Matvei Michkov spoke to the media for the first time since early December, and commented on all things Flyers through his disappointing sophomore season, including his relationship with head coach Rick Tocchet, playing left wing vs right wing, his training regimen, and more.
PHLY Sports’ Charlie O’Connor reports from Voorhees, NJ on the star prospect’s comments and what’s next for the Philadelphia Flyers as they finish the rest of the 2025-26 season.
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hoping for either a big push or a big tank… seems like we havent left behind that last 13 years
THIS IS WHY U DON'T HIRE A COACH LIK TOCCS WHO WILL PUT HIS SYSTEM ABOVE ALL EVEN IF IT WOULD RETARD THE GROWTH OF ONE OF THE TEAMS YOUNG STARS… Sure let's force him on the LW where he is not as comfortable & successful!!! GENIUS MOVE COACH!!! You know what I learned as a successful small biz owner and have seen the following motto prevalent in many other successful businesses as well and that is, "YOU PUT YOUR EMPLOYEES IN THE POSITION WHERE THEY ARE MOST COMFORTABLE AS IT WOULD INHERENT YIELD GREATER SUCCESS!!!" Of course , there are always exceptions, but believe you me, this adage will be more the rule as opposed to being the exception more often than not!!!
Just look in this interview alone who IN DEPTH & SPECIFIC Matvei responded to this question!!! This should tell you everything (DANNY!)…
You can tell he lost weight in his face, which is a good sign. In the summer he needs to work on his skating. I love Mich, however he looked slow and lazy a good part of the season. If he starts looking like the player he should be I think Tocc will give him the ice time and PP #1 unit ( there’s no risk anyhow with the PP ) if Tocc doesn’t give him time whilst looking better………..watch out
Glad to hear Matvei speaking English and good to see him on vacation with a GIRL. Love to see this guy develop. Can’t wait till his point totals next year are better than this!
The Olympics win was sensational. Now back to the dread that being a Flyers fan is. 7th place this year in our division?
Charlie..you know that I love you but I got a huge issue to rail on you about..boy-o-boy…
For the love of everything that is holy, why is everybody in Flyerland (fans, media, X..you) treating the words "why is Michkov on the left wing?" like its an unanswerable existential question akin to "why are we here?" or "what is love?"
It's like I am taking freakin' crazy pills!!
One day soon, probably tmrw, you and your tape recorder are going to be in front of Coach Tocchet. Charlie…hit the f^%&ing RECORD button and say these exact words…"Coach Tocchet, Charlie O'Connor from PHLY Sports..Congrats on the silver medal. Coach, I have a two parter..why do you prefer Michkov on the LW? And what are the advantages ,in your eyes, of having him on the left instead of the right?"
He will most likely give you an X's&O's reason. Then call Bill M and tell him to crank up the generator and go LIVE and put a freaking fork into all of the BS surrounding how and where this kid is being played.
Damn it…everybody is screaming at each other online and it is something that should have been plainly asked and specifically explained/reported on months ago!!
PLEASE CHOLLY!!
Tocchet would have stayed in Vancouver if he knew he`d be dealing with 5 years of Mihckov drama
Been here two years and does nt speak English? If he liked being in Philly, he would be speaking it by now. He will walk, and go to a team he likes and the English will flower. Sorry, Flyers.