Locked On Flyers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Flyers

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss some trade rumors around the Philadelphia Flyers including Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko. Are either realistic trade targets? Plus we look at Russ’s NHL Draft Rankings v 5.0! Who were the biggest movers? We also profile late first round Flyers option draft prospects Radim Mrtka of the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL and Henry Brzustewicz of the London Knights in the OHL.

This Week’s Offseason Poll Question:

Which current Philadelphia Flyers player will improve the most under new head coach Rick Tocchet?

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the official announcement that now former Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere is moving to an advisory role with the Philadelphia Flyers organization. We then dig into the NHL Draft Combine in terms of who will be there, what’s at stake for the teams & players, guys the Flyers should talk to, and more. Finally we answer more of your mailbag questions on the Mitch Marner free agency option, potential draft picks, and an NHL Draft pick swap proposal!

Offseason Listener Poll Question of the Week:

Which current Philadelphia Flyers player will improve the most under new head coach Rick Tocchet?

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel evaluate the Ian Laperriere era in Lehigh Valley as head coach given his imminent departure in the role. We look at player development over the last several years as an indicator of where Lappy found success with his players. We discuss Tyson Foerster, Morgan Frost, Cam York, Bobby Brink, Egor Zamula, and more. We also ask if goaltending affected Lappy’s results and what that means for the Flyers organization.

Which current Philadelphia Flyers player will improve the most under new head coach Rick Tocchet?

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the latest rumors around the Philadelphia Flyers Assistant Coach possibilities. We get into the latest Luke Richardson talk, Ian Laperriere’s future with the organization, and Danny Briere’s old teammate Jay McKee who has been coaching the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL. We also discuss the Flyers & Team Canada as well as Sam Ersson in Mens Worlds, and more.

Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this week’s listener poll on which Philadelphia Flyers player will improve the most under new head coach Rick Tocchet.

Which current Philadelphia Flyers player will improve the most under new head coach Rick Tocchet?

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On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the news that Ian Laperriere will not be returning to coach the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Why was there a mutual decision to part ways? We look at the reasoning behind the decision on both sides, plus options for a new coach for the Philadelphia Flyers AHL club from within the organization and from the outside. Plus, your first offseason poll results, with your priorities for Rick Tocchet this offseason.

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Final, dissect the latest playoff disappointment from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and check in on the teams that still need a coach.

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On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the case for the Philadelphia Flyers to pick a defenseman in the first round of the NHL Draft. We look at the draft class as a whole and the team priorities to decide. We also profile prospect defensemen both with right handed shots: Blake Fiddler of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL and Charlie Trethewey of the USNTDP.

Weekly Poll Question: What should new Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet's top priority be?

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel look at the last 5+ years of Philadelphia Flyers free agency activity in order to assess the likelihood of them signing Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA Mitch Marner, What indications do we see from the Flyers that they are ready to go after a big fish, and are they ready in this stage of the rebuild for it?

Finally we answer more of your mailbag questions on Rick Tocchet’s next steps, Anton Frondell, other NHL Draft pick possibilities, and more.

Weekly Poll Question: What should new Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet's top priority be?

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel address the big picture issues for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to address this offseason. We look at systemic issues such as the power play and offensive structure. Then we address the status of all the top prospects, including new & potential Phantoms Denver Barkey, Oliver Bonk, Devin Kaplan, Carson Bjarnason, and Ty Murchison. 

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel prioritize the next steps for new Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet. We look into possibilities for Assistant coaches, roles, and more. Plus we check in with Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Tyson Foerster, Rodrigo Abols & Sam Ersson at IIHF Men’s Worlds. Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and ask this week’s listener poll on what is the most important thing for Rick Tocchet to address first in his coaching tenure with the Flyers.

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