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Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the upcoming World Junior Championships and what the teams might look like as far as potential Flyers prospects. They also look at the early season success stories on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer get things started for the 2025-26 season with our first check on Flyers that are in the system at the AHL, college and junior levels, as well as overseas.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft and the uncertainties therein, as Philadelphia waits to see who will be available at pick #6 and then will go from there. They also discuss Daniel Briere already using some of his draft capital in bringing in Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks.

In the latest edition of the Prospect Pipeline Podcast, Bill Meltzer and Brian Smith recap the Phantoms stint in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs and which future Flyers made the biggest impact. The duo also discusses the players to keep an eye on entering the offseason.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer are back in the studio to recap the Phantoms Round I sweep of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The duo then shifts focus to Round II as the Phantoms prepare to do battle with the rival Hersey Bears.

Bill Meltzer joins Brian Smith to preview the first round Calder Cup Playoff series between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the run to the Frozen Four for both Flyers prospect Alex Bump and Penn State University, which is making its first appearance in the semifinals. Bill also breaks down who's been important to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms clinching a spot in the upcoming Calder Cup Playoffs.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss what's going on with Flyers prospects early in their seasons around the world, including Yegor Zavragin's great start in the KHL, a strong showing so far for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Flyers' top three prospects in the OHL.

Prospect Pipeline with Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer: On the first episode of Prospect Pipeline for the new season, Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer look at how Jett Luchanko made the team out of camp and break down the first weekend of play for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They also discuss the start of the Major Junior season, including Denver Barkey’s appointment as captain of the London Knights, and Yegor Zavragin’s great start to the season in Russia. 

Brian Smith & Bill Meltzer discuss the upcoming 2024 NHL Draft and how the anticipated arrival of Matvei Michkov might affect their plans. Also, Bill prognosticates some possible picks for the Flyers at the back end of the first round.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer preview the Memorial Cup, which features three Flyers prospects - Oliver Bonk and Denver Barkey with London of the OHL, and Alexis Gendron with QMJHL champ Drummondville.

The Phantoms are in the Calder Cup Playoffs, and Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the upcoming first-round series against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Brian Smith & Bill Meltzer check out the system as regular seasons in other leagues start to wind down.

Bill Meltzer checks in with Brian Smith with the latest on Flyers prospects around the world.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the Flyers system as the World Junior Championships approach.