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Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 23 @ 2:59 PM ET
I just read about it on the athletic and PHLY podcast confirmed it
- Bob Habib



Omfg. This is great news! Thanks for the info. What a present today.
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:00 PM ET
Is the MM WiLl NeVeR CoMe HeRe crowd in shambles today?

Yall doin okay?

- Bob Habib


I was very worried he wasn’t going to come here at all because of the Fedotov thing but I’m glad my worries aren’t founded. Also big time kudos to Danny taking him when others passed.
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:03 PM ET


https://www.sportsnet.ca/...-prospect-matvei-michkov/
roenick97
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Canada, MI
Joined: 12.23.2006

Jun 23 @ 3:05 PM ET
Never had a doubt about MM. This all but guarantees TK is staying.
- MBFlyerfan

There’s a Michkov update?
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:06 PM ET
Did you say it first? I'll do better to listen to you from now on!!

I was so excited I just ran here to share the good news! I was surprised to not see anybody talking about it.

Maybe I am wrong but didn't torts make a comment about the hockey gods being good to us for not purposely tanking?
Did he say that or something similar?

- Bob Habib


I’m excited as well. It’ll be very interesting to watch the team this year to see what we have. Stay the course on building for the future but it was a shrewd pick by DB.
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:07 PM ET
There’s a Michkov update?
- roenick97


Yep. Reports are that he’s coming over beginning next season. The flyers must have sent him a pre paid visa for 400k with his name on it to buy out the contract haha
roenick97
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Canada, MI
Joined: 12.23.2006

Jun 23 @ 3:08 PM ET
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/flyers-closing-in-on-deal-with-top-prospect-matvei-michkov/
- Hextall271

If there is any truth to do, the Flyers should look to get multiple assets for Konency. A first and young player ready to make the jump to the NHL. Speaking for myself, I’ll be pissed if they extend TK.
anti-lame
Joined: 11.02.2021

Jun 23 @ 3:08 PM ET
MM will have a very long leash with Torts. With what it likely took to get him here, Torts isn't going to hamper this guy one bit.

DB's interview with Myrtetus has him repeating the phrase "it's gotta make sense"

IDK, I could see something big happen. michkov coming in and TK getting shipped out would certainly be a statement.
roenick97
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Canada, MI
Joined: 12.23.2006

Jun 23 @ 3:11 PM ET
Yep. Reports are that he’s coming over beginning next season. The flyers must have sent him a pre paid visa for 400k with his name on it to buy out the contract haha
- Hextall271

A lot of Flyers rumors this week. I hope they are looking to make deals with Ottawa. For two seasons now Ottawa has believed they’ll be something special. Let them think that. Give them one of TK or Frost and pull Shane Pinto away. This isn’t me beating up on Frost, I’m just saying if he isn’t a fit, get someone who is.
Schmojo
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.14.2023

Jun 23 @ 3:17 PM ET
Signing ns and rp to extensions says it is not a rebuild. Reporting that there is interest in signing ej says it is not a rebuild

I will be surprised if tk or anyone is traded at the draft

- corduroy


To be fair, the Hawks went out and got Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno, and Corey Perry last year after drafting Bedard. They are still clearly rebuilding.

While I’m inclined to believe the Flyers have never meant to do a true rebuild, those moves don’t really indicate it either way.

I would still think the likelihood of any trades are the same today as they were yesterday.
Bob Habib
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.01.2020

Jun 23 @ 3:18 PM ET
It will change nothing about his approach. The guy is a complete ass. What is the over/under on Michkov being healthy scratched in the first 20 games? How about by Xmas? How about end of year?

I predicted prior Torts wouldn’t make it through the year. I’m sticking to that.

- coffee junkie

I hope you're right. After the crap he pulled at the end of last season I'm curious how he stands with the players.
I know they preach that all is hunky dury Yada Yada yada... but are things okay though?
Bob Habib
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.01.2020

Jun 23 @ 3:19 PM ET
Omfg. This is great news! Thanks for the info. What a present today.
- Hextall271

Happy michkov day!
Dkos
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Gritty, PA
Joined: 01.15.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:29 PM ET
Is the MM WiLl NeVeR CoMe HeRe crowd in shambles today?

Yall doin okay?

- Bob Habib


Yes, very happy.
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:33 PM ET
If there is any truth to do, the Flyers should look to get multiple assets for Konency. A first and young player ready to make the jump to the NHL. Speaking for myself, I’ll be pissed if they extend TK.
- roenick97


I’d be just fine with that. I just don’t want to give him away for nothing. He’s a very solid top six winger that’s not over the hill by any means.
Schmojo
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.14.2023

Jun 23 @ 3:33 PM ET
From Pierre LeBrun:

“Sources confirms SKA will give Michkov his release on Monday. Source says it's based on compassionate grounds, Michkov's father passing away a year ago.
J.P. Barry and Pat Brisson of CAA Hockey secured the rights to represent Michkov a few weeks ago and working in collaboration with agent Paul Theofanous have been working on his release.
Once he's released, Michkov should be on this side of the ocean and joining the Flyers in 1-2 weeks depending on immigration visa process.”
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Jun 23 @ 3:33 PM ET
I’d rather wait a year on Michkov but the flyers had no choice. They had to bring him over
Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:43 PM ET
I’d rather wait a year on Michkov but the flyers had no choice. They had to bring him over
- Just5


Absolutely. Get him over here and have him develop in the org. With the global political situation, it could have gone sideways so get him here.
Schmojo
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 06.14.2023

Jun 23 @ 3:43 PM ET
I’d rather wait a year on Michkov but the flyers had no choice. They had to bring him over
- Just5


Agree. They need to be bad again next year to draft one of the top centers. But getting him out of SKA or Sochi will be good for MM.
hfc355
Joined: 06.17.2013

Jun 23 @ 3:48 PM ET
So the big question is will the Flyers guarantee him a roster spot???? Some on here feel high end talents like CG and ,now MM I guess shouldn't be guaranteed spots. Sure hope he can earn a spot. SARCASM
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Jun 23 @ 3:49 PM ET
One has to wonder, is this the shoe that needed to drop to trigger the Ottawa trade?
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

Jun 23 @ 3:56 PM ET
Never had a doubt about MM. This all but guarantees TK is staying.
- MBFlyerfan

not so sure though but at least 1 of TK, Frost, Farabee are probably gone
coffee junkie
Joined: 02.25.2007

Jun 23 @ 4:14 PM ET
One has to wonder, is this the shoe that needed to drop to trigger the Ottawa trade?
- Just5

Maybe, though it is also very likely that 2024 draft picks are involved and both teams want to see who is still on the board before trading them. I guess we will find out soon.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Jun 23 @ 4:23 PM ET
Crazy 18th hole at PGA’s Travellers…4 idiot protesters stormed the green while Scotty Sceffler was putting to win….
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Jun 23 @ 4:23 PM ET
Crazy 18th hole at PGA’s Travellers…4 idiot protesters stormed the green while Scotty Sceffler was putting to win….
- landros 2



Edit: now going to a playoff.
Tomahawk
Location: Driver's Seat: Mitch Marner bandwagon. Grab 'em by the Corsi.
Joined: 02.04.2009

Jun 23 @ 4:33 PM ET
https://x.com/charlieo_conn/status/1804904725151727825?s=19

Game on, apparently. Michkov is coming over. The most hyped prospect since Lindros, wow

- Trox88



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