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?

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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 hockey

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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

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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 Pittsburgh

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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 nonsense

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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 Drysdale

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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?

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Scott and Bill kick off the New Year by recapping the Flyers' west coast trip and return to The Center, grinding out a nice win against Calgary after some disappointing losses. The goalie tandem of Carter Hart and Sam Ersson is creating a good problem for the Flyers' front office to figure out and the playoff race in the metro alone will be insane!

(1:25) Disappointment against Columbus

(4:45) The playoff race in the Metro Division

(10:15) DraftKings Read

(13:10) The greatness of the Flyers goalie tandem

(19:20) The coming questions on the goalie contracts

(37:35) The success of the Ed Snider Legacy Game

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Scott and Bill discuss the continued winning ways of the Flyers! How overachieving is this team performing right now for fans to change expectations and for management to change philosophy by the trade deadline?

(1:00) Flyers insane December run so far

(4:15) Flers can have success today without jeopardizing the plan

(14:45) Who is the driver behind this early and consistent success?

(22:45) DraftKings read

(24:35) Flyers trade rumors and bringing back old Flyers

(32:53) When Bats attack

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Scott and Bill discuss the continued winning ways of the Flyers. Carter Hart had some interesting comments after the game against Colorado and Torts' system is working for this team. How far can the winning ways go while still rebuilding?

(00:44) The streak continues

(15:30) Torts' player development success

(23:30) Carter Hart's comments on winning

(37:05) Rebuilding means winning with what you have

(46:55) Bad defense and bad coaching

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