Orange and Backcheck

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 Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram! Kick Page

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 Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram! Kick Page

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 Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram! Kick Page

Scott and Bill discuss another lackluster week for the Flyers but are they making a turn for the better? Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

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..... () Adulting is stupid (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 Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram!

Scott and Bill break down the final week of the preseason, Michkov's arrival (preseason addition), and what major change could be coming to the NHL regular season.(02:44) Recovering From Las Vegas(5:35) Evaluating Future NHL Talent(18:20) Is Jett Luchanko Making the Roster?(26:30) Kolosov Arrives in Philly(39:20) BetterHelp(41:09) DraftKings Sportsbook(42:48) Why Expand the Regular Season?(53:00) Who wins the Stanley Cup(1:00:20) Best Future Bets for the FlyersThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try atbetterhelp.com/THPN and get on your way to being your best self.

Scott and Bill give their official preview for the 2024-2025 Philadelphia Flyers!   (00:50) Finding Everything on Reddit (10:55) Coming Back From a Boring Off-Season (15:55) Many Questions Around This Year's Goalie (32:55) The Sand Bag Skate (40:38) BetterHelp Ad (42:30) DraftKings Ad (44:45) Predicting the Flyers Season (52:22) Our Bold Predictions (59:07) Let's Play a Game   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/THPN and get on your way to being your best self

Scott and Bill discuss the tragic and sudden passing of the Gaudreau brothers and how we can remember the two brothers (00:30) Rest in Peace to the Gaudreau Brothers(16:25) Better Help(18:15) The Flyers Get a Bump Nationally (24:05) WIll a Veteran Goalie Be a Good Move?(31:50) Draft Kings Sportbook(33:35) Lets Play a GameThis episode is sponsored by by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try atbetterhelp.com/THPN and get on your way to being your best self.

Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' extending forward, Travis Konecny, to an 8-year/70 million dollar extension, now the richest in franchise history. Also, Matvei Michkov officially arrives on U.S. soil and why are fans already panicking about Danny Briere as GM?(00:40) Travis Konency Gets His Extension(08:15) No Move Clauses(19:00) The Future Cap Space(27:20) Ad reads(30:50) Matvei Michkov arrives in the U.S.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/thpn and get on your way to being yourself again.

Scott and Bill discuss the early entrance to the NHL for one Matvei Michkov and how he can impact the Flyers for this season and beyond. The team stays mostly quiet in free agency, but that isn't a bad thing and means patience for the team.

We're back and ready for the rumors to fly! The Flyers are already involved with several rumors, including draft day trades and if Michkov is actually coming over! The Stanley Cup Final is still in action thanks to the awakening of one Connor McDavid, is it enough to have one of the greatest come backs in sports?

Scott and Bill recap the 23'-24' season for the Philadephia Flyers and where the team goes to build off the early success of the season while also learning from the mistakes at the end that cost them a playoff spot for the first time since 2020. The offseason is already ramping up as they sign, a potential, future star goalie and rumors of Matvei Michkov coming over early. Get ready Flyers fans! (00:04) Season recap(11:02) The Need for Top Talent(18:05) DraftKings Read(19:55) Is Michkov coming over next season? (24:05) Do teams have timelines of success? (42:10) Time is a flat circle with the FlyersSubscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

Scott and Bill discuss the continued free fall of the Philadephia Flyers' season. Yet still have their playoff hopes alive if they can get themselves out of this funk. Can they do it?(00:25) The Flyers collapse continues (12:15) The race for the wild card spot and tiebreakers (20:10) DraftKings read(21:45) Who actually wants the wild card spot? (31:00) The person truly at fault for the Flyers struggles(37:30) Just win Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

Scott and Bill discuss the struggling Flyers trying to close out the season with a playoff birth, yet disappointing games against lesser teams has Torts heated. The team gets some unexpected goalie help after Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov makes it over to the U.S. and starts his NHL career!(1:50) Ringing the alarm bells on the Flyers? (5:50) Tortorella calls out "soft" Flyers(21:20) Draftkings read(22:55) Ivan Fedotov comes over(37:25) NHL considering playoff expansion?Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

Scott and Bill discuss the benching of Captain Sean Couturier and what it means (or didn't mean) to the rest of the team. After responding with a win against Toronto, can the benching continue to mean something? And is Tortorella obligated at all, even a bit, to answer any questions about it?(00:00) - Couts gets benched(16:14) - Torts' decisions for a spark from the players(26:20) -How coaching is different in hockeySubscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' moves at the trade deadline and keeping their playoff chances alive! (01:00) Briere gets his 1st and some depth(9:30) Wade Allison's days are over in Philly (20:30) Are Scott Laughton's days numbered as a Flyer? (33:30) Keeping pace for the playoff race(38:20) The sudden youth at goalie Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

Scott and Bill recap the 2024 Stadium Series against the New Jersey Devils and what it could mean for the playoff landscape. Are the outdoor games in the NHL overdone, do they have any meaning anymore? Also, the team names Coots as the 20th captain in franchise history, and more trade rumors!(1:00) Flyers lose in Stadium Series to the Devils(5:30) Can the NHL improve the outdoor game experience at all?(12:05) Playoff implications after the loss to New Jersey(21:40) DraftKings Sportsbook read(23:15) Coots named 20th Captain of the Flyers(30:20) New trade rumors for the Flyers(41:15) Scott's new Toronto rant(44:20) Jaromir Jagr's number retired by PittsburghSubscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

Scott and Bill discuss the return of the Flyers from the All-Star break, getting back to their winning ways and Torts keeping the team to his standard and early trade deadline rumors!(00:56) Flyers reset in Mexico(7:20) Flyers competing in the Metro(18:50) Torts keeping to the standard(26:40) DraftKings read(28:05) Trade deadline rumors(38:40) Is Sam Ersson good enough for the playoffs?(45:05) Super Bowl nonsenseSubscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

Scott and Bill discuss the allegation of sexual assault brought against Flyers goalie Carter Hart stemming from the 2018 Hockey Canada investigation as the team has reached the unofficial mid-way point of the season as the All-Star break is here and how they'll move on from their top goalie.(00:37) Carter Hart charged with sexual assault in London, Ontario(20:30) The All-Star game is happening(24:30) The Flyers trying to get out of their losing streak(30:35) DraftKings read(34:06) The Flyers' powerplay is improving thanks to Jamie DrysdaleSubscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!

This week, we welcome legendary NHL goalie, John Vanbiesbrouck on the podcast! He discusses the state of USA Hockey after winning the gold in Men's World Juniors and the Women's U-18 World Championship, the success of the NHL on an international scale, and even his thoughts on Cutter Gauthier!(:20) John Vanbiesbrouck joins the show!(52:45) DraftKings read(54:55) The Flyers continue to win(58:40) Trying not to "fall in love" with this team(1:08:00) Which goalie is Torts favoring?Subscribe to us!TikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram!