the reason behind Michkov's benching is likely due to deviation from the style of play expected from HC Sochi's head coach—nothing more serious or concerning—saying, "Sochi head coach Dmitri ...

Based on skill, we should see at least three or four Russian kids go in the first round - Michkov, Mikhail Gulyayev, Daniil But and Dmitri Simashev. But how many will go that high? Next item ...

Michkov tallied his second most on-ice-time of the season with 19 minutes flat and scored two goals in his big night against Washington. Despite his great night, the Flyers’ budding star was ...

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Washington Capitals, Flyers’ head coach John Tortorella addressed the Matvei Michkov benching against the Islanders on January 30th. “They ...

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) on the bench during during the third period against the New York Islanders. / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images It's been some tough sledding for the ...

PHILADELPHIA — While John Tortorella talked earlier Thursday about how rookie Matvei Michkov seemed to need a break from an exhausting first NHL season, Tortorella could have expanded that ...