With new additions like Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, and Alex Bump for the Philadelphia Flyers, GM Danny Briere suddenly has his hands full with young, promising talent to pair with Russian phenom Matvei Michkov – who added a goal and 2 assists to his impressive resume against Ilya Sorokin
and the New York Islanders.
As these prospects have played in meaningful, playoff-type, championship-level games in their development, Michkov really hasn’t due to Russia’s KHL rules, thus questioning how much impact and experience Matvei Michkov has in these types of high-pressure situations and preparing for the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bill and Charlie of the PHLY Flyers Podcast discuss the Mad Russian’s impact for a young Flyers team, and how this important stretch of this season will not only mean a lot for the team, but for Michkov’s offseason as the Flyers fight in the Eastern Conference and Metropolitan Division.
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MM39 has great vision & IQ. But his hands need work to cut unforced turnovers. He will never be better than an average skater and he will need to correct posture & stride to get there. He is NOT the make-or-break guy for team success.
Everyone’s betting the Flyers future on Michkov like he’s the next Sidney Crosby. Yes he can make plays and generate offense, but he’s not the pivotal generational talent everyone seems to think.
He needs to play on the right side.
If he gets stronger on the 🧱 and improves his ⛸️ he has a chance to be a special player.
He’s already 2nd in P/60 in his draft class. He scores at an incredible efficiency, and when his coaching staff stops giving him usage like a 3rd line grinder the casuals will see how good he actually is.
Hold your Beers and Mimosas and Latte' because next season after a full workout summer Matvei will shut his critcs and we will have the receipts.
Michkov needs a line built around him. He’s not a slot in and play player. He’s not fast and never will be but he’s shifty and strong for his size. Needs another winger who can win board battles and a center who’s strong on the puck
Detroit and Ottawa are both about to lose and the islanders play Carolina tonight if we win tomorrow we could be the 3 seed in the division
I’m proud of the flyers what they’ve done lately ‘ hope they can make playoffs’ with the young kids that are coming up big they have a bright future
Saturday in the NHL;
Senators
Islanders
Blue Jackets
Red Wings
Bruins ALL LOSE
Perfect! Couldn’t have asked for a better off day, hopefully the Bruins are tired and the Flyers young legs can make the difference.
He takes dumb penalties and commits costly turnovers all over the ice in all zones. Yes he needs to play but yes he needs to improve on defense and turnovers.