Philadelphia Flyers Star Matvei Michkov Caught In Bizarre Dubai Extortion Scheme After Car Crash

Flyers star Matvei Michkov uninjured in car accident, GM Danny Brière says 'there's nothing more than that to it'

Multiple reports said Michkov was in an accident in Dubai, but he wasn't injured, and the Flyers didn't appear too alarmed.

Philadelphia Flyers Star Matvei Michkov Caught In Bizarre Dubai Extortion Scheme After Car Crash

It didn’t take long for Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov to establish himself as one of the top young stars in the NHL. The 20-year-old led all rookies with 26 goals this past season and recorded 60 points, finishing only behind All-Star Travis Konecny for the Flyers’ lead. But now it appears Michkov has found himself in some postseason trouble. With Philadelphia missing the playoffs, Michkov returned to Russia before traveling to Dubai…

Philadelphia Flyers Star Matvei Michkov Reportedly Trapped In Shocking Dubai Extortion Scandal

Matvei Michkov (Photo By Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images) Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov thought he was heading into the offseason with time to relax after a breakout year. Instead, he found himself caught in a bizarre legal mess during a trip to Dubai. The 20-year-old forward, who led all NHL rookies with 26 goals and notched 60 points, ended up at the center of an extortion scandal involving a rental car company and his passport. Mic…