Orange and Backcheck

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.

  1. 4 dgn geleden

    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, and Scott and Bill break down exactly why that matters. Hint: it's not about cap space. It's about cold, hard cash — and what happened the last time Anaheim faced this exact situation in 2007 with Brian Burke, Dustin Penner, and Henry Samueli's wallet. Their prediction: 70/30 the Flyers get their guy. 🏒 Claude Giroux Coming Home? — David Pagnotta reported a Giroux-Flyers reunion is in the works, but newer reports say no decision has been made yet. Scott and Bill weigh the hockey case (elite faceoff center, power play spark, mentor for Michkov and Martone) against the sentimental one — and land on: they want it, but they'd understand if he chased a Cup elsewhere. Plus: the Jagr parallel is too good not to discuss. 🥅 Dan Vladar Re-Signs — 5 Years, $5.5M AAV — Quietly one of the most important moves of the offseason. With Joseph Woll now in the fold too, the Flyers have locked up a legitimate goaltending tandem through the prime years of this core. Scott and Bill explain why this matters more than people are giving it credit for — and why Sam Ersson getting $2.2M from Ottawa is genuinely hilarious. Subscribe to us!YouTubeTikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram! Kick Page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min.
  2. 14 jun

    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 making one. Plus — could a Ristolainen swap actually be the creative solution here? 🔥 Michkov Exhaustion — Yes, he came to camp out of shape. Yes, he's no longer considered "untouchable." But before you torch the guy: he and Owen Tippett had the exact same point totals this season — except Michkov did it in 162 fewer minutes of ice time and enters next season at 21 years old. Scott has words. Many words. 🔄 Owen Tippett Trade Rumors — He's on the block, Edmonton needs a winger, and the hockey world is connecting dots. But what could the Oilers actually offer back? Scott and Bill dig into the Edmonton roster and find a whole lot of nothing to get excited about. 🏆 Stanley Cup Final — Carolina leads Vegas 3-2 heading into Game 6 Sunday in Vegas. Both coaches have massive Philly ties (Tortorella behind the Vegas bench, Brind'Amour on the other side). Ghost is one win from a Cup. This Final has been absolutely wild — and Scott and Bill break down why. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Orange and Backcheck on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Part of the Hockey Podcast Network. Subscribe to us!YouTubeTikTokTwitter: @ObackcheckFacebook Page! Instagram! Kick Page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min.

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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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