The Kolosov Conundrum | HW 6.48

Welcome to High and Wide Radio, Episode 48 of Season 6! Your hosts, Jim Iacovone and Jack Smith, are back with a packed episode of Flyers news and insights.  We kick off with the latest on Alexei Kolosov, the young goalie who's causing quite a stir with his reluctance to join the Flyers. Jim and Jack break down Danny Brier's candid comments from the Nasty Knuckles podcast and debate Kolosov's future with the team. Is homesickness the real issue, or is there more to the story? Next, we dive into breaking news about Ryan Johansson being placed on unconditional waivers for a material breach of contract. What does this mean for the Flyers' cap space, and how might it impact future moves? The discussion then shifts to the intriguing possibility of acquiring young goalie Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators. Should the Flyers kick the tires on this potential trade, and what could it mean for their goaltending future? Finally, we look ahead to the rookie games against the New York Rangers, where Matvei Michkov could make his debut in a Flyers jersey. Jim and Jack share their excitement and cautious optimism for these highly anticipated matchups. Don't miss this episode filled with expert analysis, breaking news, and all the latest updates on the Flyers. Subscribe and set alerts for future episodes to stay in the loop!