Matvei Michkov’s first day at Flyers camp couldn’t have gone much better

A lighter Matvei Michkov flashes improved English and speed on Day 1 of Flyers training camp: ‘He’s put in the work’

Michkov's first day of training camp was night and day compared to last year, while his summer work earned praise from his coach and several teammates.

Matvei Michkov’s first day at Flyers camp couldn’t have gone much better

Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov finished his first day of training camp doing another first: speaking in English from start to finish in his first press conference of the 2026-27 season. And much like what he did on the ice in the practice earlier in the day, Michkov sounded as good as he looked. “I know now a little bit better English, my first year was so hard for me,” the Russian forward said, not quite fluent, but far better than a…

For at least one day, there were nothing but positive vibes surrounding Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers - PHLY Sports

Matvei Michkov didn't just have his first full English interview in front of a group on Thursday. He also said all the right things, and increased hope that everything could indeed work out.

Matvei Michkov SPEAKS About Weight Loss, Return To Philadelphia Flyers: Inside Philly Training Camp

After a tumultuous sophomore season under head coach Rick Tocchet and questions going into his offseason, Matvei Michkov faced the Philadelphia media today for the first time this season and did it fore the first time entirely in English without the help of a translator. Michkov answered questions about his offseason training, weight loss, diet, and more, and our very own Charlie O’Connor from PHLY Flyers has the recap of Flyers Training Camp Da…

Is it Me or Does Matvei Michkov Seem Locked-In as Hell Right Now?

Matvei Michkov had a big summer. He saw two movies. He lost a bunch of weight. He dropped hints that he’d like to move to Feasterville. And at the Flyers first day of camp on Thursday, the third-year winger seemed ready to keep the positive momentum going into the NHL season. First off — and […]