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Summer Coolers – Philadelphia Flyers
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- NHL Wraparound Podcast
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- Sep 14, 2026
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- 474
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Summer Coolers – Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers finally appear to be moving in the right direction. After a 22-point improvement, Philadelphia finished third in the Metropolitan Division, returned to the playoffs, defeated Pittsburgh in six games, and then ran into Carolina in Round 2. Danny Briere and Keith Jones have largely kept their young core together while strengthening the goaltending picture. But Neil Smith and Vic Morren identify two fascinating questions: can the Flyers finally fix a power play that has finished last four times in five seasons, and what happens next with Matvei Michkov? IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:00] Philadelphia finishes third in the Metro after improving by 22 points and returns to the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 bubble. [00:00:20] The Flyers defeat Pittsburgh in six games, highlighted by Cam York’s dramatic overtime goal, before being swept by Carolina. [00:00:40] Philadelphia improves offensively and defensively, with Dan Vladar providing stability in goal. [00:00:55] One problem remains almost unbelievable: the Flyers have finished with the NHL’s worst power play four times in five seasons. [00:01:10] Neil explains why that is so baffling. Unlike many parts of hockey, the power play is structured and rehearsed, making Philadelphia’s repeated struggles difficult to understand. [00:01:35] Briere and Jones prioritize continuity, retaining RFAs Tyson Foerster, Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale and Nikita Grebenkin. [00:02:00] Owen Tippett’s absence during the Carolina series hurt, but Vic likes the overall direction of Philadelphia’s young core. [00:02:15] Vladar receives a five-year extension worth $5.5 million annually beginning next season. [00:02:30] Noel Acciari, Zach Aston-Reese, Jack Studnicka and Nolan Foote arr…