Matvei Michkov receives support from GM TSN: Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov has struggled in his second season, seeing his numbers and time drop. Head coach Rick Tocchet suggested Michkov was not in good shape when he arrived at training camp. Michkov received support from General Manager Daniel Briere that he is not going anywhere. […]
Matvei Michkov receives support from GM TSN: Philadelphia Flyers ahead Matvei Michkov has struggled in his second season, seeing his grades and time drop. Head coach Rik Tocchet suggested that Michkov was not in good condition when he arrived at training camp. Michkov received support from GM Daniel Briere that he’s not going anywhere. “One […]
Elias Pettersson’s name has been a staple of the rumor mill for years, but this time it appears the Vancouver Canucks could actually be willing to move their former fifth overall pick (2017). The chatter surrounding Pettersson has picked up following Patrik Allvin’s admission that the Canucks are rebuilding, and TSN insider Darren Dreger then […]
It has to be one of the most brutal balancing acts in hockey: standing behind a microphone and answering questions that aren’t really about winning games, while knowing that winning games is the actual job. Coaches understand the deal. Media availability is not optional. You show up, you answer, you keep it polite. But that […]
Matvei Michkov’s second season hasn’t gotten off to as good a start as the Philadelphia Flyers had hoped. After scoring 63 points (26 goals, 37 assists) as a rookie, expectations were high that the Russian winger would continue his rise. Through the first 32 games, that hasn’t exactly been the case, as Michkov has registered […]
The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a brilliant start after 28 games. After missing the playoffs five straight seasons and tying a franchise record, they are 16–9–3. If that pace were maintained, they would reach the 100-point mark for the first time since 2011-2012. Something real may be blossoming in the City of Brotherly Love. […]
In today’s roundup of NHL rumors, are the Philadelphia Flyers a team that could be targeting Vancouver names? There is a clear link between the coach and some former players. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers have pushed back on all reports that they would be open to a move for Stuart Skinner with no clear upgrade […]