Shock Trade Talk Emerges Around Flyers Star Matvei Michkov

Shock trade talk emerges around Flyers star Matvei Michkov

Matvei Michkov’s status inside the Philadelphia Flyers organization appears to be shifting in a way few would have expected when he was first drafted. According to Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco, the perception around the young winger is no longer as rigid as it once was — and the word “untouchable” may no longer apply.When discussing Philadelphia’s roster outlook, Di Marco noted that league sources believe the Flyers are in a position where t…

Matvei Michkov ‘isn’t as untouchable’ as once thought after highly disappointing playoff run with Philadelphia Flyers (report)

Matvei Michkov did not have the sophomore NHL season many expected. After a 63-point (26g, 37a) rookie campaign saw him finish fourth in Calder Trophy voting, Michkov recorded just 51 points (20g, 31a) this past season. Perhaps more concerning was his postseason effort, which saw him produce just one assist in eight games and sit out as a healthy scratch multiple times. According to the Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco, those struggles have made…