Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

Locked On Podcast Network, Rachel Donner, Russ Cohen

Locked On Flyers podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Philadelphia Flyers and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Rachel Donner with regular contributor, Russ Cohen, the Locked On Flyers podcast provides your daily Flyers fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Flyers franchise from right here in the City of Brotherly Love. Locked On Flyers takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Flyers locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Flyers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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May 27 · 33 min
Philadelphia Flyers Prospects Move FORWARD
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into the Philadelphia Flyers younger forwards and their potential for next season. We look at Denver Barkey, Porter Martone, Alex Bump, and Jett Luchanko. We also check in with Flyers prospect defenseman Luke Vlooswyk who is playing in the CHL Memorial Cup with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. Plus your mailbag questions on Matvei Michkov, the draft, Christian Dvorak’s impact, and more!
May 26 · 32 min
Perception vs Reality: How the Philadelphia Flyers Forward Narratives were Shaped
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into the narratives surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers forwards this season. Were they accurate? How did the changing lines affect those stories? We get into stats, injuries, player usage, and the playoffs. Players discussed include Matvei Michkov, Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, Sean Couturier, and more.
May 25 · 30 min
Philadelphia Flyers Expectations vs Reality in the calm before the offseason STORM
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss Jack Nesbitt finally committing to play at Michigan in the fall, catch up on Philadelphia Flyers players at Men’s Worlds, and look at your thoughts on the Flyers blue line this past season. Then we break down the results of last week’s listener poll on the job Rick Tocchet did this season as Head Coach.. Finally we introduce a new listener poll question of the week on how they can increase scoring, and name our Nemesis of the Week!
May 22 · 32 min
Philadelphia Flyers Blue Line Drives Team Success, but There IS room to Improve!
On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers blue line success from this past season. We look at the pre- and post- Rasmus Ristolainen eras, how his return affected the pairings, pair dynamics, key stats, Jamie Drysdale’s emergence, the rotation on the 3rd pairing, and more. Then we look at what the options are going into next season as we know things now.
May 21 · 33 min
What are the Philadelphia Flyers options to get a top defenseman in the NHL Draft?
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel look at this year’s NHL Draft Class top defensemen. Is it still a deep draft for blue liners? Where do they sit in rankings vs where the Philadelphia Flyers pick at 21st overall? We get into all the options, depth round players, Flyers strategy around getting a defenseman this year, and more. Then we profile 2026 NHL Draft Prospect defenseman Ryan Lin of the WHL Vancouver Giants.
May 20 · 33 min
Philadelphia Flyers Goaltending & their IMPACT on this season’s success
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel dig into the Philadelphia Flyers goaltending this past NHL season. We discuss the emergence of Dan Vladar as the number one, the pre vs post Olympic Break performances, Sam Ersson’s resurgence, how they compare to the rest of the NHL and what the plan should be for next season. Plus your mailbag questions on Matvei Michkov, Trevor Zegras & center depth, offer sheet options, defensive prospects, and more.
May 19 · 32 min
How the Philadelphia Flyers can build on this season’s SUCCESS
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel continue our discussion on Rick Tocchet’s first season as Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach and his impact on individual players. Then we look at the path to building on the success of the Flyers this season heading into the offseason. We look at the role of management strategy, coaching, player preparedness for a shortened preseason, supporting the younger players' development, and more.
May 18 · 29 min
Evaluating Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s First Season!
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the Philadelphia Flyers contract extension for goaltender Aleksei Kolosov and look at the Flyers players at Men’s Worlds so far. Then we look back at Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s first season with the team. How did he perform, what was his impact, and where is there room for improvement? Finally we introduce our first listener poll question of the offseason on your thoughts about Tocchet, and name our Nemesis of the Week!
May 15 · 31 min
Danny Briere says stay the course this offseason to build on the Philadelphia Flyers success.
On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere’s end of season thoughts on setting expectations for the future, Matvei Michkov, the youth movement, upcoming contract negotiations for Trevor Zegras & Jamie Drysdale, goaltending, organizational needs, and more.
May 14 · 32 min
Does Rick Tocchet have an accurate view of his first year as Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach?
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s assessment of himself as a coach, player development, his relationship with Matvei Michkov, the power play, Denver Barkey’s role, and more. Then we get into Russ’s Draft Rankings version 5, and profile 2026 NHL Draft Prospect defenseman Tommy Bleyl of the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL.
May 13 · 30 min
How do the Philadelphia Flyers players view the season that was?
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the Philadelphia Flyers player exit interviews, including the Owen Tippett injury update, young players vs vets assessment of the season, Matvei Michkov himself & through the eyes of teammates, and more. Plus your mailbag questions on trade possibilities, Jack Nesbitt’s potential, and if they got goalied vs Carolina.
May 12 · 31 min
The Philadelphia Flyers Questions Going Into the Offseason
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel lay out the big questions for the Flyers heading into this offseason. We detail the questions around the team as a whole, top players like Matvei Michkov, positional needs, how they address special teams, contract priorities and more.
May 11 · 31 min
Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup Playoffs End in OT but with Lots to Celebrate!
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Game 4 overtime 3-2 loss of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Philadelphia Flyers & Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the lineup choices including scratching Matvei Michkov & playing Jett Luchanko, the power play, possession & shot metrics, and more. Plus, what can we take away from the series & our Carolina opponents. Finally we name our Nemesis of the Week!
May 8 · 31 min
The Philadelphia Flyers Special Teams Failings Key in loss vs Carolina Hurricanes in Game Three
On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes in Game Three of Round Two in the NHl Stanley Cup Playoffs. We get into the special teams breakdowns, missed shots & chances, mismatches, and lack of discipline against a difficult Carolina team to play against. Then we talk perspective given how the season went, and touch on a couple key contracts the Flyers will have extra room to pay for with the salary cap increase.
May 7 · 31 min
Injuries will Change the Game Plan at Center for the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the injury news with Noah Cates and potentially Christian Dvorak, affecting the Philadelphia Flyers down the middle for Game Three vs the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. We get into the team’s options and best chance to fight their way back into the series. Plus, the NHL Draft Lottery & the Flyers pick owed them by the Toronto Maple Leafs, a new salary cap for next season. Finally, we answer your mailbag questions answered on Matvei Mic
May 6 · 33 min
Was the Lehigh Valley Phantoms season a success?
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel welcome Maddie Campbell of Broad Street Hockey to discuss the big questions around the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this past season. We talk about John Snowden’s first year as a head coach, prospect development, key additions and subtractions to the roster, where Jett Luchanko might fit in, goaltending, AHLers to keep around, lessons learned, and more!
May 5 · 30 min
The Philadelphia Flyers show BIG IMPROVEMENTS but fall in OT in Game Two.
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down Game Two between the Philadelphia Flyers & Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the strong start, playmaking, the power play adjustments, line changes including the new kids line of Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, and Alex Bump, and more. We also look at the play of guys like Rasmus Ristolainen, Sean Couturier, Tyson Foerster, and Travis Konecny. Finally, we look at potential changes, especially if Owen Tippett returns on Thursday.
May 4 · 30 min
Philadelphia Flyers OUTMATCHED in Game One; Stepping it up vs the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Philadelphia Flyers & Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the Owen Tippett factor, Puck possession, special teams, zone exits, dealing with Freddie Andersen, and more. Finally we look at the other first round series results & name our Nemesis of the Week!
May 1 · 32 min
How did the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Pens & what can they carry forward to the series vs Carolina?
On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the latest from Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet on how he’s managing the team’s transition between the big win over the Pittsburgh Penguins to the upcoming series vs the Carolina Hurricanes. We get into the key factors leading to the Flyers victory that they can apply to Round Two, and what they need to improve on to win vs the Canes.
April 30 · 30 min
The Philadelphia Flyers are MOVING ON to Round 2 with BIG OT win to eliminate Pittsburgh Penguins
On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers series clinching 1-0 OT win vs Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six. We get into Dan Vladar,’s rock star performance in net, Cam York’s offensive game, Jamie Drysdale, Matvei Michkov’s return, and more. Finally we take a quick look at our Round Two opponents: The Carolina Hurricanes!

Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Prospects Move FORWARD

Perception vs Reality: How the Philadelphia Flyers Forward Narratives were Shaped

Philadelphia Flyers Expectations vs Reality in the calm before the offseason STORM

Philadelphia Flyers Blue Line Drives Team Success, but There IS room to Improve!

What are the Philadelphia Flyers options to get a top defenseman in the NHL Draft?

Philadelphia Flyers Goaltending & their IMPACT on this season’s success

How the Philadelphia Flyers can build on this season’s SUCCESS

Evaluating Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet’s First Season!

Danny Briere says stay the course this offseason to build on the Philadelphia Flyers success.

Does Rick Tocchet have an accurate view of his first year as Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach?

How do the Philadelphia Flyers players view the season that was?

The Philadelphia Flyers Questions Going Into the Offseason

Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup Playoffs End in OT but with Lots to Celebrate!

The Philadelphia Flyers Special Teams Failings Key in loss vs Carolina Hurricanes in Game Three

Injuries will Change the Game Plan at Center for the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three

Was the Lehigh Valley Phantoms season a success?

The Philadelphia Flyers show BIG IMPROVEMENTS but fall in OT in Game Two.

Philadelphia Flyers OUTMATCHED in Game One; Stepping it up vs the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two

How did the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Pens & what can they carry forward to the series vs Carolina?

The Philadelphia Flyers are MOVING ON to Round 2 with BIG OT win to eliminate Pittsburgh Penguins