The NHL isn't Ready for Matvei Michkov

[@genjiglove6124]

The coolest thing I've read about Michkov is how excited he is to play for the Flyers. A dream come true for us Philly fans

[@Flyers48]

Reminds me of everything Bryce Harper said when he signed for Phillies. Hopefully Michkov works as well as Harper has ...

[@HeavymetalAnarchy]

You can tell he loves being the star of the show too, it’s going to be a perfect fit. This city is going to go crazy for him

[@aaaooo792]

You know how it works here, give us everything and we give you everything. Go flyers

[@joehartigan6112]

Anyone who loves to play their game loves to play in Philly. He will be great

[@uncledickie14]

amen

[@WafflesASAP]

He's been released from his contract and is coming to Philly! HELL yes. Cannot wait to see what this man can do as a 19-year-old in the NHL.

[@heyitsthatdood]

Philly Philly boiiii

[@sirfish9824]

He’s going to make it a lot more fun to watch. He’s gonna be a highlight reel.

[@chrisgardiner2215]

Flyers paid for his release 😊

[@Mrbone009]

Philly is salivating for an elite player

[@malakaspawt3190]

"Philly is salivating for an elite player" They're picking 12th, so there's still going to be good players available. If they think they'd be satisfied to settle with Igor Chernyshov or Trevor Connelly, then they don't need to make a trade/move. Both of them will be available at 12th, both are LW, so that works if one of them is ever paired to Michkov in the future. Cole Eiserman will also be available at 12th, and he's also a LW. So there is nothing to worry about, they will get a good player they can sit and wait for their turn... ...Or the Flyers could do an audacious trade, say if they wanted to get a guy like Demidov with plans of making him a center. They could trade with Utah or Seattle to advance to 6th or 8th. I'm naming Utah and Seattle because Chicago, Anaheim, Colombus and Montreal will all pass on Demidov. I think that Utah should pick a D, but I don't know why I feel like there would be the owner or the GM of Utah calling an audible to pick Demidov if he was available at 6th. Let's a make a scenario here with a few paths. San Jose picks Celebrini. Montreal is hoping for Lindstrom and if he's gone then Parekh, then they got Greentree, Sennecke, Helenius and Hage on their list. Utah is looking for a D but they would consider Lindstrom, Demidov and perhaps even Iginla. Ottawa is hoping for Parekh, but they like also Greentree, Sennecke and Iginla. Calgary is hoping for Iginla. So.. Chicago surprises everyone and picks Yakemchuk 2nd overall. Buffalo are pissed. Anaheim panics because their top 1 rated D is available and decide to pick him; Buium is picked 3rd overall. Colombus laugh their ass off and easily pick Lindstrom 4th overall. Montreal takes their first timeout. They consider taking Parekh now or swapping their pick with Calgary, since Levshunov, Silayev and Dickinson are still up. If they are lucky, Montreal would be able to pick up Parekh 9th. Calgary knows that Utah, Ottawa and Seattle will consider Iginla, but they don't think Demidov will fall off the top10 which is good for them so they're not entirely sure they should trade until MTL tells thems that they will pick Iginla otherwise because he is a sure value, and that they've learned from the mistake of the previous scouting team when they picked Kotkaniemi over Brady Tkachuk so if Calgary can provide a player for the swap, someone like Kuzmenko, then MTL are willing to chip in a 3rd-rd pick to equalize the value. Calgary takes a moment to think about it. Path 1: Calgary accepts, and MTL gets a player(Kuzmenko) from CAL for the pick swap, and Calgary picks Iginla 5th overall. Utah can't believe Demidov is available, the owner calls an audible and Utah picks Demidov 6th overall. Ottawa speaks next and picks Parekh 7th overall. Montreal are pissed but they've got a back-up plan. Seattle then goes for Levshunov 8th overall. Montreal sighs and picks Hage 9th overall. New Jersey picks Silayev 10th overall. Buffalo damns Chicago for picking Yakemchuk, they call their first timeout to take a good hard look at the remaining top forwards on their list and none are enticing enough since they have lots of forwards in their prospect pool already, so they choose to go with the last of the 6th top D everyone talks about. Buffalo picks Dickinson 11th overall. Path 2: CAL and MTL doesn't make a trade and MTL picks Parekh 5th overall. Ottawa is pissed. Utah can't believe Demidov is available, the owner calls the audible and they pick Demidov 6th overall. Ottawa missed their target by 2, and are looking at Dickinson. They wanted Parekh, so they call their first timeout. Their scouts team are considering Sennecke, Greentree and Iginla. If they make a trade, Iginla is gone, and Sennecke and Greentree will be available at 9th. They're thinking about the same strategy that MTL did. OTT calls CAL and tells them they want something in return for the pick swap since they wanted Parekh and MTL was a pain in the arse, now they can't convince themselves from not picking Iginla because of the potential of his ceiling. CAL feels like OTT are a lot more desperate than MTL were, since MTL seemed comfortable giving Iginla away whereas OTT were desperate to take him and were bitter they didn't get Parekh. Path 2 A: CAL takes the bait but they don't give Kuzmenko, they give something else (whatever it is). Calgary then picks Iginla 7th overall. Seattle picks Levshunov 8th overall. Ottawa picks Greentree 9th overall. NJ picks Silayev 10th overall. Buffalo glares at Chicago, Yakemchuk was their man but alas, they pick Dickinson 11th overall. Path 2 B: CAL tells no to OTT. Ottawa picks Iginla 7th overall. Seattle picks Levshunov 8th overall. Calgary regrets their non-trade but decides to pick Catton. NJ picks Silayev 10th overall. Buffalo Dickinson 11th overall. The Flyers are in good shape whatever happens, there's going to be lots of good players left!

[@ryanbelger998]

​@@malakaspawt3190he's referring to Michkov, not this year's draft

[@tudormiller887]

Go Flyers! ❤🏒

[@cmz5847]

@@malakaspawt3190Sir this is Wendy’s..

[@jrthetravelingsalesman6357]

Yes we are. Thank you for reminding me 😂

[@mrvames]

Oh lawd he's comin

[@fetti_]

And so am I 🥵

[@wecomeinpeace5082]

Lolol let's gooooooo

[@him-u2p]

@@fetti_ erm what thebsigmq

[@him-u2p]

sigma

[@GIRLRAZR]

PLEASE GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN. KEEP HIM HEALTHY. PHILADELPHIA HOCKEY HAS SUFFER FOR SO LONG. THEN WE LOST GAUTHIER. PLEASE LET THIS WORK OUT!

[@sirfish9824]

Yeah gautheir in my opinion wasn’t gonna be the player we needed anyways. If he quits that easily then he’s definitely not built to win a cup.

[@MrBeenus]

@@sirfish9824 Yep everybody saying hes going to be amazing in Anaheim are gonna learn this real quick.

[@cheesesteak22]

💯

[@ryaningerick2452]

He is coming THIS YEAR!!!!!!!

[@wolfpack3140]

Now blueline again will be “Achilles heel”

[@benbarson6004]

Let’s go baby not even 3 weeks later!!

[@charge_artichoke7317]

LFG!!

[@Tblhockey]

Torts will not develop him… guy ruins talent faster than anyone

[@benbarson6004]

@@Tblhockey Well you must be fun at parties.

[@jeremiahgallagher]

Really great job putting this together, and well said. Now that he's legit IN PHILLY, this is even more impressive. There will absolutely be a huge transition period (can you imagine having these kinds of expectations and pressures put on you in a foreign country?) but I think universally everyone as Flyers fans and anyone who doesn't desperately HATE the Flyers is rooting so much for this kid. Let's go Matty

[@BearsBack2Back]

Flyers up and coming stud! So glad we got him!

[@the6ixman]

Fr bro we need a star

[@mikedelvecchio3193]

Bout time you guys got that super star player. Too bad it comes with terms and conditions tho. Have always been a bruins fan but I have a mutual respect for the broad street bullies. I’m really starting to root for this team

[@Mrbone009]

Do you live in Hershey?

[@BearsBack2Back]

@@Mrbone009 I live an hour away.

[@mhdab2416]

they got nail yakupov

[@sm0iks698]

in my opinion bedard wasnt really taking the lead. it was due to politics that no one wanted to risk taking michkov, like the uncertainty that michkov had of even if he would ever come to NA was bigger than taking him and not to mention his parent club signed him long term so we had no idea how that would affect him/the league.

[@FrançoisRacicot-u4d]

IMO, Bedard is clearly ABOVE Michkov.

[@boomer1049]

​@@FrançoisRacicot-u4dNothing is clear at this point!

[@Flyer2004]

@@FrançoisRacicot-u4dIf both develop I could genuinely see & Ovi vs Crosby type “rivalry” in the future

[@nathanadrian7797]

@@FrançoisRacicot-u4d So is Fantilli

[@michaelsjarrett]

One has to look at the level of competition each played against. Bedard playing against elite talent his entire career.

[@DumpNChasePod]

Appreciate the shout at 4:21, that’s my article!!

[@HecticHockey]

good read!

[@darthollpheist1156]

The only reason he went 7th is because he told everyone that he didn't want them to draft him and they he would be finishing his KHL contract if drafted by any team other than The Flyers. He asked to be a Flyer.

[@epistxme]

Very excited for this guy I think theres something special in him

[@gulpp5052]

MATVEY MICHKOV IS A PHILADELPHIA FLYER

[@ricopedrajrs]

His country is murdering Ukrainian families. He shouldn't be allowed in the West.

[@Toedoro26]

I can’t wait to Get my Mitchkov jersey. Flyers are gonna be so much fun to watch this year. We barely missed the playoffs. Can’t wait to see the moves Danny makes this Draft !

[@sqwiggs]

DHgate here i come!

[@j.r.weaver9110]

​@@sqwiggsbetter than Fanatics.

[@sqwiggs]

@@j.r.weaver9110 mine just shipped lol

[@jeffshaper9466]

Great video ! Great job on the research.

[@JD-jc8gp]

I'm just going to say this. Bedard didn't blow me away last season. Michkov might be better. We'll see.

[@betterlucknxttme]

Very well done!!

[@BigJuicyJerm]

Annnnd now he’s coming THIS SEASON. #GoFlyers

[@MrBeenus]

So excited to see him play

[@glaframb]

Imagine if Montréal select Mitchkov at 5 instead of David Reinbacher ? A line of #20 Juraj Slafkovskỳ - #91 Ivan Demidov and #39 Matvei Michkov the other line #22 Cole Caufield (LW/RW) - #14 Nick Suzuk (C/RW)i and #77 Kirby Dach (RW/C) , Third line of #28 Christian Dvorak (AG/C) - #15 Alex Newhook (C/AG) - #89 Joshua (Roy) 4th Line Brandan Gallagher - #71 Jake Evans - #40 Josh Anderson or Joel Armia

[@williamwalter4882]

Thats like dreaming you were dreaming then you woke up and you were.

[@SamaelBDS]

And then they would desperately be missing a number 1 right handed D

[@williamwalter4882]

@@Full.Time.Watcher Nope! The Habs (and others) didn't want to wait 3 years for for Michkov's khl contract to expire. Not an unreasonable decision. Briere rolled the dice and got lucky - we all know it, and here we are today .

[@rgood1204]

I hope he comes in and tears the league apart and especially Montreal (who decided a likely 2nd pairing defenseman was the best pick).

[@Landry04]

we got Demidov lil bro we dont care anymore and clearly our management didn’t like him not bc of the Russian factor

[@rgood1204]

@@Landry04 - and they likely could have had both baby bro instead of the 2nd pairing defenseman. Michkov is the highest rated prospect outside of the NHL, no wait he's coming this year and will likely be in the lineup before the defenseman and Demidov. By the way you do know Demidov is Russian so not sure what Russian factor you are referring to.

[@arkennurgali5802]

As someone who follows the KHL. I’m sad Demidov went to Montreal( they do not know how to nurture talent. He should have went to Chicago instead.

[@christianshaw9102]

He said he wanted to go to Philly so he probably didn't give a crap in interviews with other teams. Mtl would have picked him if he wanted to play there

[@Bobette4001]

@@arkennurgali5802Do not worry, while what you said was true in the past, since the new management arrived montreal has gotten a lot better at developing young players, his talent will not be wasted. Just look at slafkovsky explosion at the end of the last season or joshua roy who is coming up our lineup. But demidov, demidov will be the crown jewel of this young team in the future and probably our best player.

[@JDfromPhilly]

We need a player like this so bad that it’s truly not funny. To get a player of this caliber would change our franchise immediately. A pure goal scorer etc is long awaited us. The fans here would fill the seats with his jersey. Let’s Go!!

[@paultabarro5922]

All the teams that thought he would be here in three years 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stockey]

Let's see who's got the better Russian player, The Flyers or the Habs.

[@marclefebvre7071]

That is such a great pick up for Philly.

[@wandacircus1667]

he was released by SKA yesterday, means he´s coming over this season.... good choice for philly

[@jerrysbrain]

calling it now he scores his first shift with the flyers

[@Jc4947]

He’s in Philadelphia

[@alexd5674]

I’m glad my Flyers seem to be turning it around

[@derkasoup127]

i am a die hard flyers fan. let michkov fly. he is gonna be so happy as an nhl player

[@brodieallard6638]

i can only imagine how many incredible Russian players will never get seen and possibly come over to the NHL due to the war with Ukraine. Imagine never seeing players like Ovi, datdzuk, Federov etc.... Thanks Potin

[@Yokes27]

3 1sts next draft with 5 picks in the 1st 36 and another 2nd later in the round is excellent capital to trade. Or in what's considered a deep draft just loading up with players to grow around Michkov is possible too. Danny B and Jonesy doing great work, now just need to finish

[@PxrplEdits08]

1:55 that goal🥹

[@mrLabear]

I have a feeling he will be the Kucherov of his draft class

[@dmcguriman]

woooooooooooooooooo, confirmed coming

[@TonyLouieB]

Good video, but Michkov plays RW so he wouldn't slide into the first line LW spot. Also, I think Morgan Frost should be given the opportunity to play with Michkov if he comes to Philly next season. Frost has gotten better each season even after suffering some injurues early in his career which briefly stunted his development. Frost has a high enough skill set to keep up with Michkov in my opinion.

[@boomer1049]

I would be very into giving Frost a shot! Frost, Michkov & Tk or Foerstor

[@williamwalter4882]

@@TonyLouieB Frost needs to bulk and commit to playing both ends of the rink! Same with Bobby Brink. This is why I see a Couturier trade unlikely.

[@TonyLouieB]

@@williamwalter4882 His coach came out and told a reporter "it's his job to produce offense" when asked about Frost's improvements in his two way game last season. They need him to put up even better numbers. And Frost has bulked up over the years. Couturier won't be traded because of his contract. You're 0 for 3 lol

[@williamwalter4882]

@@TonyLouieB I'm always "0 for" when it comes to the Flyers! I really hope Frost can emerge. He does possess the skill - we've all seen it.

[@18wheeler76]

Michkov will be better than Bedard

[@xlr0gd205]

Flyers now gotta pick a two-way center, a Brayden Point lookalike

[@cmz5847]

Helenius/Catton

[@xlr0gd205]

@@cmz5847 Catton doesn't play defense, Helenius is too much of a wild card

[@cmz5847]

@@xlr0gd205 we’ll be lucky if either of them are still available, they’re legit

[@ihave31wangs]

Denver Barkey is the Brayden Point type in the system

[@sirfish9824]

@@xlr0gd205helenius is our best bet. Let’s hope either him or catton fall. I think devils take catton tho.

[@rileyholden-zc9ip]

The flyers are going to get a solid two way forward with this kid

[@sirfish9824]

Solid is an understatement. He’s the most skilled prospect the flyers ever drafted.

[@rileyholden-zc9ip]

@@sirfish9824 that too the flyers have needed a player like that since Claude giroux left

[@travelista7572]

You were only joking with that 'two-way' part, right? Or has Michkov learned this past season how to play defence? Because last year Philly drafted a pretty one dimensional player in him.

[@rileyholden-zc9ip]

@@travelista7572 only time will tell but the flyers got a stud

[@travelista7572]

@@rileyholden-zc9ip If you said they got a player with great offensive iq and scoring abilities, I'd agree. But two way forward? He's never been that and imho never will be unless Torts insist on him starting playing defence as well. Otherwise he may score a lot but also cost his team a lot of goals against, which is never good, especially not in the play offs. Him being couched by Torts will certainly be interesting.

[@nebakanezer13]

It’s been 50 years since we won the cup. Michkov and Luchenko might be the answer we need. Our goalie Errson was doing well, however I feel losing Carter Hart set us back a year

[@guidovalenti4986]

The next number one goalie for the Flyers Will be From Russia, Kolosov, Zavrigin or Fedotov Will see 🏒🤔

[@thebadmanrisesagain]

Correction, was on contract.

[@ZombieJeezus420]

Still can't believe we passed on this kid :(

[@wecomeinpeace5082]

Flyers very lucky to have him so early

[@dimonchik9171]

Ну я бы особо не надеялся что Миксов станет супер звездой! Будет очень сложно! Всем удачи 🙏

[@MarkEgan-l4q]

Let's go flyers

[@justinb7415]

GUYS ITS HAPPENING LETS GO FLYERSSSS

[@yulsummers5807]

PHILLY RAHHH WE WINNING CUP THIS YEAR

[@yhozansaphir4196]

It's a cherry picker ... Good luck Phi 😂😂😂 Go Habs Go Demidov the real Tsar

[@michaelreaves6212]

Let's gooooooo!

[@malakaspawt3190]

The owner of the Flyers should buy Michkov like they do in soccer. Just give them 5million$ to release him from his contract and get him in Philadelphia right away.

[@boomer1049]

Illegal!

[@stevebabiak6997]

Not needed now, he was released from the KHL contract.

[@malakaspawt3190]

@@boomer1049 NHL rules or the law?

[@boomer1049]

@@malakaspawt3190 either way they can't!

[@darthollpheist1156]

I don't mean to brag or anything, but I've been saying he would be coming to Philly this season since the day he was drafted. There are posts on other videos about him from me that can prove that I'm not making it up. I heard rumors that he was basically holding the draft hostage by saying he wouldn't leave the KHL for any other team but Philly.... Which is awesome. The ONLY reason he didn't go 2nd overall (maybe 1st) is because he's Russian, and he had mono which hurt his production leading up to the draft. I can't wait for the Bedard vs Michkov rivalry. They actually have extremely similar styles too. They both do that drag that can become a dangle or a shot (both have laser beam shots) which puts defenders with no choice but to attack.... which leads to a pass to a back door slam-dunk or they make the d look like beer league players.... or they shoot it and make the goalie look like he's standing still. The one leg up Michkov has is that he's been playing against men for longer, and, he's a bigger guy than Bedard. Bedard has massive legs but other than that, he's a bit on the weak side. Michkov isn't and has the same massive legs with a man's body to match.

[@TradingIsLife420]

Michkov. Hands down. Just look at the stats and records currently. And then add the adversity of losing your Father at 18 around "strange" circumstances. Michkov could end up being the best Russian player to ever put skates on in the NHL. Already SCHOOLED Bedard at the world U18s. Outscored him by MILES!!! If Michkov by some miracle gets The Flyers to ACTUALLY get him an Elite potential playmaking, play driving 1C. He is going to be better than Panarin, Kucherov, and Ovechkin. 🤷‍♂️ Just watch. The real video is going to be about how Chicago and 6 other teams passed on the Best Elite talent in the draft- Matvei "The Mad Russian" Michkov!!!

[@solacexserenity]

Now where have I heard this one before? THATS RIGHT, NAIL YAKUPOV!

[@johncody4259]

Not even close

[@TonyLouieB]

Yakupov actually could have been something if he wasn't thrown into the NHL at 18 years old. I like that Michkov got at least one season in Russia after being drafted and I wouldn't be upset if he has to play another.

[@mhdab2416]

@@johncody4259 its alexander ovechkin then.......

[@boomer1049]

​@@TonyLouieB He is coming for the up coming season

[@Flyers48]

Michkov is a better prospect

[@damianspeyerer5895]

He is here.

[@danielkubin3878]

And 3 weeks later he is released and ready for NHL, LOL.

[@BaneOfV]

Imagine cutter and michkov 😢 i think cutter might regret not staying on a team with a possible generational talent to play with on his RW..

[@yahcrack]

Would’ve been crazy

[@darastakid88]

He is coming

[@Count3d]

It was a mistake for Michkov to drop to 7th then. Still believe that now. How badly will this reflect upon team's that passed on him? While I feel a lot of those players are can't-miss picks, Michkov seems poised to have a hell of a career, one of the best in that draft. How can you fumble that? Right now I'd say the pressure is biggest on Montreal and Arizona. They fumbled picking Quinn Hughes after all.

[@cmz5847]

Michkov practically forced himself to the flyers. He wouldn’t talk to some teams

[@JoseBrown-op5dn]

No more waiting!

[@caperboy1169]

Prepare to be disappointed

[@tomdiets5079]

He should be a Capital

[@brokenarrow726]

Hes coming over!!!! Released from Russian team today!! Lets go!!!

[@brandonsmith5488]

I am so mad at the IIHF for not letting me see this kid

[@DayToven145]

Alexander Medvedev is real asf

[@jrthetravelingsalesman6357]

Welcome to Philly this year bud! It’s your and Tippetts team now!

[@sirfish9824]

Don’t forget forester. Foresters gonna be a beast especially if he pairs with Michkov this year. That righty one timer from the Michkov pass is gonna be lethal.

[@jrthetravelingsalesman6357]

@@sirfish9824 hell yea man, I agree! Jett’s speed and vision should be fun paired with Michkov too, gonna be a fun future!

[@darrenedwards6705]

Flyers are ahead of schedule..will make playoffs next year... goaltending is x factor...😮

[@tomservo5607]

He’s not going to be that dominant, 50-60 point player most likely. The KHL has a “hands off” policy on skilled players, in the NHL he’s going to struggle with the physicality.

[@youngkim8493]

Wait till the flyers trade up in a week in the draft and get fellow countryman demidov and start a dynasty

[@nathanadrian7797]

I'd bet that Demidov is gone in the top 5! Translation= The Flyers are out of luck!!

[@yahcrack]

If they do and they still had cutter it would be a dynasty without a doubt

[@TheEmeraldOutlaw]

​​@@yahcrackConsidering Cutter's attitude, he won't have lasted long in Philly anyway.

[@TradingIsLife420]

Flyers are pulling Hextall era mistakes and failing MISERABLY rebuilding AGAIN already!!! Sadly! Just look at the JOKES Michkov has to Center him and the MANY MOVES that could have been made already to draft or trade and get a competent 1C for him to play with. Instead we drafted a bottom6 ceiling 2nd round talent at 13th overall while passing on players with MUCH higher (Elite) ceilings because of "culture" or not liking an agent or some Hextall era 🤡💩 like that. ALREADY!!! Meanwhile Flyers are worried about signing 4th liners for term. Absolutely atrocious moves made (and NOT made) in the past year. No playoffs and no top5 picks, and no significant trades for elite talent or top5 1st picks again is REALLY all we need to know. That's the truth no one will want to swallow until we see ANOTHER batch of overrated, overhyped, mediocre prospects come NOWHERE NEAR the Elite Level needed to be worth building around in a Rebuild. Meanwhile almost EVERY other Rebuilding team has Elite prospects and 1Cs to build around. Even if Michkov IS a Kucherov, Panarin, Ovechkin level talent, he NEEDS other Elite Level players around him! Not average pros on overpaid aging contracts. Just a fact of NHL life. Flyers management are inexperienced and DO NOT GET IT yet. Again.

[@jeans.plante512]

Demidov > Michkov A rivalry for years to come!

[@DancingDead7]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mjt7231]

Looks like he’s on the way.

[@bobclemens6901]

Was really hoping he’d fall to Washington. When Philly sniped him I was heated

[@Восвет]

Какие все позитивные, но говорят человеческие качества у него не очень. Как бы ваша звезда не начала баловаться алкоголем или ещё чем похуже

[@rustinpeace9303]

Let's temp the expectations down just a bit. This boy hasnt ever played North American hockey. 39 is a great hockey #

[@shaneimler9328]

Hopefully he doesn't follow the path of many past Russian stars and get the "lazy" moniker.

[@marktretter4928]

The Flyers will find a way to screw this kid up!

[@NonchalantGaming]

Michkov con smythe 2025 winner is a lock gg

[@PiYodTong]

Lol realistically though Rookie of the year seems likely.

[@rgood1204]

Looks like he is joining now.

[@micc98]

and then he got released from his contract after one year.

[@uncletom356]

Not quite sure what makes him a generational talent. I hope, badly, that he is. We've needed one for, well, generations. If he's undersized and isn't a plus-skater, the hands/hockey intel/sniping really could make him a Kucherov type? I could easily see the hype for Bedard. Even Fantilli/Carlsson looked great. I know you just made a video lol but if you could help explain the "generational hype" to a novice (re: scouting) I'd very much appreciate it. P.S. Not to be "that guy," however, Russia illegally invaded Ukraine. Not really a war per se, as it meets none of the statutes under international law. Ok, anyway, Michkov really would've gone SECOND in last year's class if teams knew he'd be available in 12 months?

[@uncletom356]

How close is he to the PROSPECT version of Patrick Kane in '07? Is that who he'll play like? Unless his skating is much stronger than I realize, it's a bit confusing how this dude surpassed all those elite-elite Russian talents. MM def has a snipe for days. Still, idk, it's weird lol would appreciate any help. Thanks!

[@jdaily2293]

Oh we’re ready here in Philly, been ready for a superstar since Giroux was traded.

[@Toedoro26]

News Broke Yesterday his Ska contract will Be Terminated. He’s playing for the Flyers next season 2024-25.

[@rydenhaze10]

I had michkov at #3 ovr

[@kavemanjosh]

Michkov wasn’t passed over due to his contract. He was passed over for attitude issues and not being a team guy. If he was a clear cut number 2 he wouldn’t have dropped to 6th.

[@alixus10]

I cant wait to get his rookie card. Lol

[@johnzywko5885]

Can we get Cutter back and team both together..

[@TheEmeraldOutlaw]

No thanks. Cutter's attitude shows he's not up to the task.

[@MrBeenus]

Naw. Hes too immature for this team. Besides, I want to see him get destroyed in Philly.

[@robbiekeller1353]

I have never watched a young player who reminds me of Gretzky as much as Michkov. As a Kraken fan, I’m glad he’s not in our conference.

[@Maxphillips41]

Cool 😎

[@kevinbadger8030]

Other way around.

[@samkoivu]

The most exciting Russian will be coming next year in demidov the far better all around player

[@hockeyislife7686]

Meh who cares at least we have reinbacher… 😉😉😪😭

[@nathanadrian7797]

Montreal dodged a bullet by avoiding Michkov, there is a bunch of good reasons that 6 teams passed on Michkov!

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

but he made the nhl before reinbacher tho 😥 ok tbh he said to every team he wanted to play for philly but hey at least we got demidov so in future we gonna see whos the better russia demidov or michikov

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

@@Full.Time.Watcher prob his agent therr was a rumour he wanted to play for philly only go check them out

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

@@Full.Time.Watcher did you delete my comment? it doesnt matter but like i said his agent and reporters prob said he wants nothing to do with canada that incldues montreal he wanted to be on big market like philly im jealous of them other then that i hope he has a great carrer with philly tho

[@nathanadrian7797]

@@Full.Time.Watcher No, the reason he was passed over by Montreal, is because he has a "Me first" attitude", like Shane Wright, Patrick Laine and PLD. Those types of players quickly become dressing room cancers. Plus, I have heard from several sources that he was vocal about wanting to play for Philly(first heard that well before the draft). Demidov also has a KHL contract, but Montreal took him in a heart beat. Some players are just a better fit than others.

[@dannycarlow8204]

I believe we weren't ready for Yakupov either.

[@MrBeenus]

Yakupov is the greatest Oiler of all time tf u mean?

[@chrisgardiner2215]

WE ALL KNOW THAT MONEY 💰💰💰= 🗣️🗣️🗣️. and 🐂🐂🐂=💩💩💩=🚶🚶🚶.😊

[@dumby88]

i know he is good but im pretty sure the nhl is rdy ...

[@joebsniffs]

thought it was a girl

[@Surooh333]

can’t they buy him out like in european football?

[@PreMalone27]

An NHL Fanbase would shred you to pieces if you asked that question

[@Sjrick]

This makes up for losing Bobrovski

[@MrBeenus]

Bob wouldn't have developed into the GOAT he is today if he stayed in Philly.

[@tiffanylynn6719]

Show Him The Money Flyers

[@Jamesbauer34512]

Hot take he won’t be better than Crosby 🤷‍♂️

[@Mrbone009]

He will be all day and twice on Sunday

[@burghhighlights1017]

@@Mrbone009you are retarded

[@mhdab2416]

@@Mrbone009 until daniel briere is out

[@sirfish9824]

We will see. I’ve watched Michkov play like 10 of his games this year. His hockey iq isn’t ever mentioned but he’s always in the right areas, his skill is also on par with bedards, he can pass as good as anyone I’ve watched, his shot is silk, he’s a dangerous player and small enough to slip around defenders easy to find shooting lanes.

[@nathanadrian7797]

@@sirfish9824 Translation= he is under sized, avoids the corners, is nowhere near as good as Bedard and will get destroyed in the NHL.