NHL rumors: Matvei Michkov could play for Flyers next season

Philadelphia Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov fell to No. 7 in the 2023 NHL Draft largely because of the 19-year-olds commitment to play in the Kontinental Hockey League for three seasons. “According to SE, SKA forward Matvey Michkov will continue his career in Philadelphia,” reported Arthur Khairullin. “The contract with the St. Petersburg club will be terminated until 2026, and the rights to the hockey player in the KHL will remain with the army team.” If confirmed, it would be an absolutely monumental boost for a Flyers team that already looks ahead of the rebuild timeline.