Brewin Flames Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Flyers Sign Matvei Michkov to Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract Seventh overall pick in 2023 inks deal to play in Philadelphia. ByPhiladelphia Flyers @NHLFlyers philadelphiaflyers.com 2:30 PM The Philadelphia Flyers announced today they have signed forward Matvei Michkov to a three-year, entry-level contract, according to General Manager, Daniel Brière. Michkov is the first (7th overall) of the Flyers' two First Round picks of the 2023 NHL Draft. "We're excited to have Matvei under contract and we look forward to him joining our team at training camp in September," said Brière. "We've kept a close eye on his development since the draft and to be able to add a player like Matvei, who brings a high-level of talent, skill and game-breaking abilities, he will be a key piece to our future." "I’m extremely happy to officially become a part of the Flyers family," said Michkov. "Being in the NHL has been a dream for me since childhood. I would like to say a huge thank you to the Flyers management for their trust. I will do everything possible to meet their expectations. I can't wait to join my teammates and start preparing for the new season together, and I would especially like to greet our fans. We have the same dream to win the Stanley Cup and I promise that will do my best to help this team and make that possible." Michkov, 19 (12/9/2004), spent a majority of last season with HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League where he recorded 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points in 47 games. He was property of SKA St. Petersburg, where he appeared in one game before being loaned to HC Sochi for the remainder of the season. The 5'10", 176-pound right wing led Sochi in goals (19), ranked second in overall points (41) and was third on the team in assists (22). During the season he recorded 11 multipoint games, including three three-point games, five separate three-game point streaks, including one four-game point streak as an Under-20 year old player. He finished the season with five goals and eight points in his last nine games. Prior to being selected by the Flyers, Michkov appeared in three games for SKA Saint Petersburg before being loaned to HC Sochi during the 2022-23 season and recorded 20 points (9g-11a) in 27 games. He also appeared in 12 games for the minor team, SKA-Neva Saint Petersburg where he posted 10 goals and 14 points before being called up the KHL. A native of Perm, Russia, Michkov has represented Russia several times on the International stage. At the 2022 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, he recorded eight goals and 13 points, both of which led all players in the tournament, in five games to help lead Russia to a gold medal. In 2021, he helped Russia to a silver medal and led all players in goals (12) and points (16) which earned him Most Valuable Player of the Under-18 World Junior Championships. Prior to the 2022 World Junior Championships being cancelled due to Covid, Michkov recorded three goals in two games. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctid Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Truly amazing news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 He sounds like he's happy to be out of Russia.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4ever Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 I am cringing at the fact that his first NHL coach is a caveman with no respect for anyone. Good luck Matvei Michkov. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 3 minutes ago, flyer4ever said: I am cringing at the fact that his first NHL coach is a caveman with no respect for anyone. Good luck Matvei Michkov. Lol.....first time he doesn't back check, torts will glue his ass to the bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Hopefully they fire Tortorella before he destroys Michkovs will to put up points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctid Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 The way I see it is Torts will destroy us either from behind the bench or from the front office... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 and inevitable post about trading him, his value will never be higher in 3, 2, 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 4 hours ago, Brewin Flames said: He sounds like he's happy to be out of Russia.... Famously, the happiest day of Sean Burke's career was the day he was traded to the Flyers. Until the day he was traded from the Flyers. Any young man should be happy to get out of Russia. On top of that, he's making a few million. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, Cheesesteak said: and inevitable post about trading him, his value will never be higher in 3, 2, 1 Already did that in another thread. however…… TRADE HIM NOW HIS VALUE WILL NEVER BE HIGHER ! … and he’s too old Edited July 2 by CoachX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, CoachX said: however…… Marty Murray has contacted Danny and told Matvei he needs his blessings first before he let's him wear his number!!! Edited July 2 by OccamsRazor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyClarkeFan16 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Michkov has said he's not afraid of tough coaching and respects it. He said he wants to be the best he can be and tough coaching is part of it. As long as Tortorella doesn't do something stupid like play Michkov with Poehling and Cates, he'll be fine. I say put him on a line with Farabee and Couturier. Those guys are defensively responsible, but can also play offensive hockey. And I have full confidence that Couturier will bounce back offensively, especially when Farabee will probably get the heavier defensive assignments. That's going to free up Coots to play more offensive hockey. But this is all going to be on Tortorella. They also desperately need to get the power play going this year. Enough pissing around. Get it fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFlyguy Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 15 hours ago, Brewin Flames said: He sounds like he's happy to be out of Russia.... Poor kid doesn't know what he's getting himself into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFlyguy Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Lol, I posted that before reading all of Briere's quotes about how Michkov needs to learn how to play a 200ft game and Torts is going to teach him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 So, approximately when, does Michkov demand a trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 2 hours ago, FD19372 said: So, approximately when, does Michkov demand a trade? Do you want this is days or weeks? Probably a little longer. Philly may actually look good next to Siberia. I said "may." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Trade him now! His value will never be higher!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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