As a young player adapting to a new league, a new country, and a new culture, Michkov has leaned on his support systems to stay grounded. He highlighted the importance of his family’s presence in helping him manage the mental and emotional challenges of life in the NHL.
The NHL is just about halfway through its season, and with that, there have been plenty of impressive first-year players. The Calder Trophy, given to the best rookie, should be a tight race between several candidates.
Flyers general manager Daniel Briere's recent assessment of rookie forward Matvei Michkov will excite the fans of Philly.
Adam Fantilli's points streak has now reached seven games for the Blue Jackets while Ross Colton finds himself back on the Avalanche's top line.
The Flyers could use a long-term option down the middle of the ice, making Sabres star Dylan Cozens a trade fit.
In this edition of our Flyers stats report, we'll look at Jamie Drysdale, the "right personnel", and Matvei Michkov's bad puck luck.
One would think that it would be exciting to write about a talent like Matvei Michkov. I should be covering one of the most hotly contested Calder Trophy
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shared his thoughts on Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov before their game on Sunday.
A competitive race for the Calder Trophy is brewing. The Athletic's Harman Dayal and Scott Wheeler submit their five-player ballots.
Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored, Logan Thompson made 18 saves and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
While Tortorella says the goal is to make the playoffs, he knows there are other factors like player development that are equally important.
Two younger Flyers defensemen have quietly been pivotal in unlocking Matvei Michkov's offensive game: Jamie Drysdale and Cam York.