Scott and Bill discuss the continued free fall of the Philadephia Flyers' season. Yet still have their playoff hopes alive if they can get themselves out of this funk. Can they do it? (00:25) The Flyers collapse continues (12:15) The race for the wild card spot and tiebreakers (20:10) DraftKings read (21:45) Who actually wants the wild card spot? (31:00) The person truly at fault for the Flyers struggles (37:30) Just win Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the struggling Flyers trying to close out the season with a playoff birth, yet disappointing games against lesser teams has Torts heated. The team gets some unexpected goalie help after Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov makes it over to the U.S. and starts his NHL career! (1:50) Ringing the alarm bells on the Flyers? (5:50) Tortorella calls out "soft" Flyers (21:20) Draftkings read (22:55) Ivan Fedotov comes over (37:25) NHL considering playoff expansion? Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the benching of Captain Sean Couturier and what it means (or didn't mean) to the rest of the team. After responding with a win against Toronto, can the benching continue to mean something? And is Tortorella obligated at all, even a bit, to answer any questions about it? (00:00) - Couts gets benched (16:14) - Torts' decisions for a spark from the players (26:20) -How coaching is different in hockey Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' moves at the trade deadline and keeping their playoff chances alive! (01:00) Briere gets his 1st and some depth (9:30) Wade Allison's days are over in Philly (20:30) Are Scott Laughton's days numbered as a Flyer? (33:30) Keeping pace for the playoff race (38:20) The sudden youth at goalie Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill recap the 2024 Stadium Series against the New Jersey Devils and what it could mean for the playoff landscape. Are the outdoor games in the NHL overdone, do they have any meaning anymore? Also, the team names Coots as the 20th captain in franchise history, and more trade rumors! (1:00) Flyers lose in Stadium Series to the Devils (5:30) Can the NHL improve the outdoor game experience at all? (12:05) Playoff implications after the loss to New Jersey (21:40) DraftKings Sportsbook read (23:15) Coots named 20th Captain of the Flyers (30:20) New trade rumors for the Flyers (41:15) Scott's new Toronto rant (44:20) Jaromir Jagr's number retired by Pittsburgh Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the return of the Flyers from the All-Star break, getting back to their winning ways and Torts keeping the team to his standard and early trade deadline rumors! (00:56) Flyers reset in Mexico (7:20) Flyers competing in the Metro (18:50) Torts keeping to the standard (26:40) DraftKings read (28:05) Trade deadline rumors (38:40) Is Sam Ersson good enough for the playoffs? (45:05) Super Bowl nonsense Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the allegation of sexual assault brought against Flyers goalie Carter Hart stemming from the 2018 Hockey Canada investigation as the team has reached the unofficial mid-way point of the season as the All-Star break is here and how they'll move on from their top goalie. (00:37) Carter Hart charged with sexual assault in London, Ontario (20:30) The All-Star game is happening (24:30) The Flyers trying to get out of their losing streak (30:35) DraftKings read (34:06) The Flyers' powerplay is improving thanks to Jamie Drysdale Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we welcome legendary NHL goalie, John Vanbiesbrouck on the podcast! He discusses the state of USA Hockey after winning the gold in Men's World Juniors and the Women's U-18 World Championship, the success of the NHL on an international scale, and even his thoughts on Cutter Gauthier! (:20) John Vanbiesbrouck joins the show! (52:45) DraftKings read (54:55) The Flyers continue to win (58:40) Trying not to "fall in love" with this team (1:08:00) Which goalie is Torts favoring? Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill kick off the New Year by recapping the Flyers' west coast trip and return to The Center, grinding out a nice win against Calgary after some disappointing losses. The goalie tandem of Carter Hart and Sam Ersson is creating a good problem for the Flyers' front office to figure out and the playoff race in the metro alone will be insane! (1:25) Disappointment against Columbus (4:45) The playoff race in the Metro Division (10:15) DraftKings Read (13:10) The greatness of the Flyers goalie tandem (19:20) The coming questions on the goalie contracts (37:35) The success of the Ed Snider Legacy Game Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the continued winning ways of the Flyers! How overachieving is this team performing right now for fans to change expectations and for management to change philosophy by the trade deadline? (1:00) Flyers insane December run so far (4:15) Flers can have success today without jeopardizing the plan (14:45) Who is the driver behind this early and consistent success? (22:45) DraftKings read (24:35) Flyers trade rumors and bringing back old Flyers (32:53) When Bats attack Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the continued winning ways of the Flyers. Carter Hart had some interesting comments after the game against Colorado and Torts' system is working for this team. How far can the winning ways go while still rebuilding? (00:44) The streak continues (15:30) Torts' player development success (23:30) Carter Hart's comments on winning (37:05) Rebuilding means winning with what you have (46:55) Bad defense and bad coaching Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott and Bill discuss the Flyers' thrilling but ultimately OT loss to the Devils, their performance so far during this 8-game stretch of metro division opponents. Torts' decision to bench Joel Farabee and getting excited for the "mad Russian." Also, when are refs ever going to get things right? Garnet Hathaway's hard hit into Luke Hughes is just the latest in botches by referees. (00:48) Flyers trying to keep pace with the rest of the Metro (10:48) Joel Farabee sees just 56 seconds of ice team against NJ (21:50) Torts is excited for "The Mad Russian" (29:27) DraftKings read (31:10) Garnet Hathaway 5-minute major nonsense Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Flyers are on their first 5-game win streak in nearly 4 years. The team is better than most of us thought and their still building a culture for years to come, hopefully. You can still be excited about this year's while realizing they have a long way to go still to lift the Cup. Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a rough start out west against San Jose, the Flyers bounced back against Anaheim and Los Angeles to win two straight on the backs of Morgan Frost and Cal Peterson. Scott and Bill also pay tribute to Flyers icon, Roman Cechmanek who tragically passed away at the young age of 52. Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the early success the Flyers have seen this season, stemming from the new, young core of players and the return of key players like Sean Couturier and Cam Atkinson. Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the opening week of the NHL season! How good can the Flyers really be? Is Torts in it for the long term? Is Coots ready for his NHL return? So many questions about the Flyers, so little time to figure it all out! Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss early preseason takeaways, the return of Coots in game 1, and filling the void of talent from this past offseason. Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss the ridiculous drama around Carter Hart's Instagram, and what it could actually mean for the goaltender and his future as a Flyer. Scott gives his hot take and what the NHL can learn from the CHL's new rules for 23/24' Takeaways Planning anything when married Carter Hart's Instagram goes private Morgan Frost gets extended Scott's hot take CHL enacts new rules Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Bill discuss how this Flyers' team could become connected with the city of Philadelphia like the Eagles and Phillies have successfully done, even without immediate winning success. Takeaways: -The End of Wedding Season and Wedding Advice -The popularity of the Flyers in the city -Bill's "realistic" and "hot" takes on the Flyers -Tort's history in 2nd year coaching a team Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ivan Fedotov is going to be playing hockey but it's just a question of where....in Philadelphia or Russia? Speculation on what the IIHF will rule continues. Also, bad sweater numbers, who to avoid! Subscribe to us! TikTok Twitter: @Obackcheck Facebook Page!  Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices