StG Mailbag: Coots' Injury, Karlsson Trade Packages, Simmonds' Expectations, Nolan Patrick's Rise

Welcome to Snow the Goalie: Anthony and Russ preview the show "Snow the Goalie" and discuss how Anthony's experience as a beat writer will provide inside access for you, the listener. by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Flyers Hockey is Back!: Anthony and Russ recap the Flyers 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights and a 5-2 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche. The guys then react to the JVR injury news, identify their standouts and disappointments through two games, and answer Twitter questions regarding the team's poor defensive showing and Brian Elliott's stellar play. Plus, five star iTunes reviews and a new edition of "Who's That Flyer?". Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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JVR was Plan B: A month removed from signing JVR, Anthony delivers some incredible exclusive inside information directly from a Flyers source concerning the team's real #1 free agency target and how the organization feels about some of their top prospects. Anthony and Russ react to the news and how it impacts the upcoming season's roster. Plus, the third edition of "Who's That Flyer?" Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

55 min listen

Stanley Cup Playoffs, Flyers/Penguins, God Bless America: Anthony and Russ discuss:Live Show and Watch Party! (0:00)The excitement for Flyers/Penguins (1:00)Is Boston/Toronto the best matchup? (6:30)The new NHL Playoff structure (8:00)Join our Bracket Challenge (20:00)Picking the Playoffs (21:00)Flyers/Penguins preview (38:00)Biggest concerns for the Flyers (50:00)Line matchups (56:00)The use of God Bless America (1:03:00)Stanley Cup Final Predictions (1:18:00)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Episode #1 - "Playoff Push" with Special Guest Travis Sanheim: Anthony and Russ are joined by Flyers' defenseman Travis Sanheim. They discuss:Surprised by Konecny's play? (3:30)Hakstol's tough love (6:30)Interview with Flyers' defenseman Travis Sanheim (21:00)Biggest takeaways from the interview(29:00)Analytics in hockey (34:00)Sanheim's confidence (38:00)MacDonald/Sanheim pairing (45:00)The psychology of a professional athlete (48:00)The no-quit attitude of this team (52:00)The resurgence of Claude Giroux (53:00)Anthony's confession (58:00)Will the Flyers trade Wayne Simmonds? (59:50)Previewing the week ahead (1:08:00)What happened to Carolina? (1:09:00)Philly sports crossover (1:11:00)Useless stat of the week (1:12:30)Our first 5 star review (1:14:30)Crossing Broad Podcast Network (1:16:00)Twitter questions (1:18:00)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Misleading Headlines and Questioning Tradition: Anthony and Russ discuss:Marcus Hayes’ column on Giroux and the subsequent fallout (5:00)The genesis of the column (11:00)Giroux’s captaincy (14:30)The C and As in hockey (24:00)Hextall on not buying out Jori Lehtera (31:30)One Year Later: the Brayden Schenn trade (39:30)Flyers’ draft target (42:00)Hextall on the fans (44:00)iTunes reviews (46:30)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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In the Crease with Flyers Goaltender Alex Lyon: Anthony sits down with Alex Lyon to discuss his offseason, the 94 save performance, Game of Thrones, the design of his mask, and more. Anthony and Russ then break down the Flyer's logjam in net, rank the organization's goaltenders, Alex Lyon's maturity, the life of a minor league player, and FiveThirtyEight's assertion that the Flyers have been the most mediocre sports team over the last five years. Plus, the fifth edition of "Who's That Flyer?" and a story about how global transient amnesia affected a former beat writer. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Emergency Pod: Flyers GM Ron Hextall Fired by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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They Can't Miss the Playoffs, Can They?: Anthony and Russ discuss:The playoff outlook and possible scenarios (1:00)A recap of the Islanders game (17:00)Will Mrazek be on the playoff roster (20:00)Islanders game part 2 (23:00)Nolan Patrick (25:00)Switching up the lines (32:30)End of game line decisions (41:00)Giroux's new career highs (43:40)Previewing the Carolina game (58:00)Potential playoff matchups (1:02:00)Twitter questions (1:04:30)iTunes reviews (1:07:00)Philly fans vs. Flyers fans (1:09:00)The ASF Fan Club (1:12:00)A story from the 2004-05 lockout (1:15:00)Final thoughts and off the rails (1:19:40)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Future Flyers, Sports Betting and the NHL, Long Odds: Anthony and Russ cover:It’s been two weeks! (0:00)Stanley Cup Playoffs thus far (3:00)Phantoms ECF run (7:00)Oskar Lindblom’s play (8:30)*Anthony’s clock (12:00)*Phil Myers’ ascent (12:30)Phantoms’ top 3 defensemen (15:30)Building the Flyers’ 2018-19 defense (17:30)Where does Sam Morin go from here? (24:30)?Top 5 trade pieces (29:00)Carter Hart (33:00)LV Phantoms on NBCSN Philadelphia (43:00)More improbable: Vegas Golden Knights or Leicester City? (52:00)How legalized sports gambling could affect the NHL (58:30)Stanley Cup Final predictions (1:03:00)Alex Ovechkin’s legacy (1:04:30)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Making Up a Story: Anthony and Russ discuss local media rumors, what makes a good source, a former Flyers reporter making up rumors while working at major Philly news outlets, a Donald Brashear story, a historic beat writer battle between the Daily News and Inquirer, and our second edition of "Who's That Flyer?" Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Training Camp Takeaways and Looking Ahead to the Regular Season: Anthony and Russ discuss their biggest takeaways from training camp thus far, predict the final roster, and answer Twitter questions. Plus, Anthony attempts the most obscure edition of "Who's that Flyer?". Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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"We Lost to a Better Team": Anthony and Russ discuss:Couturier’s a Selke finalist (2:00)Postgame scrum (3:00)“We lost to a better team” - Michael Neuvirth (4:00)Flyers’ lack of competitiveness (5:00)Hakstol’s lack of fire (11:00)Momentum (15:00)“Well we lost Coots” (20:00)Where is G? (22:30)Defensive Pairings (30:30)The importance of playoff minutes for the young players (33:00)Facebook comments (36:30)The cost of tickets (43:00)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly@JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

51 min listen

"In The Last Week I've Heard Way Worse" with Flyers Forward Dale Weise: Anthony and Russ sit down with Flyers forward Dale Weise to discuss the team's whirlwind season, carving out a role on the team, the negative influence of social media on the players, the human side of hockey, the need for honest answers in the game, challenging old school beliefs, training with Nolan Patrick, the origin of the "Dutch Gretzky" nickname, playing abroad during the lockout, his disdain for the "fourth line" label, a player's perspective on analytics, and his favorite shows to watch on the road. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony and Russ for pregame and intermission coverage of Flyers home games LIVE from press row! The show streams on Facebook Live via the Crossing Broad page and Periscope via Anthony's Twitter account. C by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Prolonging the Inevitable: Anthony and Russ discuss:Immediate reaction to the Flyers’ elimination (0:00)The “Trade Giroux” people (3:00)What is Giroux’s trade value? (4:30)Going for broke vs. waiting two years (9:00)The 2018-19 cap situation (13:00)What to do with Wayne Simmonds (18:00)Free agent outlook (22:00)“But they had 98 points” (38:00)Are fans bailing on the team? (39:00)What will be different next year? (45:00)Falling further into obscurity? (52:00)Could Comcast sell the team? (58:00)Broadway Wars: Anthony v. Penguins (1:03:00)iTunes reviews (1:10:00)Second round predictions (1:14:30)Parting words (1:19:00)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Four Wins and a Q?: Anthony and Russ reveal their takeaways from the Flyers' road trip and home victory over the Arizona Coyotes, including the team's historically terrible penalty kill. The guys also discuss "The Press Row Show", which gives viewers an interactive show streaming live via Facebook Live and Periscope. They then discuss how the Flyers have faded from the city's sports landscape, attendance issues, whether tanking could or should be an option, Joel Quenneville's availability and potential timelines for a coaching change. Finally, the guys answer Twitter questions, read a five-star iTunes review, and play another round of "Who's that Flyer?". Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony and Russ for pregame and intermission coverage of Flyers home games LIVE from press row! The show streams on Facebook Li by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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The Flyers' Offseason and Future: Anthony and Russ recap the Flyers' draft haul, the return of JVR, the cap situation, John Tavares, the face of the Flyers, Ed Snider, and the future of the Flyers. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly@JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

89 min listen

Emergency Pod: Flyers Head Coach Dave Hakstol Fired: Anthony and Russ break down the Flyers' dismissal of Dave Hakstol as their head coach, including the timeline and the events that led to the decision being made. The guys then discuss how reporters assess, protect, and evaluate the credibility of sources. They then discuss potential moves GM Chuck Fletcher could make prior to the December 19th roster freeze, Scott Gordon being named interim coach, Carter Hart's call-up, and how potential coaches could fit with the current roster. Plus, Twitter questions, "Who's That Flyer?", and iTunes reviews! Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony and Russ for pregame and intermission coverage of Flyers home games LIVE from press row! The show streams on Facebook Live via the Crossing Broad page and Periscope via Anthony's Tw by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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In the Zone with Flyers Forward Jordan Weal: Anthony and Russ sit down with Flyers forward Jordan Weal to discuss bouncing between center and the wing, Game of Thrones, Vancouver sports, and the craziest game he's ever played in. The guys also recap roster cuts, news and notes from practice, the Flyers' new mascot, Jori Lehtera's situation with Finnish authorities, iTunes reviews, and "Who's That Flyer?". Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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New Beginnings with Scott Hartnell: Anthony and Russ lead off with some holiday-inspired Sheetz vs. Wawa talk, then break down Carter Hart's first three starts for the Flyers (13:00) and the merits of utilizing the services of a sports psychologist (21:00). The guys interview Scott Hartnell to discuss his favorite memories of being a Flyer, signing as a free agent, the Stanley Cup run, and what's next (38:00). Anthony and Russ reflect on Scott Gordon's first week as interim head coach and compare his style to that of his predecessor Dave Hakstol (48:00). They also address the apparent regression of Ivan Provorov, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Nolan Patrick (1:05:00), as well as the team's reported interest in Jonathan Quick (1:15:00). They finish with another edition of "Who's that Flyer?", Twitter questions and iTunes reviews. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forg by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Core Four and Several Years Later... and Still Nothing: Anthony and Russ reflect on the end of 2018 and turn the page to 2019. They discuss the team's four game losing streak (6:40), if Chuck Fletcher can salvage this season with trades (9:20), the need to dismantle the core of the team (13:00), whether the Flyers should entertain offers for Ivan Provorov (20:00), how underrated Claude Giroux is locally (23:00), the case for a race to the bottom (25:00), the case for a turnaround this season (30:00). The guys finish with iTunes reviews. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony and Russ for pregame and intermission coverage of Flyers home games LIVE from press row! The show streams on Facebook Live via the Crossing Broad page and Periscope via Anthony's Twitter account. Check out the other shows on the Crossing Bro by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Free Agent Targets and Handshake Deals: Anthony and Russ discuss:We almost won a lot of money (0:00)Explaining our absence (3:00)Vegas v. Washington through 4 games (6:00)Addressing Flyers fans who thought the Flyers could’ve won the Stanley Cup (11:00)Free Agent scenarios (18:00)Why NHL teams don’t pursue RFAs (50:00)Odds and ends (1:00:00)Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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State of the Flyers with President Paul Holmgren: Anthony and Russ sit down for an exclusive interview with Flyers President Paul Holmgren. They discuss the team's young core, 2007 v. 2019, the team/fan dynamic, restricted free agents, the coaching search, the job Scott Gordon has done, Chuck Fletcher's hiring, and just how long Holmgren believes he has left in his role. The guys then react to the interview and touch on some other Flyers topics, including the names being rumored in the coaching search and potential offseason targets. Plus, new five star reviews. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony and Russ for pregame and intermission coverage of Flyers home games LIVE from press row of Wells Fargo Center! The show streams on Twitter/Periscope via Crossing Broad, Anthony, and Russ' accounts and Facebook Live v by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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StG Mailbag: Coots' Injury, Karlsson Trade Packages, Simmonds' Expectations, Nolan Patrick's Rise: Anthony and Russ make a big announcement, address some misinformation, and answer some questions from Twitter followers on topics including:Sean Couturier's injury and timelineUntouchables in a trade for Erik KarlssonIf/When Nolan Patrick will surpass Sean CouturierReasonable expectations for Wayne SimmondsWhere the Flyers currently rank in the Metropolitan DivisionPlus, the fourth edition of "Who's That Flyer?". Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Down to the Wire: Anthony and Russ discuss how the Flyers have gotten to within striking distance of the final wild card with 13 games to play. They discuss the job Scott Gordon's done as coach, their dominance against the Islanders, recap the win over Ottawa, the scoring surge under Gordon, Carter Hart's return to net, and the Flyers' off-season plans. Plus, will the Flyers and other teams in the league consider a pursuit of restricted free agents Brayden Point and Mitch Marner? Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony and Russ for pregame and intermission coverage of Flyers home games LIVE from press row of Wells Fargo Center! The show streams on Twitter/Periscope via Crossing Broad, Anthony, and Russ' accounts and Facebook Live via the Crossing Broad page. Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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This Is Not Ideal: Anthony and Russ recap the Flyers' recent stretch of games and storylines, including Dave Hakstol's change of tone, poor defensive effort, slow starts, injuries, and a historically bad penalty kill. and answer Twitter questions regarding Carter Hart, the power play, and Ivan Provorov's struggles. Plus, a five star iTunes review and a new edition of "Who's That Flyer?". Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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The Trade That Wasn't and The Start of Camp: Anthony and Russ recap the Erik Karlsson trade, answer Twitter questions, predict the 2018-19 opening roster, and more. Plus, another edition of "Who's that Flyer?" Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Face-to-Face with Flyers GM Ron Hextall: Anthony and Russ recap the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Ovechkin's first Stanley Cup victory, and potential Flyers' draft targets. The guys are then joined by Flyers general manager Ron Hextall to discuss old rivalries, the differences in hockey eras, how to measure analytics vs. the human element to a player, the importance of a player's character, the development of Flyers prospects and their playoff run with the Phantoms, the goaltending logjam, how to build a team in the modern NHL, the team's identity, and when to make a big splash via free agency or a trade. After the interview, Anthony and Russ break down their biggest takeaways from the interview and project the Flyers' off-season. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Post-Trade Deadline Special with HOFer Bob Clarke: Flyers writers Anthony SanFilippo and Russ Joy analyze the Flyers' recent play and postseason chances with 19 games remaining, assess the young players, and look at the future of the Metropolitan division. They then react to the Flyers' trade deadline move sending Wayne Simmonds to Nashville, evaluate the compensation, and discuss other players who came up in trade discussions. The guys are then joined by NHL Hall of Famer Bob Clarke. Clarke gives his assessment of Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher, differences between Fletcher and former GM Ron Hextall, reveals what the days leading up to Trade Deadline day look like from inside the war room, scouting in the modern game, the role of analytics in hockey, working with Fletcher in Florida, how to approach free agency, his thoughts on negotiating with Restricted Free Agents, how often a player's trade value changes on deadline day, the Flyers softball team, how the off-ice player commitments hav by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: Anthony and Russ react in the aftermath of a 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, including the team's propensity for falling behind early and reacting too late. The guys then dive into what changes could be on the horizon and how such changes could affect the locker room. Finally, Anthony teases a huge announcement for an upcoming show. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @JoyOnBroad Plus, don't forget to check out "The Press Row Show" with Anthony and Russ for pregame and intermission coverage of Flyers home games LIVE from press row! The show streams on Facebook Live via the Crossing Broad page and Periscope via Anthony's Twitter account. Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer P by Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast

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