O&b Puckcast

Isaiah, Chef & Dan are back to discuss the implications of the Flyers recent 180° turnaround and what it portends. Then Isaiah goes 1 on 1 with the estimable Bill Meltzer from Flyers.NHL.com and hockeybuzz.com to examine the broader context of the Flyers season so far. A rare episode you won’t want to miss!

The O&B trio return (courtesy of phillysportsnetwork.com) w/ special guests Johan Gärtner of flyersnation.net to examine the most challenging period of Dave Hakstol’s coaching tenure. As the team heads out to the West Coast, they appear to be in free fall and the O&B crew dissect every critical detail of what’s happened, why and what comes next? All the latest updates from qualified sources are presented along with the in-depth analysis you’ve come to expect. Every relevant aspect of this season’s debacle is explored. The night closes with the latest updates from thefourthperiod.com contributor, Anthony DiMarco. Don’t miss this one! 

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with special guest Tom Foti of SonsOfPenn.com to assess the Flyers opening five games. Interspersed between game reviews are a variety of topics including: Injuries and the Pickard claim; Players above/below expectations; Team defense and scheme strengths/weaknesses; Reasons behind apparent changes in the Hakstol personna and what they portend; LV Phantoms update; A schedule look ahead and more!    

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with special guests Derrik Bobb of phillysportsnetwork.com and Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com for their 2018-19 Flyers season preview. After discussing recent waiver moves, the group comprehensively review the entire roster, breaking down forward lines, defensemen and what could be a muddled mess in goal. Also included are discussions regarding coaching; special teams; the Hartnell retirement; divisional previews; predictions for the Stanley Cup Finals and more!

Isaiah and Dan return with Chef on cooking assignment joined by guest Jamey Baskow of phillysportsnetwork.com . The trio work through brewing controversies emerging right at season’s outset including: final roster cuts; goaltending options; Carter Hart’s NHL viability; Losing Dannik Martel and more. Also included: The Hak exposé, The Gritty truth and Chef’s late night heroics

Isaiah, Chef and Dan make their phillysportsnetwork.com debut with the most comprehensive episode in our history. After announcing our PSN partnership and the Flyers training camp schedule, the trio discuss a season preview with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com and tackle 5 burning questions that face the team this year. Then, Johan Gärtner of Flyersnation.net joins us to review the Pacioretty trade & it’s implications for Wayne Simmonds, the AMac injury, a comprehensive prospect review of selected players and more!

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return as the Flyers have seemingly made all of their major off-season roster adjustments and signings. Joined in the 1st segment by Tom Foti, of SonsofPenn.com ,recent reports ( by Anthony SanFilippo of crossingbroad.com) have the foursome discussing the behind-the-scenes intrigue surrounding the JVR decision and their feelings about several prospects. In depth analysis from the fan perspective dives deep to speculate on the team’s strategy moving forward. In the 2nd segment, Wes Herrmann of flyersnation.net weighs in from his perspective on the night’s proceedings and the Flyers prospects at the WJSS.  

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back discussing the Flyers UFA signings and current trade options with Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com. The quartet break down the JVR & Christian Folin signings, trade options as well as NHL hot stove concerning John Tavares & Erik Karlsson. Next, Ted Brown of lastwordonhockey.com & phillyisflyer.com breaks it all down from an analytics perspective. Plus Dev Camp & more!

Isaiah, Chef and new regular Dan (of phillyisflyer.com) are back with exciting new show details and a comprehensive breakdown of the Flyers draft, free agency and trade options with special guest, Russ Cohen of sportsology.com. The quartet also cover which Phantoms are pushing for jobs next year and why the Flyers may be leaning towards re-signing Wayne Simmonds. A real can’t miss episode!

Isaiah and Chef are back from hiatus to preview the Flyers off season and draft strategy with special guests Kevin Fortier of phillyisflyer.com and John Saquella of broadstreethockey.com . A first round draft breakdown is augmented by possible targets and trade scenarios. Next, the crew assess the NHL trade rumor mill, free agency, Ron Hextall's timeline and the possible lessons of the Vegas Golden Knights success. 

Isaiah and Chef return as the season ends for the Flyers vs the Penguins. Special guests Kevin Fortier of phillyisflyer.com and Matt Martin of phillysportsnetwork.com review the final 3 games and provide a season retrospective. Next, the intensely spirited debate of "The Case Against Dave Hakstol", including scrutiny of the assistant coaches. The night proceedings close w/ and off season preview and a heartfelt appreciation of our guests and listeners.

Isaiah and Chef are back as the Flyers-Pens series is 3 games in. Special guests Jamey Baskow of phillysportsnetwork.com and Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com join in for comprehensive game reviews and analysis and suggested changes Flyers can make going forward. Also discussed are coaching adjustments and critiques, compelling stories in other NHL playoff series, and a scout's assessment of Carter Hart.

Isaiah and Chef return with special guests Dan Esche of phillyisflyer.com and Wes Herrmann of flyersnation.net to assess the significance of the Flyers return to the post season and the contributions of Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier. After some preliminaries, the crew break down the team’s chances vs the Penguins, addressing match ups, opportunities and threats, before the inevitable predictions. The nights proceedings close discussing the roles of players like Robert Hagg and Sam Morin as well as a look at other NHL playoff action.

Isaiah and Chef are right back at it with an assessment of the Flyers recent game action & playoff odds, followed by a dress down of "Hak monitors". Special guest Anthony DiMarco of thefourthperiod.com then joins them in spirited discussions about the Flyers goalie carousel, sources on Wayne Simmonds future, Carter Hart's excellence, Claude Giroux's MVP-level season and preferred playoff matchups. Enjoy!

Isaiah welcomes back Chef as they and special guest @DanTheFlyeraFan from phillyisflyer.com discuss the latest Flyers action and go in depth about the team's ability to overcome their recent swoon despite their overall inconsistency. The trio also dive into recent controversies regarding Dave Hakstol's personnel utilization, Ron Hextall's prospect decisions and the team's challenges going forward in their playoff drive and beyond.

Isaiah returns -with Chef stuck in sick bay- with special guests Kevin Fortier (@ksfortier) & Dan Esche (@dantheflyerafan), both from phillyisflyer.com . After a game review and analysis, the crew dig into projections about the Flyers going forward, assessing contributions throughout the roster. Also discussed is the recent Town Hall meeting for season ticket holders and how the team is fixed in the short & long term.          

Isaiah returns in Chef’s basement w/ special guest co-host Kevin Fortier of PhillyIsFlyer.com to discuss the Flyers (lack of) trade deadline activity with a first time appearance by Brandon Sommermann of PhillySportsNetwork.com. After a brief recap of the Flyers current standing, the trio dig in to review the deadline from a league and Flyer perspective, projecting forward beyond this season and why the future looks bright. 

Isaiah and Chef return as the Flyers are streaking towards a playoff berth while in the midst of trade rumors & roster changes. With special guests Dan The Flyera fan from phillyisflyer.com and Wes Herrmann from flyersnation.com , the crew tackle game reviews and a candid coaching assessment. Then the conversation heats up further as goalie trade targets are assessed before the Mrazek trade is known. No worries though, as Isaiah comes back to analyze the deal in the show addendum. Before that, listeners are treated to an espionage parody & a free-for-all after the Lindblom announcement.

Isaiah and Chef are joined once again by Kevin Fortier of phillyisflyer.com to bask in the glow of the Eagles Super Bowl victory before getting down to the task of breaking down the Flyers stretch drive trends, opportunities and pitfalls. Topics include: goaltending worries, addressing current weaknesses, in-house personnel options and a Travis Sanheim tidbit. The night's proceedings conclude w/ a Hak free-for-all.

Isaiah and Chef B are back with special guests Jamey Baskow from phillysportsnetwork.com and Dan the Flyera fan from phillyisflyer.com . After an acknowledgement of the Eagles accomplishment and the introduction of the new show monitor, they dive right in to discuss the cauldron of controversy surrounding Hak, Hexy and Travis Sanheim. These topics are given a fairly calm, objective analysis that covers the full spectrum of opinion. Isaiah identifies the 3 decrees from Ron Hextall that divided the fan base and appeared to be at odds with each other, even as the team played it’s way into a playoff position. Also discussed are highlights from the Eric Lindros retirement ceremony and more. Not to be missed.