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Matvei Michkov

Flyers Still ‘So Far Away’ According to Prospect Expert

Justin Giampietro | January 18, 2026

The 2025–26 season is far from over, but the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves in the mushy middle. It’s an area of the standings that fans dread—you’re not contending, and you’re…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Must Alter Roster Usage to Avoid Long-Term Stagnation

Justin Giampietro | January 16, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the midst of a five-game losing streak, which has led to them falling out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Nonetheless, they’ve exceeded…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Criticism of Michkov Is Hypocritical, Self-Destructive & Wrong

Justin Giampietro | January 13, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers entered 2025–26 with minimal expectations, yet have been competitive all season long. Their 22–14–8 record has had them in a playoff spot for most of the campaign,…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

When Will the Flyers’ Cup Window Begin and End?

Justin Giampietro | December 31, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the midst of a surprise hunt for a playoff spot. With a 20–11–7 record, heading to the postseason for the first time since the COVID-19…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet’s “Petey” Quote Resurfaces After Matvei Michkov Frustration

Justin Giampietro | December 23, 2025

Head coach Rick Tocchet‘s tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers is only 34 games old, but frustration boiled over before the team’s Dec. 22 clash with the Vancouver Canucks. Asked about…

Categories Editor's Choice, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks

Flyers’ Michkov Has Heated In-Game Altercation With Coaches Tocchet & Svejkovsky

Justin Giampietro | December 20, 2025

In a Saturday, Dec. 20 clash with the New York Rangers, the season-long tension between Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers‘ coaching staff briefly boiled over. He had an animated…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers GM Daniel Brière Shares Baffling Quote on Matvei Michkov

Justin Giampietro | December 19, 2025

Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov, 21 years old, is one of the best young players in the NHL. His blend of hockey sense, puck control, and skill gives him superstar…

Categories Flyers Management, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Not Offering Matvei Michkov for Quinn Hughes Makes No Sense

Justin Giampietro | December 18, 2025

It wouldn’t be hyperbole to call the Vancouver Canucks‘ recent Quinn Hughes trade one of the biggest in NHL history. Not often do you see a Norris Trophy-winning defenseman be…

Categories Editor's Choice, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks

Flyers Score Four Unanswered to Beat Host Canadiens 4-1

Ryan Szporer | December 16, 2025

In a battle between Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov and Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov on Tuesday, the Flyers won out 4-1.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers

Cutter Gauthier Was Smart to Demand Trade from Flyers

Justin Giampietro | December 16, 2025

It’s been nearly two years since arguably the most shocking trade in Philadelphia Flyers history went down. Star forward prospect Cutter Gauthier was sent to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Head Coach Rick Tocchet Appears to Quietly Diss Matvei Michkov

Justin Giampietro | December 11, 2025

On May 14, 2025, the Philadelphia Flyers paid Rick Tocchet handsomely to be their new head coach. Making over $25 million, he was expected to help a rebuilding team take…

Categories News and Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Will Suffer Long-Term for Cheating the Rebuild

Justin Giampietro | December 11, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a brilliant start through 28 games. After missing the playoffs five seasons in a row, tying a franchise record, they are 16–9–3. Should that…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers
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