Hockey insider Kevin Weekes dropped a bombshell Tuesday night, reporting that Philadelphia Flyers star forward Matvei Michkov was unhappy with the team’s direction and would prefer a fresh start elsewhere. That was news to Philly’s front office. The Fourth Period’s…
Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere dismissed trade speculation surrounding winger Matvei Michkov on Wednesday. Briere stated that the Flyers have not received any trade request from Michkov's camp and firmly reiterated that the front office has no plans to trade the young forward, noting that the possibility has never been discussed.
Michkov leads the Flyers with 10 goals and 14 points through 20 games in 2026-27 despite the team's slow 5-10-5 start. The 21-year-old is in the final year of his three-year entry-level contract, and contract extension talks have not yet begun, according to reporter David Pagnotta.
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