An in-depth look to all things Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL From game by game analysis to the front office decisions everything you'll need to know, in one podcast.
Flyers Stumble Against Boston; Carter Hart Lose...
Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' struggles this past week against Boston. Losing both matchups and Carter Hart absolutely losing his mind in frustration. Subscribe to us! Twitter: @obackcheck Facebook: Here Youtube 00:00-Carter Hart struggles and loses his mind 7:40-Hart frustrated with teammates or himself? 11:55-Brian Elliot's leadership for Carter 13:15-What should AV do with Carter's struggles? 16:15-Devils series preview 19:20-The return of Shayne Ghostisbehere 24:10-Did we overrate the depth of the Flyers? 26:50-Islanders series preview 32:30-The North/Canadian division is insane 35:30-NBC makes a major broadcasting announcement 43:20-Streaming for NHL?
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Flyers Sweep Pens; Lose Coots to Injury
Scott and bill breakdown the Flyers' season-opening sweep of the Penguins and look at the potential severity of the loss of Sean Couturier heading into the Buffalo series on Monday and Tuesday. 00:00-Shinny hockey 2:30-Overall good but average hockey 5:00-Carter Hart puts the team on his back 11:45-TK gets his first career hat-trick! 15:10-Jake Voracek comes up big 17:10-Voracek vs. Mike Sielski 21:40-Coots goes down with a shoulder injury 28:40-Buffalo series preview 32:20-Jack Eichel troubles 38:00-Gambling on hockey
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Flyers Take the 2021 Season Opener!
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyer's 2021 season-opening win against cross-state rival the Pittsburgh Penguins. Subscribe to us everywhere! Follow us on Twitter: @obackcheck Facebook here! 00:00-Flyers win! 1:25-Justin Braun and Ivan Provorov, can it work? 5:00-Flyers' depth showed good it can get early on 7:45-Just let the puck go, Carter! 11:15-Premium points early on 16:20-Claude Giroux looks strong and even faster at 33 21:20-Voracek's future with the team? 23:15-Joel Farabee records 4 points! 25:00-What risks are AV willing to take with Provorov pairing? 30:40-Ghost....what do they do with him? 41:40-Predictions for Friday night against Pit.
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The Flyers' 2021 Season Preview
It's our 2021 Flyers' season preview! Are the Flyers better than they were in 19'-20'? Is Carter Hart ready to take the next step of his young career and will Nolan Patrick be a major contributor for this year? All that and more! Subscribe to us! Twitter: @obackcheck Like us on Facebook! 00:00-Happy new year, we're on Youtube! 1:35-Movies we watched over the break 8:10-Are the Flyers better today than they were last summer? 16:30-Carter Hart is key this season 20:00-Who in the East is nipping at the Flyers' heels? 24:40-Sam Morin position change 27:45-More goal scoring is a must top to bottom 30:45-Claude Giroux's expectation 41:00-Nolan Patrick expectations 46:50-More Carter Hart questions 59:20 -East Division winner prediction
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New Divisions, Same NHL
The NHL is officially back! Season opener is set for January 13th and the Flyers are in a new "East" division for the year with some very tough opponents. Scott and Bill breakdown down the return of hockey Subscribe to us! Follow us: @obackcheck! Like us on FB!
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NHL's Labor Dispute and Flyers' Good News
Scott and Bill breakdown the ongoing negotiations between the NHL owners and the NHLPA when figuring out when the 2021 season will start and how much do the players need to give to the owners when it comes to finances? Also, big news when it comes to Nolan Patrick's future with the Flyers! Subscribe to us! Like us on Facebook: Here Follow us on Twitter; @Obackcheck
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Reverse Retro Jerseys Are Awesome!
Scott and Bill discuss the NHL absolutely nailing all 31 NHL teams' reverse retro jersey campaign for the 20'-21' season. It looks like the season will be starting with camp in December and a January 1st opening day/night for the league. Subscribe to us! Follow us on Twitter: @Obackcheck Like us on Facebook!
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The Flyers Are Stuck
Scott and Bill discuss this week the impact of the flat cap situation in the NHL hurting the Flyers from making major moves to improve the team. GM Chuck Fletcher is stuck riding the unproven youth to fill in the holes instead of looking at major trades/signings. Also, the OHL in Canada bans body checking for the upcoming season. Subscribe to us: Here! Follow us on Twitter: @obackcheck Like us on Facebook
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Sam Carchidi Joins the Show!
Scott and Bill are joined by the one and only Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer! They discuss everything from the past Flyers season, the season ahead in a COVID environment and his latest feature article on Flyers' first round pick Tyson Forester including sheep farming. Yes, sheep farming. Follow Sam on Twitter @BroadStBull. They guys also discuss the NHL's latest marketing idea with retro jersey's and thank the legendary Doc Emerick for his career after announcing this week he's stepping away from the booth. Subscribe to us! Follow us on Twitter @OBackcheck Like us on Facebook
53 min
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Free Agency Begins; Flyers Stay Quiet
Scott and Bill discuss the start of NHL's free agency period begins and the Flyers stay quiet early on causing frustration amid the fanbase. GM Chuck Fletcher appears to be banking on the farm system/youth to help improve the team for the 20'-21' season. Subscribe to us! Follow us: @obackcheck! Like us on Facebook!
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The Non-NHL Draft Preview Show
The NHL draft is boring. Scott and Bill discuss the things the Flyers are doing that really matter. Re-signing key RFAs and eyeing up potential trade targets as Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine's name continues to circulate the trade rumors. Subscribe to us! Follow us Like us!
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The Flyers' Needs
Scott and Bill discuss GM Chuck Fletcher's press conference on what he'd like to see this offseason to improve the team for next season. Brian McKeon of Thesparkblog.net joined the show (The first ever guest on the show!) discussing what the NHL could do for next season as COVID remains a problem for the world and gave his thoughts on the Flyers/Islanders series! Follow him here! Subscribe to us! Follow us on twitter: @OBackcheck On Facebook
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The End of the 19'-20' Season for the Flyers
Scott and Bill breakdown the gut-wrenching game 7 loss for the Flyers against the Islanders, ending their season. After 69 regular-season games, a play stoppage due to a pandemic in March, a return to play in August, and a very unique playoff setup, it has been a memorable season for the Flyers. We break it all down and look to the future for the Flyers. Subscribe to us! Follow us: @obackcheck Like us on Facebook
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GAME. SEVEN.
The two best words in sports: GAME 7! The Flyers win ANOTHER thriller against the Islanders, this time in double OT to force game 7 Saturday night! Winner takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning Subscribe to us! Follow us: @obackcheck Like us on Facebook
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Flyers Survive and Force Game 6
Scott and Bill recap the stress-filled game 5 overtime win against the Islanders to fend off elimination and force a Game 6 on Thursday. Put on your #BigBoyPants and keep fighting Subscribe to us! Follow us: @obackcheck Facebook
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Flyers on the Brink of Elimination
Scott and Bill recap games 3 and 4 of the Flyers vs. Islanders as the Flyers find themselves in a 3-1 hole. The Top 6 showed some signs of life in game 4 but still struggle on the whole. Do the Flyers have enough in them to force at least a game 6? Follow us: @Oabackcheck Like us on Facebook Subscribe to us here!
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Time To Wake Up, Flyers!
Scott and Bill discuss the disappointing loss the Flyers had against the Islanders in Game 1 of the EC semi-finals. The team's top 6 continues to struggle starting with Claude Giroux and the entire team is leaving Carter Hart out to dry with their defensive performances. Game 2 Wednesday afternoon Follow us: @oabackcheck Like us on Facebook Subscribe to us!
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Flyers Move on! Islanders Up Next
Scott and Bill celebrate the Flyers' win over the Montreal Canadians and their first playoffs series win since 2012! They'll face the New York Islanders in round 2 and that won't be easy. Twitter: @obackcheck Facebook Everywhere Else!
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Flyers Let Game 5 Pass By
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' game 5 loss to the Montreal Canadians in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The defensive struggles and Carter Hart not being on his best night leads to at least one more match up against the Canadians Friday night. Follow us: @obackcheck Like us on Facebook Everywhere else!
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Carter Hart Steals Game 3
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' game 3 win over the Canadians to take a 2-1 series lead. The PP continues to look terrible but Carter Hart looks as good as ever and pushes the Flyers to victory in game 3. Follow us on Twitter: @obackcheck Like us on Facebook And here
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No Panic Button Yet
Scott and Bill breakdown the ugly Flyers' loss in Game 2 against the Montreal Canadians and discuss what changes to expect for Game 3 Sunday night.
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One Down, On to the Next
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' game 1 win against the Montreal Canadians in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Giving insight on who played well, poorly and who could be sitting for game 2.
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Flyers on Fire
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers' win over the Lightning to earn themselves the top seed in the East. They preview they're matchup in Round 1 against the Montreal Canadians and give their players to watch for the series. It's a fun time to be a Flyers fan and aboard the Flyers' bandwagon!
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Battle for the Top Seed
Scott and Bill breakdown the Flyers win over the Capitals and the now head-to-head match up for the top seed in the East on Saturday against Tampa Bay. The Flyers continue to roll.
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Onto Washington and Tampa
Scott and Bill react to Brian Elliott nod for tomorrow's game against Washington. Getting the veteran some ice time, along with Carter Hart, is imperative for the playoffs. Oskar Lindblom's potential return to the team.
They also discussed the other series' around the NHL and finally gave their predictions for tomorrow afternoon against Washington and Saturday against Tampa.
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