Elliotte Friedman explains why the Flyers won’t trade Matvei Michkov

Elliotte Friedman explains why the Flyers won’t trade Matvei Michkov

The Philadelphia Flyers did their best to lower the temperature surrounding Matvei Michkov after the report came out that he wanted to be traded. General manager Danny Briere gave a press conference to shoot down the report, head coach Rick Tocchet and Michkov himself gave their side of the story, and then they proceeded to play arguably their best game of the year against the Oilers in Edmonton.Things are cooler than they were just 48 hours ago…

Flyers Tell Matvei Michkov He’s Staying, Won’t Be Traded

The Flyers have told Matvei Michkov he’s part of their future and won’t be traded, despite recent tension with teammates and rumors he wanted a change of scenery. General manager Daniel Brière and hockey operations president Keith Jones met with the 21-year-old during the team’s road trip; Philadelphia plans to build around Michkov and its young players.

Flyers' Briere, Jones tell Michkov he’s staying

Despite some apparent bench spats with his teammates this past week and a circulating report about an interest in a change of scenery, the Philadelphia Flyers remain locked in on Matvei Michkov.

Matvei Michkov: Pierre LeBrun mentions a hostile takeover bid

The Flyers don’t want to trade Matvei Michkov. But of course, the buzz is drawing other teams to inquire about his availability. Daniel Brière probably isn’t completely opposed to the idea of sending him elsewhere, but it’s going to take a hell of an offer.

Where Michkov eventually winds up will have impact on Flyers' future – FlyingFishHockey

There are plenty of reasons why the Flyers’ season has gotten off to such a disappointing start.       Which is why putting a significant amount of the blame on one player, Matvei Michkov, would [...]

Flyers Put Michkov Turmoil Behind Them For Now, But Still Have a Way to Go

The Flyers and Danny Briere have put the Matvei Michkov trade rumors behind them for now, but they still have a way to go before it's over.