is for the NHL (and the NBA). A sign of optimism for sports after their sudden stop and uncertainty back in March. Sean Couturier is a Selke Finalist and AV is up for the Jack Adams and are the Flyers still the best team in the city heading back to the restart?
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Scott and Bill discuss the re-opening of training camp for the NHL as they push forward with their return-to-play plan despite 2 teams announcing they either have players testing positive for the coronavirus or quarantining for possible exposure. The Flyers appear to be in high spirits and ready to go after their first day of camp and Carter Hart gets high praise already back in camp day 1.
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Scott and Bill discuss the NHL and NHLPA agreeing on the next phase of the return to play, their agreement on the CBA extension through the 2025-2026 season, and Oskar Lindblom finishes his cancer treatment!
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Scott and Bill have a live reaction to the results of the NHL draft lottery and its craziness. Also, more NHL and pro sports athletes are contracting the coronavirus, is this a bad sign for sports?
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Scott and Bill discuss the importance of the formation of the Hockey Diversity Alliance group. A group focused on addressing the issue of racism in the hockey world and ways to make the best sport on the planet more accessible to all people.
Support towards groups like the Black Girl Hockey Club (@BlackGirlHockey) is just one way to extend support to a great cause.
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Scott and Bill discussed the NHL clearly being fans of the pod and heeding their advice to expand the entire playoffs to a best-of-seven and re-seeding after each round, including the play-in round. They also discuss how the NHL could really take advantage of the chaos happening with Major League Baseball struggling to come back.
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Scott and BIll discuss the NHL's full plan for the playoffs and what they should consider adjusting before the start in late July/early August. They then turn their attention to the bigger issue at hand, George Floyd and figuring out ways to reach solutions involving every person.
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Scott and Bill discuss the official proposed 24-team playoff bracket for the return of the NHL. Teams are all for it except for two: Carolina and Tampa Bay who are softies. They also discuss the impending issues of escrow for the NHL for the cap in the future.
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Scott and Bill discuss the NHL inching closer to returning with the 24-team playoff bracket. Also, the reason for last week's hiatus and the Curb/Seinfeld narrows to the FInal 4.
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Scott and Bill discuss NHL players staying fit in hope for a return of the NHL season but they're sudden desire to hold the Entry Draft in June before attempting to complete the regular season and award the Stanley Cup. A true bonehead move, again, by the NHL. They also discuss which Flyers team/era would be the best for a documentary series in honor of "The Last Dance."
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Scott and Bill discuss NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's new plan to resume the NHL season and head into the playoffs. Also, the upcoming TV contract for the NHL is approaching and what it could mean for the future of the sport. Of course, they conclude with a discussion on what they're watching during the quarantine
The is week Scott and Bill save hockey by going totally off the rails and discuss the possibility of two playoff brackets! Yes, two!
Also, Curb vs. Seinfeld bracket is narrowed to the final 8.
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Scott and BIll discuss their continued lives without hockey and what they're attempting to do to fill that void. They discuss the positive of the NHL season going on pause: Flyers are getting healthy and Carter Hart is still the Golden Boy for the playoffs.
Finally, the Curb vs. Seinfeld episode bracket is narrowed down to the final 16.
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Scott and Bill discuss the week for the NHL continuing to pause specific events like the Entry Draft and Combine for prospects as they try to bring hockey back and award the Stanley Cup for the 19'-20' NHL season. It's also the debut of the Seinfeld v. Curb bracket.
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Scott and Bill discuss the "pause" on the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic and if we'll see a team awarded the Stanley Cup this year and that would even be. Crazy times folks, wash your hands.
Scott previews this week's Flyers schedule
3/10 Boston Bruins
3/12 @ Tampa Bay Lightning
3/14 Minnesota Wild
3/15 Edmonton Oilers
Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' continued success as their win streak extended to 9. this week. They also wonder if any other coach could have turned this team around other than AV. Also, an interesting twist might be coming to the playoffs that would affect every playoff team.
Scott gives the Flyers preview of the week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook.
3/4/20-@ Washington Capitals
3/5/20-Carolina Hurricanes
3/7/20-Buffalo Sabres
This week Scott and Bill take a look at Alain Vigneault's coaching being the driver behind the late push by the Flyers this season. They also discussed the expected workload increase for Carter Hart as the season winds down and they make the final push into the playoffs. Big announcement as well thanks to you the listeners!
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Scott gives the Flyers preview of the week ahead
2/25-San Jose Sharks
2/28- New York Rangers
3/1- @ New York Rangers
This week Scott and Bill breakdown the trade deadline moves made by the Metro division. Every team made some type of move to get set for a Cup run, including the Flyers. The Flyers added two centers in Nate Thompson and Derek Grant.
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Orange and Backcheck's weekly preview for the Flyers
2/18-Columbus Blue Jackets
2/20-Columbus Blue Jackets
2/22-Winnipeg Jets
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Scott and Bill debate the likelihood the Flyers will make a trade by next Monday's trade deadline while rumors circulate around Nolan Patrick's return. They also breakdown their 3-3 week against some top tier opponents.
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A big week for the Flyers with some high caliber opponents
2/10-Florida Panthers
2/11- @ New York Islanders
2/13- @ Florida Panthers
2/15- @ Tampa Bay Lightning
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Scott and Bill debate the offensive production of the Flyers this week and if they have enough of it to carry them into the playoffs and beyond for a potential first playoff series win since 2012.
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Scott and Bill discuss the mediocrity of All-Star weekend in St. Louis, the NHL's ridiculous reasoning behind not taking an Olympic break during Olympic years.
They also concluded the podcast with a tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant as well as all the victims of the horrible helicopter crash in Los Angeles this past weekend.
Scott and Bill breakdown a successful week for the Flyers including wins over some top tier teams in the NHL, including the arch-rival Penguins. They also discussed the breaking news involving beloved mascot, Gritty. As well as All-Star weekend coming up.
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Scott gives a recap of Monday's Flyers game against Boston and gives a preview of the week's opponents against the Blues, Canadians, Kings and the Penguins.
Scott and Bill discuss how likely a trade could happen for the Flyers and how quickly GM Chuck Fletcher could pull something off before the February 24th deadline. With players like Nolan Patrick, Oskar Lindblom and now Shayn Gostisbehere out with injury, Fletcher might not be able to wait long.
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Scott gives the preview of the week for the Flyers going up against: Carolina, Washington, Tampa Bay, and Boston
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Scott and Bill breakdown the tailspin the Flyers find themselves in after a rough west coast trip that netted only 1 win. They then turned to the schedule and how the 2-point system just isn't working.
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The final episode of Orange and Backcheck in 2019! Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' bounce back week after a 3-game skid they're now on a 4-game win streak. They also discuss Carter Hart's expectations going forward and why the NHL continues to fail at it's marketing campaign for anything involving the Winter Classic.
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Scott gives a preview for the Flyers' opponents this week; Anaheim, Buffalo, Ottawa, and New York Rangers.
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Scott and Bill discuss the tough week the Flyers faced this past week on and off the ice. They tried to make sense of how the shocking news of Oskar Lindblom being diagnosed with a form of bone cancer and give all the support possible to the 23-year-old.
They also discussed the issue of mental and physical abuse allegations against coaches.
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Scott gives a breakdown of the Flyers schedule this week against Colorado, Minnesota, and Winnipeg.
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This week, Scott and Bill discussed the past week of Flyers hockey and the slight controversy surrounding the lack of attendance at Flyers' games this year despite the early success of the season.
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Scott and Bill discuss a solid win by the Flyers over the Red Wings and their current 3-game win streak and 5-game point streak. They close out a strong November tomorrow afternoon against the Canadians.
Scott and Bill broke down a disappointing week of Flyers hockey after one of their most successful. AV is not coddling his players, especially the veterans, anymore. Put up or shut up is the name of the game now. Scott and Bill couldn't agree more with AV's mindset on veterans
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It has been a longggg time since we've been able to say this; the Flyers are fun again! Scott and Bill break down their most successful week in a long time for the franchise and what it means going forward. They also discuss how the youth contribution is a leading factor in their play early on in the year.
Scott and Bill breakdown the disappointing loss in Pittsburgh and how the lack of effort really only came down to one thing; the breakout. It will take some time for this team to learn the Vigneault system. Despite the lack of effort against their arch-rival there still is no need to panic yet. It's October.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' strong offensive performance over the past week which included a 3-game win streak which was anchored by Goalie Brian Elliot in net instead of Carter Hart. The 3-game win streak ended Sunday night in New York against the Islanders and the real question coming into focus is: What is going on with Carter Hart?
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Bill and Scott breakdown the Flyers' west coast trip and the struggles they're already facing early on in the season. They also discussed the disappearance of Shayne Gostisbehere after such a strong early career.
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