Tag: You Would Think: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

The YWT Podcast is back for another week and the Flyers finally made their return to the ice, losing in a shootout to the New York Rangers on Thursday with a shorthanded lineup. At the time of recording, the team was preparing for another game with a shorthanded lineup against the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.

Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso talk about the week that could have been for the Flyers and where they go from here. They also discuss the news around the league, including a former Flyers GM taking the GM job in Pittsburgh.

The guys look at the pair of losses to Boston this week and react to the win on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Capitals. They also discuss Sean Couturier’s return to the lineup, Joel Farabee’s continued evolution and James van Riemsdyk’s resurgence.

This episode was recorded on Saturday night following the Flyers first overtime win against the Islanders this weekend, and the guys look at the two wins over the New Jersey Devils earlier in the week, review the Saturday win over the Islanders, talk jerseys, and look ahead to upcoming meetings against Boston and Washington.

This week, the guys ask what is wrong with the Flyers? They look at their struggles to adjust to injuries, their struggles playing tough hockey, and what help, if any, can be provided.

Two games into the season, the Flyers have two wins. The guys talk about the first two games, the return of Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom to the lineup and the addition of Erik Gustafsson to the defensive group and power play. The guys also talk about Sean Couturier’s injury, Morgan Frost stepping into the lineup and how the Flyers can survive this time without their top forward.

This week’s YWT Podcast discusses the potential return of Oskar Lindblom and Nolan Patrick, some possible line combinations, expectations for the Flyers, some season predictions and the conclusion of the World Junior Championships and Team USA’s gold medal win.

The guys take a closer look at the 2020-21 season schedule and the training camp roster, including Sam Morin’s move to left wing and some of the bubble players that could be contributors this season. They also update the World Junior Championships where Team USA and Flyers prospects Cam York and Bobby Brink continue their quest for gold. 

Co-hosts Kyle Collington and Mike Giletto Sr. are joined by Jack Fritz, producer of Marks and Reese on 94WIP to discuss if the Flyers are the best team in Philly right now and more. Other topics this week include Scott Laughton’s recent breakout since returning from injury and the greatest moments in franchise history. 

On this week’s YWT: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast, we look at an impressive 4-0-0 week for the Flyers, Jake Voracek’s recent run of success, Matt Niskanen’s adventurous game on Friday, the successful goaltending tandem of Carter Hart and Brian Elliott and news around the NHL on two coaching changes.

On this week’s YWT: The Philadelphia Flyers Podcast, we look at Morgan Frost’s NHL debut, Shayne Gostisbehere’s fall from grace, the Johnny Gaudreau trade rumors and more.