On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss John Tortorella’s early observations on the new players Jakob Pelletier & Andrei Kuzmenko. How were their early performances and where do they fit in the lineup? 

We then preview the upcoming Home & Home vs the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens had a rough game recently vs the NY Rangers. How do the Flyers match up when it comes to faceoffs, the power play & penalty kill, and what role will Sean Couturier play in this series of games. And who will be in net for the Pens who have struggled in that position this season.

Finally, we talk about the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, including a split game series with Grand Rapids, and a win over Chicago. We focus on key players this week, with Olle Lycksell taking back the scoring lead. Hunter McDonald’s improved play, Anthony Richard, Emil Andrae, Samu Tuomaala’s injury, and more.

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