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F-Around Friday: Antero Niittymäki, Jordan Weal & our Favorite Flyers disappointments | PHLY Flyers

We’ve all had them. A player we followed from their draft year, or from another team’s system, or someone we happened to see play one great game, and then we believe in them.And, typically for the Philadelphia Flyers, that player just doesn’t meet expectations. From goalies like Antero Niittymäki and Petr Mrazek who got off to hot starts, to players who had a chance but were derailed by injuries, like Eric Wellwood and Marc-Andre Bourdon.Bill & Steve are remembering their favorite busts, disappointments and bad calls on players they thought would make an impact in Orange & Black.

Why Matvei Michkov Will SURPASS Sophomore Season Expectations

Matvei Michkov lived up to the hype in his rookie season with the Philadelphia Flyers, but could he have a sophomore slump in his 2nd season with the Orange and Black? Bill Matz and Charlie O'Connor of the PHLY Flyers Podcast analyze the best-case and worst-case scenarios.

What can Flyers prospects Jett Luchanko, Alex Bump and Oliver Bonk do in preseason to make the team?

The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles kickoff their preseason tonight with a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, so let’s use that as a springboard to talk about the Flyers’ preseason, shall we? The Orange & Black will suit up for 7 preseason games, beginning September 21 against the Islanders. It feels like the roster is pretty well set, but we’ve seen this team make room for players who set themselves apart in camp and during the exhibition schedule. Charlie & Bill discuss what it will take for Jett Luchanko, Oliver Bonk, Samu Tuomaala, and others to push their way onto the NHL roster. Plus, a discussion on Danny Briere’s “inefficient spending.”

“What’s Next?” Wednesday: Trevor Zegras? Jamie Drysdale? Who will be next most over-criticized Flyer?

Whether the Philadelphia Flyers are Stanley Cup contenders or in the standings’ basement, there’s a long tradition among Philly fans of having a whipping boy or two who absorbs most of the blame for the team’s shortcomings. Sometimes warranted (Andrew MacDonald) and sometimes ridiculous (Claude Giroux), but always a magnet for the city’s ire.Today, Charlie & Bill attempt to decipher who is next in line for the title of most overly-criticized Flyer.Plus, a review of Rick Tocchet’s latest media appearance.

Tuesday Reviewsday: Shoresy Season 2 | PHLY Flyers Podcast

Tuesday Reviewsday is back, as we make our way through a binge of Shoresy! Today, we’re tackling the second of four seasons.