Trevor Zegras’ inaugural season in Orange and Black was a huge success. After the Philadelphia Flyers acquired Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks, “Ziggy” set career highs in goals and points in the regular season, then led the team in postseason points. But can he be better? Using Charlie’s latest Review/Preview piece to start the conversation, he and Bill discuss expectations for Philly’s de facto 1C.

Plus, with 26 days until opening night, we’re spotlighting Brian Propp, the original Erik Gustafsson, and Stanley Cup Champion Sean Walker. Also, we’ve had a local media member mention the possibility of acquiring Quinn Hughes so we’re going to touch on that, as well! It’s a jam-packed Friday show, kids!

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We’ve got 27 days until Flyers opening night, meaning we’re talking legends like Reggie Leach and Ron Hextall, plus some funny anecdotes about Bruno Gervais. We’re finishing yesterday’s conversation regarding Dan Vladar, before moving on to Danny Briere’s recent interview with RG media where he discussed the Leo Carlsson offer sheet as well as the (lack of) contract talks with pending R/UFAs Matvei Michkov and Rasmus Ristolainen. Then, we talk about Porter Martone’s status as the favorite to win the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year in 2026-27.

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With 28 days until the Flyers/Penguins season opener on September 30th, we’re looking at a few #28s, but really, we’re talking Claude Giroux and whether his resume is HOF-worthy.

Plus, Charlie published a review/preview on Dan Vladar today (https://allphly.com/flyers/dan-vladar-review-flyers-playoffs-penguins/), so we’re looking at the 2025-26 Bobby Clarke Trophy recipient, and discussing what a successful follow-up campaign to his inaugural season in Orange & Black could look like. And, if there’s time, we’re discussing the front-runners for the Calder Trophy and who poses the biggest threat to Porter Martone, the current favorite for the award.

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With the news that Matvei Michkov would be returning to the area last night, we’re talking about a few Michkov topics today, the biggest of which pertaining to his linemates this coming season, and whether he and Trevor Zegras should be tied together for the early part of the season.

And hey, it’s September 1, meaning there’ll be REGULAR SEASON HOCKEY this month, and we’ve got 29 days until the season opener. Plus, we’ll talk about some potential training camp trades with several unsigned RFAs still hanging around, as well as some trade requests/demands still unresolved around the league.

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The wait is over! Matvei Michkov is returning to Philly tonight, according to PHLY’s very own Anthony Gargano – can the Mad Russian, Porter Martone, Trevor Zegras, and the Flyers’ young core take LEAPS and lift Philadelphia back to the playoffs?

Charlie and Anthony Gargano discuss the latest news, and of course, 30 DAYS UNTIL OPENING NIGHT!

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Rick Tocchet's Philadelphia Flyers own the 2nd-most nationally televised NHL games for the 2026-27 season. And now, with Gary Bettman and the league announcing an expansion franchise in Houston or Austin, Texas, Bill Matz and Charlie O'Connor of the PHLY Flyers Podcast discuss what this means for the league moving forward in terms of TV markets, growing the game, and more.

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HAPPY FRIDAY! With just over a month to go until the season opener, the F-Around days of the summer are behind us as Charlie & Bill look ahead to 2026-27 Flyers hockey. Charlie’s latest article about Travis Sanheim (https://allphly.com/flyers/travis-sanheim-preview-defenseman-flyers-analysis/) poses the question, just how good is Philadelphia’s #1 defenseman? We’ll tackle that, as well as take a look back at the Flyers careers of Brian Boucher and Riley Cote, with 33 days until Flyers/Penguins.

Plus, a Response Rewind looking back at yesterday’s Matvei Michkov usage conversation.

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We’ve got a MICHKOV REPORT! Sort of… Yesterday evening Hockey Hot Stove released a report that although Matvei Michkov is not yet back in North America, he’s expected back in the Philadelphia area within the next week. So, with The Mad Russian’s pending return, we talk about expectations for the third-year potential star winger, and what it may take to move up Rick Tocchet’s depth chart.

Plus the countdown continues with 34 days until the season opener, we’re remembering true Flyers legends like Petr Mrazek, John Vanbiesbrouck, and Jere Gillis!

Plus, a Response Rewind throwing back to yesterday’s discussion about Travis Konecny’s usage going forward.

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Happy WAWA Wednesday! And oh what a day it is, as Charlie O’Connor has graced the PHLY Diehard community with a new article (read it at AllPHLY.com), reviewing Travis Konecny’s 2025-26 season, and setting expectations for the upcoming year. Today, Charlie & Bill discuss those expectations, along with continuing their countdown (35 days until opening night) and a brief discussion on Kevin Hayes. And if there’s time, we’ll talk a little Quinn Hughes, because wild speculation about non-rumors is fun!

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Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet, along with the rest of Philadelphia’s coaching staff, appeared on Jason Myrtetus’ Flyers Daily podcast earlier this week, so today we’re discussing our biggest takeaways from the “Coaching Symposium.” We’re also finishing yesterday’s conversation regarding Corey Pronman’s U23 rankings, as well as continuing our countdown until Opening Night with the #36. That’s right… it’s Zac Rinaldo time!

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