Are the Philadelphia Flyers prepared for this year’s NHL Draft? And for what comes next?

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the important aspects of Philadelphia FLyers GM Danny Briere & AGM Brent Flahr’s pre-NHL Draft Press conference. We assess their preparedness for the draft with reactions to the strategy they suggest the team will take. Plus, we look at the ins and outs of developing a prospect from NHL Draft Day through until their first NHL game. What is the process, what is the approach, and are the Philadelphia Flyers doing it “right” so to speak? Finally we answer more of your mailbag questions on picking a goalie in the NHL Draft, Matvei Michkov’s development, finding a Lehigh Valley Phantoms coach, and more!Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers What is the most important element for the Philadelphia Flyers to define a successful 2nd season in the NHL for Matvei Michkov?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzafww-qrCISz3Hwy7hkUuQ/community?pvf=CAE%253DLocked on Flyers 2025 NHL Draft Coverage Trackerhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P0_omz_F4RCt-0fKa_-JihpizurqACKBzrl_Sd20z4g/edit?usp=sharingSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.