Category: Matvei Michkov
Flyers Would Regret Passing on Michkov
Matvei MichkovRussian forward Matvei Michkov has become the talk of the hockey world in the weeks leading up to the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. However, global politics surrounding the Russian invasion of the Ukraine have already affected the status of Russian players in the NHL. Would an organization with a checkered...
Read moreTop prospect is doing exactly what Jaromir Jagr did; fooling NHL teams ahead of this year’s draft, Russian report says
Connor BedardThere’s quite a mystery regarding one of the top prospects in this year’s NHL draft. Of course, Connor Bedard is widely expected to be selected as the No. 1 pick, but behind him, it’s a ... The post Top prospect is doing exactly what Jaromir Jagr did; fooling NHL teams ahead of this year’s draft, Ru...
Read moreRumors swirling about Matvei Michkov possibly maneuvering to go to a specific team at the 2023 draft
Elliotte FriedmanOne of the major storylines heading into the 2023 NHL Draft on June 28 is where Russian phenom Matvei Michkov will end up. Michkov’s lengthy KHL contract, the geopolitical situation in his home country, and […]
Read moreCanucks 2023 NHL Draft Targets: Matvei Michkov
Vancouver CanucksThe elite. Amidst the likes of Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, et al., sits Russian superstar KHL teams will not prioritize Michkov’s development for whichever NHL team drafts him, and that, among other developmental risks, is scary. “Michkov is among the best players in the 2023 NHL...
Read moreCanadiens Trading Up in 2023 Draft Indicates Change of Plan
Will SmithWith a little over a week before the 2023 NHL Draft, rumours are flying high about who the Montreal Canadiens will select with their fifth overall pick. However, a new rumour has taken shape: Are the Habs trying to move up in the draft and trade for either the second or fourth overall pick? It seem...
Read moreFilm Room: Matvei Michkov's hockey genius makes him worth the wait
Matvei MichkovLassi Alanen takes you into the Film Room™️ to look at 2023 NHL Draft prospect Matvei Michkov's game and why...
Read moreDraft Notes: Michkov, Canadiens, Hrabal
Chicago BlackhawksDespite the fact that there’s virtually no mystery as to who the Chicago Blackhawks will take with the first overall pick at the draft at the end of the month, this year’s event is shaping up to be one with quite a bit of intrigue. Teams behind the Blackhawks have to grapple with a significant…
Read moreInside Source: San Jose Sharks’ Fourth Overall Pick Leaked
Leo CarlssonThere are many rumors surrounding picks two through five as the draft is less than three weeks away. Connor Bedard being selected first by the Chicago Blackhawks is all but certain, but there is some disagreement over the other four players in the top five. Due to his nationality, Matvei Michkov, wh...
Read moreSan Jose Sharks and Matvei Michkov are Perfect Match
Matvei MichkovThe San Jose Sharks are going to pick fourth overall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. While there will certainly be many talented players available when they’re on the clock,…
Read moreMatvei Michkov comments on the possibility of being drafted by the Capitals
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will be on the clock with the eighth pick in a little more than a month. That draft spot has produced many All-Stars and it’s possible that Russian phenom Matvei Michkov could […]
Read moreRussian agent Sergei Fedotov, a longtime friend of Evgeny Kuznetsov, says the Capitals center ‘needs a change of scenery’
Sergei FedotovEvgeny Kuznetsov needs a fresh start according to Russian agent Sergei Fedotov. Fedotov, who says he is a longtime friend of the Capitals center, made the comments on the Russian language podcast Bettman Will Call […]
Read moreMatvei Michkov broke Alex Ovechkin’s Russian record as a 16-year-old and could now join him on the Capitals
Russian National TeamAt one point in the 2023 Draft class evaluation process, Russian phenom Matvei Michkov was considered to be almost neck-and-neck with the now-surefire first overall selection Connor Bedard. Michkov, as a 16-year-old, broke a Russian […]
Read moreDying Hard: NHL Reverse Standings Update — Substitute Teacher Edition
Leo CarlssonThis poor man would rather crawl through an air conditioning duct than invite James Reimer to his birthday party. Checking in on the worst of the worst. The good news about being one of the worst teams in the NHL this year is you get your shot at picking near the top of an in...
Read moreTop of the lottery prospects: Michkov’s season ends
SKASKA Hockey Club forward Matvei Michkov in action during Kontinental Hockey League play. | Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images After three more playoff games in the MHL, Michkov wasn’t recalled to his KHL club for their postseason. During a su...
Read moreMichkov to continue development in KHL following 2023 NHL Draft
NHL Central ScoutingThe 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft is scheduled to be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28-29. Every two weeks, NHL.com will take a closer look at some of the draft-eligible players to watch.
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