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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.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer take their first trip around the Flyers system for the new season in this episode of Prospect Pipeline.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer take a mid-summer look at what's going on in the world of Flyers prospects.

The 2022-23 hockey season is almost done around the world, and Bill Meltzer joins Brian Smith with a breakdown of how the year fared for Flyers prospects and what's ahead for them.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the recent organizational changes and how it affects the pipeline, as well as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and what's ahead for Cutter Gauthier.

Flyers Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr joins to discuss updates on the organization's prospects throughout the amateur and minor pro ranks.

In the season's first episode, Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer take a look at the start of the year for some of the Flyers' prospects.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer take a look at the Rookie Camp getting underway in Voorhees ahead of the main training camp.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the upcoming Flyers Development Camp.

Flyers VP/Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr joins the pod to discuss this unorthodox season and gives some updates on the team's prospects across the various ranks of hockey around the world.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer chat about the strange season awaiting the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and bring you up to date on what's going on elsewhere with Flyers prospects around the world.

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. 

There are some players in action around the Flyers system, and Bill Meltzer joins Brian Smith to give an update on who's doing what around the globe.

Bill Meltzer and Brian Smith take a look back at the Flyers' five selections in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the Flyers and their farm system in advance of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

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.

Brian Smith and Bill Meltzer discuss the state of the Phantoms and some great weeks for the Flyers' prospects in the NCAA, among others.

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 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 take a mid-break trip around the Flyers system, including a look at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms coming out of the AHL all-star break. Bill brings us up to speed on some of the team’s standouts at the junior and international levels as well.