Billy O.

Writer for @FlyersNation. Former victim of Dave Hakstol’s player usage. Former victim Of Alain Vigneaut’s Zone-Exit “strategy”.

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

Michkov hitting a celly during the offseason is exactly what I needed.

[Uggg @Uggg_uggg]

Here's a look at Matvei Michkov's practice at Perm's new arena, coached by Vyacheslav Kuznetsov. Molot's management gave him full locker room access and all the ice time he needed.

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

Epic ref show, Egypt deserved a better fate than this.

[NHL Rumour Report @NHLRumourReport]

Frank Seravalli: Re Leo Carlsson offer sheet: Between [former coach] Greg Cronin, between the tough negotiating, there's a real growing sense...Leo Carlsson doesn't wanna be [in Anaheim] anymore - Oilers Now (7/6)

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

I don’t have a big issue with this contract alone. My concerns are more to do with the fact that we have 4 other players signed to or past 35 (Couturier, Konecny, Dvorak, Sanheim).

Taking on a lot of age related risk (regression/injuries).

[Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun]

Still some final touches needed, and it can’t be announced officially until July 1, but Flyers and Dan Vladar closing in on five-year extension which will carry $5.5M AAV.

[Eric Reese @EricReeseFN]

I went from @ESPNRadio to getting my @X account hacked in about two weeks. It was a good mental vacation.

This is my new account. The people who hacked my other account were nice enough to change the username so I could take mine back.
@FlyersNation

[Charlie O'Connor @charlieo_conn]

"I couldn't imagine going over & trying to understand Russian for 2 years. I'd be pretty lost at times too. But when he's doing good things & he's scoring goals & he's making good plays, you just make sure you're there to pat him on the back, say, 'Hey, this is the good stuff.'"

[Charlie O'Connor @charlieo_conn]

You don't really care about defending Michkov. He's less a person and more of an abstract concept to you. You care about winning Twitter arguments.

[Charlie O'Connor @charlieo_conn]

Obviously don't think I've ever "slandered" Michkov.

But this is wild logic.

"I think Michkov is being treated unfairly & I feel bad for him/want to defend him."

"So I will create fake rumors that if believed, will make Michkov's life even worse/more complicated than before."

[Erik Johnson @6ErikJohnson]

Just fell to my knees at Dave and Busters in Philly in my Cam York jersey

[Philadelphia Flyers @NHLFlyers]

Puck ‘em. #IgniteTheOrange

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

Credit to @phillycheezjake for this sneaky sneaky wagon.

[Alex_Walsh @alexwalsh6]

@Flyers_Clips @TheLibertyYell

Matt Tkachuk noted Porter Martone fan &Flyers believer

[Tony Escargot @tonyescargot]

It's official.

Tony Escargot is flying in 2 world renown cannoli chefs from Italy & he's sending them to the Flyers tailgate tomorrow.

Both chefs (Pasquale & Alfredo) will be handing out free cannoli to all Flyers fans starting around 3pm, while cannoli lasts. Lot TBD.

Keep an eye out for both chefs, who will be dressed in chef attire, & handing out sweet, beautiful cannoli on silver platters.

LET'S GO FLYERS.

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

@wyshynski Greg please. Also to quote a legendary GM, Ron Hextall, “It looks visually better.” 🥴

[Drew @DR3Wheels]

They're Coming For You - 2026 Philadelphia Flyers Playoff Hype

[Philadelphia Flyers @NHLFlyers]

Put the word out.

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

The 2025-26 #Flyers season will be a success whether they make playoffs or not. That said, would obviously be massive for the franchise and city of Philadelphia if they clinch tonight. It’s been a long six years.

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

😭

[Ben Acker @b_acker70]

People think Carolina is going to rest people against Philly seem to forget 1) It's Brind'amour's former team that traded him to Carolina in 2000 and 2) Flyers legend Eric Lindros allegedly slept with Rod's wife back when they were both in Philly.

He def. wants to win this one

[Billy O. @BillBanditt]

@JhanHky Curious why you have concerns about rush play? Is it as simple as you see it as something that limits his ceiling? He can be so good in OZ that it may not matter. Also Tocchet system isn’t rush-oriented anyways.

[Charlie O'Connor @charlieo_conn]

It's frankly embarrassing that the Flyers haven't gotten a power play yet in this game. Detroit is not playing nearly a clean enough hockey game to warrant that.