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4 days ago
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Luck not with Flyers in NHL draft lottery; Michkov passed over for ROY
The NHL draft lottery had a new look and a vastly different result, but the new format didn't help the Philadelphia Flyers. The 23rd-place New York Islanders earned the right to pick first overall in the June 27-28 draft by winning the first live draft lottery in league history on Monday. The 19th-place Utah Hockey Club won the other drawing and moved up the maximum allowed 10 spots to fourth place. Advertisement The Islanders had 3.5% odds of winning the No. 1 overall pick. They will select first for the first time since drafting John Tavares in 2009. The Flyers, who had a 9.5% chance of getting the top pick and 9.5% of landing No. 2, ended up with the No. 6 pick as result of being leapfrogged by the odds-defying Islanders and Utah. The Flyers came in slotted at No. 4 and had a 15.4% chance of staying there. Their best odds (44.6%) were to end up picking fifth. The sixth slot was the worst possible scenario for the team. The top-ranked North American prospect is Matthew Schaefer, though NHL Central Scouting said it's close. The Erie Otters defenseman missed the rest of the season after breaking his collarbone during the winter while playing for Team Canada at the world junior hockey championship. He had 22 points in 17 games. Previously, the draw was conducted off camera, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly would turn over cards with team logos on them until the winner was revealed. But everyone got to watch the draw of the lottery balls live, and commissioner Gary Bettman was in the room, too. NHL draft order after the lottery No love for Matvei Michkov One of the few bright spots for the Flyers this season was right wing Matvei Michkov, who was second among rookies with 63 points and led all freshmen with 26 goals. However, those numbers weren't enough to earn the 2023 seventh-overall pick a Calder Trophy finalist spot, awarded to rookie of the year. Advertisement The rookie announcement was anticipated because there were four strong candidates. Michkov didn't get enough votes from the Professional Hockey Writers Association to finish among the top three. The Calder finalists are San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson and Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf Voting took place at the end of the regular season. No date has been announced yet for when the winners will be revealed. When is the NHL draft? The 2025 NHL Draft will be held June 27-28. The first round will be on June 27 and rounds 2-7 will be held the next day. The times haven't been announced yet. It will be held in Los Angeles at L.A. Live's Peacock Theater. Top prospects will be there, but not team representatives, who will take part virtually. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Luck not with Flyers in NHL draft lottery; Michkov passed over for ROY
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
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Matvei Michkov, Flyers Teammates Barred from 2026 Winter Olympics
Pending official announcement, Russia has been barred from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, meaning Philadelphia Flyers players like Matvei Michkov, Ivan Fedotov, Egor Zamula, and Nikita Grebenkin will be ineligible to play. Latvian news outlet Sportacentrs first reported this news, in addition to Hockey News Hub. "At the annual Congress of the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) in Stockholm (...) it was decided that, on the basis of correspondence between IIHF and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the aggressor Russia will not take part in the 2026 Milan and Cortina d'Ampeco Winter Olympics hockey tournament, Sportacentrs has learned," the report says. "Aggressor countries Russia and Belarus were not previously admitted to IIHF tournaments until the summer of 2025. The decision to allow further aggressors to the forthcoming Olympics was taken at the 2025 IIHF Congress in Stockholm. Thus, the place in the Olympics as the team in the next rank has been guaranteed by France." Fedotov, 28, was already banned from international competitions for three years, including the Olympic Games, as sanctioned by the IIHF for breaching a valid contract with the Flyers while playing for CSKA Moskva in the KHL. The 6-foot-8 goalie previously represented Russia in the Olympics in 2022, posting a 4-2-0 record in six games, a .943 save percentage, and two shutouts, starting his run by blanking Switzerland and Denmark with 33- and 16-save efforts, respectively. After the Olympics, Fedotov was forcefully conscribed into military service whilst planning to join the Flyers, causing the chain reaction that ultimately culminated in his international ban. Michkov, 20, has never represented Russia at the senior level in his fledgling career, though he did have nine goals, five assists, and 14 points in nine games during the Youth Olympic Games in 2020 en route to winning a Gold Medal.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
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'I'd Do Everything the Same': Matvei Michkov Talks Lane Hutson, Rookie Season & Goals for Next Season
(Header/feature image courtesy of The Hockey News' Megan DeRuchie) Matvei Michkov didn't need a Calder Trophy nomination to prove he belongs in the NHL. While the hockey world buzzed about top rookies this season, the 20-year-old Philadelphia Flyers forward compiled an impressive first campaign—electrifying crowds with his creativity, igniting plays with his vision, and, most importantly to him, making strides that go well beyond stat sheets. In typical Michkov fashion, he met the news of not being named a Calder finalist with the same cool composure he tried to bring to every shift on the ice. 'I'm not sure,' Michkov said when asked how he felt about the omission in a new interview with RG. 'I guess I should've played better so there'd be no doubt who the best rookie was. But it is what it is. It won't change how I approach things.' This was a season of firsts for Michkov—his first in North America, his first time adjusting to a completely different language and culture, and his first test against the grind of an 82-game NHL schedule. Still, he delivered. While others drew more headlines, Michkov steadily proved why he's considered one of the most gifted young players in the world. He flashed high-end offensive instincts, blended skill with a dogged work ethic, and grew into his role with the Flyers as the season progressed. 'Of course, I feel I could've scored more points and played better in some moments—there were plenty of chances that I didn't finish,' he said. 'I didn't have any specific numbers in mind before the season started, because I didn't know what to expect. New country, new people. My main goal was to show what I can do and enjoy every game. Sometimes it worked out, sometimes it didn't. But now my focus is to train well in the offseason, get stronger, and help the team make the playoffs. That's our main goal.' It's that consistent team-first attitude that has quickly earned Michkov respect in the Flyers' locker room. His skill is undeniable, but it's his mindset that may truly set him apart. Even after a strong rookie season—one that might've made him a Calder finalist or even winner in a different year—Michkov has no interest in personal accolades. He's already looking ahead to what matters most to him: team success. 'Yes—make the playoffs first,' Michkov said when asked about his goals for Year 2. 'Then try to win the Stanley Cup. Personally, I'm not setting any specific numbers. The only goal I have is a team goal, and I'll do everything I can to reach it.' 'He's probably the one player I've played with where he wants to be the best player in the NHL. He believes he can be.' —Travis Konecny on Matvei Michkov. Said his competitiveness was up there with Claude Giroux. #LetsGoFlyers — Siobhan Nolan (@SGNolan) April 18, 2025 That doesn't mean Michkov wasn't paying attention to his peers. The NHL's rookie class this year was stacked with talent, from physical defensemen to crafty playmakers. Michkov singled out Montreal Canadiens blueliner and Calder favorite Lane Hutson as someone who caught his eye. 'I didn't follow [the other rookies] closely, but the media talked about it a lot, so it was impossible to ignore," he admitted. "Lane Hutson had a really strong season. He scored a lot and was great on the powerplay. I really like his game. I actually saw him back in 2020 at the Winter Youth Olympics. I told [Washington Capitals prospect] Ivan Miroshnichenko at the time, 'Watch that guy—he's going to make it.' And now he's playing the same way in the NHL. I'm happy for him.' But Michkov is more focused on how he can take the next step. With his rookie season behind him, the Russian forward is focused less on what he can change and more on how he can refine his approach. It's not about altering his game—it's about maturing his mindset. 'Honestly, I'd do everything the same,' he said. 'Hockey is hockey. The only difference is that now I've learned to stay calmer. When you're calm, things start to go your way—your game, your life. When I was younger, I couldn't always control my emotions. I wasted too much energy. That's the only thing I'd change. Even though it's hard to stay calm all the time, that's what I'm working on.' That level of introspection is relatively rare in a player so young. But then again, Michkov has always carried himself a bit differently than most 20-year-old players. He doesn't need individual trophies to validate his place in the league. He's shown what he can do—and more importantly, he knows what he still wants to become.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
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Flyers: Olympic Champion Predicts Matvei Michkov's Future Under Rick Tocchet
Ilya Vorobyov, a former Russian national team head coach and Olympic champion, sees lots of defense in the future of Matvei Michkov under new Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet. Michkov, 20, already had quite the challenge--one he relished--in his first NHL season, playing for the notoriously stern and now-fired John Tortorella. Vorobyov knows this, but he also knows how talented Russian wingers have gotten on with Tocchet in the past. Former Flyers forward Andrei Kuzmenko, who was in Philadelphia for a cup of coffee before the NHL trade deadline, and Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin were two such examples Vorobyov gave in his assessment and prediction. Neither player lasted a full season under Tocchet during their time with the Vancouver Canucks. "From Andrei Kuzmenko in Vancouver, he demanded that he practice defense. Michkov in Philadelphia has already added a little in defense and should add more in this regard. I don't think he'll forbid Michkov from the lacrosse," Vorobyov, who previously briefly worked alongside Tocchet with the Canucks, said of Michkov and his new coach, as quoted by TASS. "We can recall that in terms of working with Vasily Podkolzin and Kuzmenko, Tocchet had, one might say, ups and downs. He is a tough coach, has his way, with him it is necessary to work out very well in defense. [John Tortorella] is also a stern man, even more old-fashioned than Tocchet." Michkov himself is already hoping for more freedom and more consistent ice time in life after Tortorella, though he's happy to sacrifice individual points, goals, and accolades for the greater success of the Flyers. This is Tocchet's mission in Philadelphia, as claimed by himself and by Flyers general manager Danny Briere. Together, they hope that Michkov and the team's other notable up-and-coming talents continue to grow and ultimately flourish under Tocchet's tutelage. The Russian phenom is already surprisingly strong in winning puck battles in the offensive and defensive zones, which speaks to his hockey IQ, knack for timing, and sometimes, contact balance. New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is similar in this regard as someone who is rather small but has world-class efficiency and a dexterous defensive stick. Michkov does, however, have a penchant for exiting the defensive zone in anticipation of his teammates making the right play and sending him through on goal the other way. How Tocchet manages this remains to be seen, as the concept of offensive development can be different than putting it into practice, ultimately. The 61-year-old newly-minted Flyers head coach has his skeptics early on, but he'll be happy to know that Michkov is already bought in.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Flyers' Matvei Michkov caught in Dubai car crash scandal, faces $100K extortion attempt
Philadelphia Flyers' Matvei Michkov, right, celebrates his goal with Jakob Pelletier during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Just when we thought the NHL offseason would be quiet, boom, Matvei Michkov ends up in a car accident in Dubai. The 19-year-old Flyers phenom was reportedly involved in a crash while on vacation, and the internet wasted no time panicking. But before fans start spiraling, here's the real story: Michkov's fine, he wasn't behind the wheel, and the whole situation might be messier for the rental company than for him. Matvei Michkov was in a car accident in Dubai, but he wasn't behind the wheel It all started when Russian journalist Alexey Shevchenko reported that Michkov had been involved in a car crash in Dubai. A photo of the totaled car began circulating online, registered under Michkov's name, no less. But before the rumor mill could run wild, multiple sources quickly confirmed he wasn't driving. According to NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jordan Hall, Michkov was simply riding shotgun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Michkov's legal team wasted no time clearing things up. His attorney, Shuk al-Kathiri, confirmed that Matvei didn't drink, wasn't tested for alcohol, and, most importantly, wasn't responsible for the crash. The driver was reportedly a friend, and fully sober during the incident. 'There are no legal questions for Michkov,' the lawyer clarified, adding that under UAE law, Michkov is totally in the clear. Things got shady when the rental company allegedly tried to extort Matvei Michkov Now here's where the story turns into a Netflix drama. Al-Kathiri accused the rental company of illegally holding the passports of Michkov and his friend and allegedly trying to extort $100,000 to keep the story out of the media. The lawyer didn't hold back, calling out the company for manipulating the situation and trying to shake down the Russian NHL star. Thankfully, reports from trusted outlets eased everyone's nerves, he's unharmed, in no legal trouble, and just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Neither Michkov nor the Flyers have made any public statements yet, but that hasn't stopped fans from rallying around him looked like a scary headline turned out to be a strange and slightly shady situation that he got pulled into while on vacation. Also read - NHL fines Max Domi $5,000 but backlash erupts as fans call player safety biased against certain teams Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
