Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

Snow the Goalie is the go-to podcast for fans of the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL. Co-hosted by Russ Joy, long-time Flyers beat reporter Anthony SanFilippo, and former Flyer Chris Therien. Snow the Goalie aims to bring quality and informed hockey conversation each week, while offering a different glimpse into the personalities of the players, coaches and executives in the sport and present them on a more personal and human level. Past guests include: Bob Clarke, Chris Pronger, Danny Briere, Keith Primeau, Alain Vigneault, Chuck Fletcher, Paul Holmgren, Ron Hextall, Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, and many more. 

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Expansion Draft Recap and Free Agency Preview w...
Buckle in for a long one as Ant and Russ are joined by the people's insider NRD. The guys recap the wild Expansion Draft day, including: Frank Seravalli breaking the entire Kraken draft 10 hours before the show on ESPN 2 (0:04:45) The biggest problem facing the NHL, ESPN, and Turner (0:14:45) Seattle passing on stars (0:25:00) Why not lift the trade freeze Wednesday night? (0:39:00) Where things stand with Voracek/Tarasenko (0:43:55) Fan reaction to reporting (0:48:00) What Buffalo will do with Eichel/Reinhart (1:14:25) Ellis acquired, pour one out for Myers and Patrick (1:32:40) Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Podcasts] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
105 min
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"Offseason Outlook" with Flyers President Chuck...
Philadelphia Flyers President & General Manager Chuck Fletcher joins the show. Topics include: Making changes ahead of Year 3 of his tenure Preparing the protected list as early as a year ahead of the Expansion Draft Which players could be protected How close the team was to trading Scott Laughton Conversations he's had with Seattle GM Ron Francis If Dave Hakstol's hiring has changed the conversation with Seattle Conversations he's had with Jakub Voracek about being left unprotected in the Expansion Draft The importance of being flexible once trading begins How many new players could be on the opening night roster His biggest issues with the team's performance in 2021 Urgency to add veterans Growing up with a dad as an NHL GM Handling criticism in a social media world His love of baseball Ant and Russ then reflect on the interview and a few interesting answers from Assistant GM Brent Flahr in Tuesday morning's press conference. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Podcasts] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
69 min
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The Calm Before the Storm
Ant and Russ react to rumors that Seattle could look to pursue RFAs and that the Flyers could back out of the Seth Jones sweepstakes if he won't sign an extension. Plus, there's thicker smoke around Jakub Voracek being moved and Ant predicts how many Flyers will be moved by the start of free agency. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
53 min
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Jonesing for a Trade
Ant and Russ prepare you for the holiday weekend with an update on trade rumors surrounding the Flyers and Seth Jones, what's being said in Columbus, what so many national pundits weighing in could mean, and plenty more. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
36 min
180
Release The Haken!
Ant and Russ react to the Seattle Kraken's hire of former Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol. The guys also discuss the Cole Caufield v. Cam York debate and whether or not Carey Price is truly a generational goalie. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
54 min
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Let's Make a Deal: Dougie Hamilton, Seth Jones,...
Ant and Russ make sense of rumors surrounding the Flyers' potential interest in Dougie Hamilton, Seth Jones, and Jack Eichel. What would potential deals look like and would they be worth it? Plus, the guys discuss Bill Zito, calling Seattle's bluff, and whether or not Gary Bettman is the best commissioner in American sports. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
75 min
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Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty
Anthony and Russ get down to the nitty gritty of Flyers coverage. The guys also touch on the Felix Sandstrom saga, Ian Laperriere's hiring as Phantoms coach, and a potential draft target.
76 min
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More Questions Than Answers
Anthony and Russ are back with playoff reactions, how NBC's coverage of the NHL has changed, if the ESPN/Turner deals will increase viewership, what to do with Nolan Patrick, what Chuck Fletcher should prioritize, what a Sean Couturier deal could look like, Dave Scott's media availability fallout, and more! Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
105 min
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"Bundy Breakdown" with Chris Therien
The season is finally over. Former Flyer and NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst Chris Therien joins Anthony and Russ for a Flyers postmortem. Topics include: Is Ivan Provorov a #1 defenseman? The team's lack of hockey sense. What went wrong with Kevin Hayes? The team's lack of physicality. Accountability: Core or Coach? Will Fletcher sign competition for Carter Hart? Travis Konecny's down season. Would Vigneault walk away? Can Chuck Fletcher build a contender? Plus, Bundy talks about his newest venture that's changing lives. To learn more about Limitless Recovery Center, CLICK HERE. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
62 min
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"Roe The Goalie" with Jeremy Roenick
Former Flyer Jeremy Roenick joins the show to offer his thoughts on what's led the Flyers from contender to missing the playoffs. He gives his thoughts on the Carter Hart/Alain Vigneault dynamic, the team's tendency to panic on ice, his assessment of the job Chuck Fletcher has done, a massive bet with his son, and what he's up to now. Anthony and Russ then discuss what's gone wrong with Kevin Hayes, the promising play of Wade Allison, other prospects who could earn a call-up, Nolan Patrick's future with the Flyers, season ticket holder concerns, and a reflection on last week's COVID discussion. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
84 min
186
A Team Without an Identity with Nick Kypreos
Nick Kypreos joins Anthony and Russ to discuss what's gone wrong with the Flyers this season, their loss of identity, and plenty more. Make sure you check out his new book Undrafted: Hockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a Pro and his new beverage company Little Buddha Cocktail Co. if you're in Canada! Anthony and Russ then delve into what may have led to the locker room tension, poor results, and a roster in need of a real offseason shakeup. Plus, thoughts on the trades of Gustafsson and Raffl, as well as the Laughton extension. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
76 min
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Much Ado About Nothing
The Flyers' playoff hopes are all but dead. Join Anthony and Russ in this special episode, in which they discuss which players could be dealt prior to Monday's trade deadline, what could have been with the buddy cop duo of Gostisbehere and Morin, the Flyers' issues with turnovers, the core, if last season's hot stretch was fool's gold, what to expect from Cam York, and how much roster turnover to expect. Plus, an announcement about a SUPER show next week. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
64 min
188
Free Fallin'
Anthony and Russ reflect on the Flyers' awful March, whether the team has any shot of turning things around, Cam York's chances of playing this season, the need for real change, benching Oskar Lindblom and Nolan Patrick, whether Dave Scott should consider a change at GM or coach, and whether placing Shayne Gostisbehere on waivers was a message to the team. Plus, a listener claims Anthony is good. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
74 min
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Don't Overanalyze This Episode
Join Anthony and Russ as they dissect Chuck Fletcher's press conference, the job the GM has done, and what moves he might have up his sleeve. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
113 min
190
Rotten Apple
Anthony and Russ react to a 9-0 Flyers loss at the hands of the New York Rangers. Plus, how much longer can the Flyers wait before making a trade? Should they even bother? Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
29 min
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Carter's Struggles, Trade Rumors, NHL/ESPN Deal
Anthony and Russ break down Carter Hart's week thus far, his postgame press conference, and what Alain Vigneault will do about his goaltending situation. The guys then detail new rumors surrounding the Flyers' discussions about Mattias Ekholm. Plus, all the latest information on the NHL's new TV deal with ESPN and how much it could help hockey in the US. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
73 min
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How Can You Mend a Broken Hart?
Ant and Russ discuss the Ekholm trade rumors, the polarizing conversation surrounding Carter Hart, and the NHL's Lake Tahoe experience. Plus, the guys answer listener questions and read a controversial five-star review. Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
78 min
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Out of an Abundance of Caution
Anthony and Russ discuss the Flyers being paused by the NHL for COVID protocol, including Claude Giroux and Justin Braun being placed on the COVID protocol list. Plus, Ron Hextall takes a job as the Penguins' GM. Is he a traitor? Should the Flyers be worried? We'll announce more winners for our giveaway next week! To enter for a chance to win one of the Reverse Retro shirts, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook. Share and retweet the giveaway post! Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [Amazon Music] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
69 min
194
Welcome Back
A familiar face returns to the show. The guys discuss: Anthony's battle against COVID-19 What went wrong against Boston (15:25) Treading water until Sean Couturier returns Is there a path to a Matt Niskanen return? Could Fletcher move Laughton/Sanheim for a Top-4 defenseman? Five star reviews Mike Tirico: Hockey announcer We'll announce more winners for our giveaway next week! To enter for a chance to win one of the Reverse Retro shirts, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook. Share and retweet the giveaway post! Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
75 min
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A Lot to Love
Russ and Colby Cohen cover the biggest early season stories surrounding the Flyers including: A 3-1-0 start How losing Sean Couturier changes everything How Shayne Gostisbehere's absence affects defensive pairings Phil Myers' play and what his absence could mean Road trip COVID-19 protocols vs. the Bubble Voracek vs. Sielski What makes Lindblom-Patrick-Konecny an excellent line A new giveaway is here! To enter for a chance to win one of the Reverse Retro shirts, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook. Share and retweet the giveaway post! Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
75 min
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"Flyers Opening Night is Here!" with Travis San...
The season has finally arrived! Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim joins the show to talk about: growing up in Elkhorn, Manitoba; missing the fans; his on and off ice relationship with Phil Myers; who the best Call of Duty player is on the team; what the guys have been binging; a special Travis Sanheim edition of "Know The Goalie!" Colby Cohen then joins Russ to cover a number of topics including: Changes to the NBC Sports Philly telecast Bill Clement's legacy and the real reason he retired How heated the rivalries will get this season The Flyers Opening Night roster Oskar Lindblom and Nolan Patrick's potential impact Where the Flyers will finish in the standings A new giveaway is here! To enter for a chance to win one of the Reverse Retro shirts, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook. Share and retweet the giveaway post! Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
86 min
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Flyers Training Camp Special
On a jam-packed training camp special, Anthony and Russ reflect on the biggest stories from three days of Flyers training camp including: How this training camp has differed from a full-length camp Sam Morin the 6'7" left wing experiment Is Morgan Frost destined for the taxi squad? Nolan Patrick speaks to the media Nolan Patrick's impressive play How much a healthy Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom raise the Flyers' ceiling Shayne Gostisbehere paired with Ivan Provorov Are the Flyers the best team in the division? Know The Goalie! NBC Sports Philadelphia parts ways with Chris Therien and Katie Emmer Anthony pays tribute to former WIP program director Tom Bigby A new giveaway is coming! Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
99 min
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Important Update: Flyers Training Camp!
An important note about our coverage of Flyers training camp! Subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
2 min
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Don't Ask Giroux About His Age
Anthony and Russ discuss: Claude Giroux's exchange with a reporter about how much longer he plans on playing Giroux's comments on Travis Konecny becoming a leader The need to adjust expectations for Giroux and Voracek Whether the Flyers could be players for Jack Roslovic Did Chuck Fletcher make the right call to run it back with a mostly identical team? The AHL's plan to return in February Who will break camp as 3C and Ivan Provorov's partner? Which prospect could have a breakout camp? "Know The Goalie!" A thank you to the listeners
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"The NHL is Back" with TSN's Frank Seravalli
Anthony and Russ are joined by TSN's Frank Seravalli to discuss: The NHL/NHLPA agreement Ramping up for a January 13 start date The potential of bubble cities Could the Canadian teams be forced to move stateside? Did the Flyers do enough to contend for the Stanley Cup? Plus, listener questions/concerns and "Know The Goalie!" Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review (https://lovethepodcast.com/STG), and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad @SnowTheGoalie
86 min