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Orange and Backcheck

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.

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Danny Briere Drops a Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet. The Flyers Are Serious | #235

It's July 3rd, and the Philadelphia Flyers just nuked the entire NHL's financial system. Scott and Bill break down the wildest 24 hours in recent Flyers memory. On this episode: 🚨 The Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet — Danny Briere offered Anaheim's 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson a 5-year, $90 million deal — $18M AAV, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. The contract is heavily front-loaded,…

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The Flyers Have a Michkov. Lets All Chill | #234

The off-season is here, and Flyers Twitter is already on fire. Scott and Bill break down everything heating up before the draft. On this episode: 🏒 Darnell Nurse to Philly? — The 31-year-old Edmonton defenseman has requested a trade, and the Flyers are reportedly in the mix. Scott and Bill weigh the cap hit, the ask (that 21st pick), and whether this is a power play fix or a move for the sake of…

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The End of the Flyers’ Season & What Comes Next | #233

The Flyers’ season comes to an end after a hard-fought playoff run against the Carolina Hurricanes, and the guys break down where the organization stands heading into a massive offseason. Before diving into hockey, Scott shares an emotional tribute to his father following his passing after a battle with cancer connected to Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. The conversation reflects on…

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2-0 Lead, 2-0 Series Hole: Flyers Learn the Hard Way | #232

The Flyers pushed the Carolina Hurricanes to the limit in Game 2… and still came up short. Scott and Bill break down a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss that puts the Flyers in a 2-0 series hole heading back to Philadelphia. Despite jumping out to an early lead and dominating stretches, including overtime, the Flyers couldn’t solve a red-hot Frederik Andersen. The guys dive into: What the Flyers did…

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Outmatched or Outpaced? Flyers Get Run Over by Carolina | #231

The Flyers’ playoff run hits a harsh reality check in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes and it couldn’t have gone much worse. Bill and Scott break down a lopsided opener where the Flyers looked completely overwhelmed by Carolina’s speed, structure, and relentless forecheck. From getting dominated in transition to failing to generate offense (including a shocking stretch with zero power play…

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OVERTIME. SERIES OVER. FLYERS ADVANCE | #230

The Flyers are headed to the second round for the first time since 2020 — and they did it in dramatic fashion. Scott and Bill break down an incredible Game 6 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, powered by a jaw-dropping performance from Dan Vladar, who delivered a 42-save shutout and completely stole the game and Cam York's OT winner. They dive into how the Flyers overcame adversity, the…

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Finish Them: Flyers Drop Game 5, Pressure Hits Game 6 | #229

The Flyers drop Game 5 in Pittsburgh, cutting their once-comfortable 3–0 series lead to 3–2, and suddenly, the pressure is real. Bill and Scott break down a frustrating loss marked by low energy, missed opportunities, and a team that looks tight at the worst possible time. They dive into the growing concerns around the Flyers’ inability to close, the impact of injuries and lineup decisions, and…

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Flyers Drop Game 4… But This Series Isn’t Slipping Away (Yet) | #228

The Flyers couldn’t complete the sweep, falling in Game 4 to give the Penguins life in this heated playoff series. Now up 3–1, the biggest question is simple: Can this young Flyers team close? We break down: What went wrong in Game 4 The momentum shift heading into Game 5 Lineup decisions (Michkov, Foerster, Bump) Why closing out a series is the hardest game to win Plus, we look ahead to Game 5 in…

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Silence of the Pens: Flyers Steamroll Game 3 | #227

The Philadelphia Flyers are one win away from a sweep. Bill and Scott break down a dominant Game 3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins , where the Flyers controlled all three phases and pushed the series to the brink. From Owen Tippett’s physical performance (11 hits) to another standout night from goaltender Dan Vladar , Philly continues to outplay and outwork Pittsburgh at every level. We dive…

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Young, Fast, and Dangerous Flyers Take a 2-0 Series Lead From Pittsburgh | #226

The Flyers head back to Philly with a 2-0 series lead after stealing both games in Pittsburgh. Bill and Scott break down how the Flyers pulled it off: from elite goaltending thanks to Dan Vladar, aka Darth Vladar, and disciplined structure to the emergence of young impact players like Porter Martone. This team wasn’t supposed to be here, and now they’re halfway to the next round. We dig into:…

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