On today’s show, Russ and Rachel discuss the introductory press conference for new Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet. Do we agree with GM Danny Briere’s reasoning for the hire? What did Tocchet have to say about his plans for the team? Player development? And what was the fan reaction to the hire and what he had to say? Plus, your first offseason poll results, with who you’d pick at sixth overall in the NHL Draft.

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet!

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On today's episode, Rachel & Russ touch on the hiring of Rick Tocchet as the next Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach. We then return to the NHL Draft Center discussion from yesterday’s show with insight from top scouts on some of the Philadelphia Flyers options at 6th overall including Anton Frondell, Caleb Desnoyers, and why Jack O’Brien is a 2nd tier option.

We also profile prospect forwards Brady Martin of the Soo Greyhounds in the OHL who is rising in the NHL Draft Rankings, plus depth round option Bruno Idzan, a Croatian forward who started to make a splash in the USHL this season.

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Russ & Rachel's initial reaction to the Philadelphia Flyers hiring former Flyers Captain Flyers Captain and most recently Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet to the Flyers vacant Head Coaching job following the dismissal of John Tortorella late in the season.

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the different types of centers in the NHL and if that trend will continue. We look at how the Philadelphia Flyers Centers like Sean Couturier, Noah Cates, and those of the past like Eric Lindros & Mike Richards fit in the mold. Then we look at the top centers in the 2025 NHL Draft class and see where they fit and what makes sense for the Flyers. We look at Roger McQueen, Anton Frondell, James Hagens, Michael Misa, and Caleb Desnoyers.

Finally we answer more of your mailbag questions on trade target Bowen Byram of the Buffalo Sabres, potentially signing Isaac Howard, flipping draft picks, and more.

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel react to the unfortunate elimination of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from the AHL Playoffs. We ask the big picture questions on the success of the team related to the Philadelphia Flyers organization, Ian Laperriere as Head Coach, player development, and more.

Then we give our full Lehigh Valley Phantoms Tuesday report, including a recap of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series vs the Hershey Bears. We look at the goaltending decision, top performers, weak spots for the team, and what to do next.

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On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the latest Philadelphia Flyers news on the Head Coaching Search. We also discuss the decision to not play Carson Bjarnason in net for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL Playoffs. Plus we check in with Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Tyson Foerster & Sam Ersson at IIHF Men’s Worlds.

Then we take a swing around the junior hockey playoffs, breaking down the impact of the Denver Barkey injury for the London Knights, the play of Oliver Bonk, Noah Powell, Carter Sotheran, and more. Who might appear in the CHL Memorial Cup?Finally, we name our Nemesis of the Week and reveal our first offseason listener poll on who you’d select at 6th overall in the upcoming NHL Draft.

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On today’s show, Russ and Rachel take a look around the rest of the Metro Division to see what the Philadelphia Flyers competition will be working on this offseason. We talk about the coaching change in NY for the Rangers & a big shakeup in the management team for the NY Islanders. Plus, top needs for the other non playoff teams, the big questions around Sidney Crosby for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and will the playoff teams NJ Devils, Washington Capitals, and Carolina Hurricanes fall off any time soon?

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