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The Philadelphia Flyers are down to their final three games… and everything is on the line.
In Episode 223 of Orange and Backcheck, Bill and Scott break down the Flyers’ playoff push, the brutal loss to Detroit, and what it’ll take to survive a gauntlet against Winnipeg, Carolina, and Montreal.
Are we looking at a team ready to prove it belongs… or one about to collapse under pressure?
We get into:
The Flyers’ playoff odds and what actually needs to happen
Why the Detroit loss changed everything
The Islanders are breathing down their necks
Why Saturday vs Winnipeg might decide the season
The truth about Philly sports radio suddenly “caring” about hockey
Bandwagon fans vs real ones (and why it matters)
The bigger picture: is the Flyers rebuild already working?
Plus: why this is the most meaningful Flyers hockey we’ve had in YEARS and why that alone changes everything.
If you’ve been waiting for the Flyers to matter again… this is it.
🎧 Follow & subscribe for playoff coverage, instant reactions, and new episodes after every game if the Flyers make a run.
#Flyers #NHL #PhiladelphiaFlyers #HockeyPodcast #NHLPlayoffs
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' chances of actually making the NHL playoffs this season and actually having fun watching the team again.
1:20-Flyers hockey means something again
9:00- Are we about to see Philly vs Pittsburgh in round 1?
18;35- The Eastern Conference is going to be insane
24:00-Let's get ahead of ourselves for the Flyers
42:15- Current playoff standings vs the 1-8 format
51:15-Dad corner
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Scott and Bill discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' chances for one final playoff push with some key matchups against the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, and the Boston Bruins. Will players like Travis Konecny, Sam Errson, and Dan Vladar carry the team to a playoff spperance or will it be too little to late for the Flyers?
0:42-Random Tiger Woods Chat
9:55-Flyers don't know how to beat the good east teams
31:10-DraftKings
35:50=Sam Eraaon too little too late
45:45-Porter Martone coming into the fold
49:30-Sweep the weekend, get our hopes up
55:30-Dad corner
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Scott and Bill do an honest breakdown of Rick Tocchet as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Does he deserve as much blame as he's getting on Flyers Twitter? Is the roster just not good enough? Or is the front office more to blame for the lackluster season, once again, in Philadelphia?
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Scott and Bill discuss the return of the Philadelphia Flyers to the ice as they make their final push to, hopefully and finally, make the playoffs again after a long absence from it. Also, Team USA Men's hockey won their first gold in 46 years against Canada in Italy!
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Scott and Bill discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' slide as they reach the Olympic break. Danny Briere addresses the media after drama ensues with Rick Tocchet at the Flyers Carnival.
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Scott and Bill debate what has to be done for the Flyers to learn how to win hockey games in the NHL. The Flyers' Twitter cesspool problem and how Philadelphia has a miserable kink problem.
(02:02) Flyers' Struggles and Wins
(03:55) Learning to Win: A Decade-Long Journey
(07:20) Flyers' Twitter Cesspool
(21:29) Philadelphia Sports Culture is Misey
(35:33) Dad Corner: Snow Sucks Now
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Scott and Bill discuss the developing rivalry between the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks, but also the Flyers' power play struggles, again, and how it hasn't developed in over 5 years.
(00:39) Early Dad Corner
(06:12) Flyers' Power Play Woes Continue
18:36 The Flyers and Ducks Hate Each Other
(30:12) Christian Dvorak Contract Signing
(36:03) Team Strategy and Future Planning
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In Episode 214 of Orange and Backcheck, Scott and Bill discuss the Michkov fake quotes online surroudning the exchange between him and Rick Tocchet. Also, the Philadelphia Flyers' current season, detailing their performance, issues with individual players like Michkov, Zegras, and others, and the team's overall dynamics. They weigh in on Michkov's role, his fitness, and the team's development amid the competitive Eastern Conference.
(00:43) Fake Michkov Quotes
(04:37) Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet Drama
(29:18) Flyers' Real Playoff Chances
(37:55) Michkov's Role and Impact
(43:28) Dad Corner
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In episode 213 of Orange and BackCheck, the Scott and Bill dive into early NHL player movements before Christmas 2025, with a focus on recent trades involving Quinn Hughes and Tristan Jarry. They discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' current standing, their 1-1-1 week in hockey, and their potential future moves.
The challenges of finding top-line centers and defensemen, as well as the importance of bottom-six forwards, are analyzed..
(01:30) Big Trades in the NHL: Quinn Hughes and Tristan Jarry
(14:37) Quinn Hughes Trade: Impact on the Minnesota Wild
(31:24) Flyers' Strategy and Future Moves
(35:25) The Importance of Bottom Six Players
(52:29) Dad Corner
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Scott and Bill discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' recent performances, including notable wins and a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They highlight the impact of key injuries, such as Tyson Foerster and Cam York, on the team's strategy and potential playoff positioning. The discussion also delves into the Flyers' current standing in the Metropolitan Division and the importance of upcoming matches, particularly against the Colorado Avalanche.
(00:40) Flyers' Recent Performance
(02:48) Tyson Foerster Gets Injured
(21:26) League-Wide Injury Concerns
(30:58) Olympic Team Prospects and Goalie Performance
(40:43) Who is the One That Got Away?
(52:07) Trust Issues with Goalies
(54:37) Dad Corner
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Scott and Bill give the Flyers their quarter-season grades and also discuss their thoughts onFrank Seravalli's criticism of how the Flyers have built the team for the future (or lack of)
(01:13) Thanksgiving Eve Reflections
(13:04) Frank Seravalli and the Flyers Rebuilding Strategy
(28:56) Boring Hockey but Winning Games
(33:10) Flyers' Quarter Review
(53:10) Dad Corner: Teaching Kids Blackjack and Sleeping Arrangements
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Scott and Bill discuss the week of up and downs for the Flyers, the weird so-called controvery around Matvei Michkov, and why Sam Ersson isn't an NHL-caliber goalie
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Scott and Bill discuss the weak weekend for the Flyers that caused head coach Rich Toccchet to call out players without naming names, and the team responds to a big win against Montreal. Sam Ersson gets injured again, while Dan Vladar has his first real clunker of a game. Also a tribute to WMRR legend Pierre Robert.
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Scott and Bill discuss Dan Vladar establishing himself as the top goalie for Philadelphia, right now. The Flyers' offense is getting plenty of scoring up and down the lineup, but 1 guy is still missing. Will Matvei Michkov get out of his funk soon?
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Scott and Bill discuss the surprise strong goalie performances for the Philadelphia Flyers in the first week of the season, as Dan Vladar notches the team's first win of the season against the Florida Panthers. Is Matvei Michkov tending to a lingering injury?
(1:20) Dan Vladar is shining in Philly!
(13:25) What is goalender interference?
(30:00) Matvei Michkov is out of shape now?
(33:55) Trevor Zegras shows off the silky mitts
(46:46) The week ahead for the Flyers
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' ups and downs of the preseason and who is shining and how is fading already. They also discuss the Minnesota Wild signing Kirill Kaprizov to the largest contract in NHL history and how it will impact the future of league contracts. And of course, it's the week before the regular season begins, what are the Flyers' expectations?!
(00:50) Preseason panic for the Flyers
(4:10) Rick Tocchet is not here to be a dictator
(23:40) Minnesota gives Kirill Kaprizov the largest contract in NHL history
(34:13) What should we expect from the 25'-26' Flyers?
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' start of training camp and the team's expectations. Also, a surprise last-minute trade of Ivan Fedotov sets up an interesting tandem for the team, and Carter Hart looks for a fresh start outside of Philadelphia as he returns to the NHL.
(2:34) Ivan Fedotov Traded
(17:25) Carter Hart Doesn't Want a Return to Philly
(29:05) DraftKings Read
(31:43) Flyers Training Camp Begins
(50:40) The Pod Adds 2 New Members!
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Scott and Bill discuss the NHL expanding the season to 84 games in 2026-2027 and what that means for the league (aka more money). Could Carter Hart and the Flyers be heading for a reunion in the coming months? As the goaltender is expected to draw offers from as many as a dozen or more teams throughout the league.
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Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' long offseason. Even looking over the 82-game schedule for early Ws and Ls. The South Philly Stadium Complex has become too much of a nightmare for fans to enjoy anymore, and then give dad advice.
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Bill, although I have heard WW84 was not very good, your reason for why it was bad made no sense. Saying there was no backstory about wonder woman/Diana, when there was a whole movie about her backstory that came out like 3 years ago, just like most Marvel movies do...I have no Flyers points. Great Pod, Peace! ✌