O&b Puckcast

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.

Isaiah and Chef B are back w/ special guests Wes Herrmann from Flyersnation.net and renowned hockey caller, “Flyer Rob”, assessing the team at the midway point. After a brief stat review, the crew try to get a realistic handle on the Flyers opportunities including: Trade prospects vs In-house additions; The Sanheim question; Corsi wonder Cody Franson; Having a Hak as coach; Actual trade ammo; WJC contributions and finishing with a look at Morgan Frost. A jam-packed episode.

Isaiah makes his first appearance at Chef's basement to discuss the Metro cellar-dwelling Flyers with PhillyIsFlyer.com contributors @ksfortier and @dantheflyerafan . Topics covered include recent game action reviews; Team progress timeline, trade prospects/targets & playoff viability; The progress/handling of Nolan Patrick; a Flyers WJC preview; Rebuild/retool comparisons and more!

Isaiah and Chef B return with analysis as Flyers begin their recovery from a 10 game losing streak with a 3 game sweep out west. Discussions center on how and why the team stumbled; Hextall’s commitment to Hakstol and how that may have played the pivotal role in their turnaround; Observations from league officials and experienced local and national scribes; Handling and development of the team’s younger players and much more!

Isaiah and Chef B return with Jamey Baskow of phillysportsnetwork.com to review the Flyers first quarter season with: Breaking news on Radko Gudas and a Winter Classic game; a look at top performers, underachievers and the rest; the Samuel Morin conundrum; and possible cultural cracks. In the second half of the show Isaiah and Chef B engage in a comprehensive discussion about in-house personnel options, the trade market and more.

Isaiah and Chef B are again joined by @ksfortier of phillyisflyer.com and sportstalkphilly.com to ponder: line up options to address Flyers lack of scoring balance; what trends have emerged during their latest 5 game stretch; the ascendent Ivan Provorov and more. Finally, the night’s proceedings culminate with a surprising verbal donnybrook over the team’s otherwise run-of-the-mill goaltending...Not to be missed.

Isaiah and Chef B dissect the injury-riddled Flyers recent rough stretch with @ksfortier from phillyisflyer.com and sportstalkphilly.com. Going through game sketches, standout players, problem areas and the sterling first line are features of this jam packed episode. Also covered are "stinking' numbers", the Sanheim question and the road ahead.

Isaiah and Chef B are back to analyze the Flyers first eight games and more including: Line combo breakdowns; Some fans seeming obsession with a hasty Hakstol exit; A unique perspective on Robert Hagg; Recap of Hextall interview by Jason Myrtetus; and upcoming schedule look ahead...

Isaiah and Chef B return for their Flyers Season Preview w/ Jamey Baskow of phillysportsnetwork.com as they dive into a comprehensive evaluation of the 2017-18 Philadelphia hockey club from top to bottom- Evaluations covering forward groupings, defense pairings, along with goaltending and coaching additions/strategic decisions. Also breaking news regarding the fate of Samuel Morin and possible trades, player name pronunciations and of course, season predictions and more...

Isaiah and Chef B take a look at the Ron Hextall era with special guest Wes Herrmann of BottomLineFlyers.com. Comparing and contrasting the Hextall tenure with that of predecessor Paul Holmgren bares out the stark contrast that has the team headed in the right direction. Other topics include early camp impressions, recent Russian recruits, hidden gems and more.